Comox Valley Schools Board Office has moved to 2488 Idiens Way, Courtenay. The Board Office is closed to the public until August 19. If you have inquiries about school registrations or any other issues, please email: communications@sd71.bc.ca. You can begin the registration process via the MyEducation BC website: https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do 607 Cumberland Road, Courtenay will soon […]
Dear Parents and Guardians, As Comox Valley Schools continues to embrace the use of technology to support learning, we recognize the importance of maintaining a focused and safe learning environment for our students. This consideration has been recently reinforced by provincial guidelines and legislation. With this in mind, we would […]
Grade 6/7 girls from around the district gathered at host school Queneesh Elementary to celebrate and experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this tech-filled day of playful exploration and creativity run by Teacher Librarians in the district. Students worked at 3D printing, designing apps, block coding, robotics, sewing, construction and graphic design and […]
Comox Valley Schools proudly celebrates the collaboration between Arden Elementary School and Lake Trail Community School in their innovative Salad Bar program. Arden Elementary, a recipient of the Farm2School Grant for 2022-2024, has leveraged the established systems and relationships at Lake Trail Community School to bring fresh, nutritious meals to their students. Special thanks to […]
Recently, the Warrior Society gathered at Camp Gilwell for a day of celebration and recognition. The Warriors are students in grades 4-9 who are Indigenous and attend Comox Valley Schools. The event marked the culmination of their learning journey, where they explored traditional knowledge and practices centered around the four elements: smudging, fire-making, respecting and […]
Sandwick Technical School hosted the inspiring “Women Explore the Trades” event, dedicated to introducing female students and students who identify as female to various trades. This hands-on learning experience provided an invaluable opportunity for participants to work alongside professional women in a range of trades, gaining practical skills and exploring potential career paths. Participants engaged […]
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Coull, the dedicated Librarian at NIDES and Brooklyn Elementary School from School District 71, has been awarded the prestigious BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year – Diana Poole Memorial Award. This accolade is the highest honour bestowed by the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA), celebrating those who make extraordinary […]
Comox Valley Schools is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of Vanier Theatre at the Provincial Drama Festival held at Douglas College in New Westminster from May 2-5, 2024. Our talented students performed the play “Trap” with extraordinary skill and represented our school with pride and excellence. The students’ hard work and dedication paid off, […]
Women Explore the Trades Date: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Sandwick Technical School Who: This event is open to any female students and students who identify as female. What: Women Explore the Trades is a hands-on learning event where participants will work alongside professional females in various trades. The event aims to introduce participants […]
Comox Valley Schools is excited to announce the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Airport Elementary School, a milestone marking seven decades for this community of learners and families. The celebration is scheduled for May 23, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Airport Elementary warmly invites all former students and staff to join in celebrating this […]