Salmon Week at Arden Elementary School was a vibrant and educational experience, highlighting the importance of salmon in Indigenous cultures and ecosystems. Organized by Sandi Phye, Indigenous Support Worker, and Shawna Lyle, the Indigenous Liaison Teacher for Arden, the week was packed with hands-on learning activities. The week began with Cory Frank from the K’omoks […]
Hornby Island Community School recently celebrated the unveiling of a new accessible swing set in front of a big crowd of happy students and parents. In a display of community spirit and collaboration, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the island’s first accessible playground equipment, now available for use by all children in […]
Congratulations to Highland Secondary School Teacher Lisa Williams on receiving the BC Drama Teacher of the Year award from the Association of BC Drama Educators! Lisa is a leader in the field of theater education in Canada. She fosters mentorship opportunities, hosts successful regional festivals with top-notch adjudicators and workshops, and elevates production standards with […]
Comox Valley Schools Grad Class Attire Program is now open for fitting bookings as well as accepting donations for this school year. Grade 12 students from all Comox Valley Schools can schedule an appointment for choosing and fitting an outfit. The program offers a wide variety of suits, dresses, shoes and other grad attire accessories […]
We welcome back Acting Secretary Treasurer, Russell Horswill. Russell brings a strong financial and business portfolio to our district, along with a deep understanding of SD 71 from his previous tenure with us. His genuine care of the importance of people-centered work – with a focus on students – is highly valued.
Please see this statement in strong support for 2SLGBTQAI+ Inclusion in SD 71
Comox Valley Schools is committed to upholding and actively promoting the principles established by the BC Human Rights Code within our school community.We are committed to the safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ students and staff — and all students and staff in our school community. All individuals in our schools treat each other with dignity and respect […]
With school opening next week, please see this welcome message from Superintendent Jeremy Morrow via this video link, as well as this letter with some information about the upcoming school year.
Comox Valley Schools would like to wholeheartedly thank and acknowledge the Glacier Newcomers’ Alumnae Association for their inspiring fundraising efforts and generous donations of dry foods for School District 71 students over the past two school years. Since fall 2021, the Glacier Newcomers’ Alumnae Association (GNNA) has donated over $16,400 dollars and many wagon loads […]
Comox Valley Schools proudly announces the winners of the district-wide Minecraft Challenge, an educational initiative designed to engage students in with the world of Minecraft while enhancing their problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills. There are three categories of winners being celebrated for their exceptional creativity and innovation. Each winning team was awarded Minecraft-themed apparel and […]