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Parent Volunteer Information:
Many of our activities would not be able to happen without the help of volunteers. Thank you for your support! Volunteers must complete a criminal record form prior to volunteering. Also, by submitting a CRC request you agree to abide by the code of conduct
Criminal Record Check
As per School District Policy 6031MR2 all volunteers will be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check before they are able to drive, volunteer in the classroom, or participate in field trips. If you are thinking about volunteering at the school, please take the time to complete the Criminal Record Check process early in the school year. Criminal Record Checks are valid for 5 years once complete and will remain on file at the school. We use the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) online service:
Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
Access Code: 4HN64GAEQ9
Driving for School
We rely on parent/caregiver volunteers to drive on many of our school field trips to keep our costs to a minimum.
Each year volunteer drivers need to submit:
- Driver’s Abstract from ICBC https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-driving-record.aspx
- Have a valid Criminal Record check on file with the school
- First 2 pages of insurance is required, showing minimum of $1 million liability - if you have private insurance send a copy of that as well.
- Copy of Driver’s License.
All information should be sent by email to puntledge@sd71.bc.ca. Scanning documents or taking a picture will work to send via email.
Booster seats are required for students who are under 9 years of age and over 40 pounds in weight and according to district policy must be used until the child reaches 9 years of age or a height of 4’9”.
Daily Schedule
- Overall schedule
- Warning bell for all students : 8:35 am
- Start of school day for all students : 8:40am
- End of school day for all students: 2:30 pm
GROUP 1 Schedule
Div. 6,7,8, 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, 17
Group 2 Schedule Div. 1,2,3,4,5,18,19,20,21,22,23
10:10 – 10:35 Recess Outside 12:00-12:30 – Lunch Recess Outside
2:30 Dismissal
10:35-11:00 Recess Outside 12:00-12:30 Lunch Recess Outside
2:30 Dismissal
General Information:
The Weekly – Mar. 9-13, 2026
Hello, Bonjour, Gila’kasla
Congratulations to our Grade 7 girls’ and boys’ basketball teams, who were both crowned champions at their respective Final Four tournaments. Their hard work and dedication paid off as they played inspired basketball and demonstrated impressive resilience and sportsmanship.
Our school has been focusing on the core value of Respect. Be sure to check out the Respect bulletin board next to the library, featuring our bear paw theme and examples of how students are showing respect throughout our school community.
Gr. 7 Fundraiser Deadline March 11: Please support our Grade 7 Strathcona Trip fundraiser by ordering local, hormone and antibiotic-free meat from Gunther Brothers. Each 10 lb box of frozen meat will have individual 1 lb packs in easy-to defrost packages. Types of meat available include ground beef, chicken breast, sausages, bacon, pork chops and burger patties. Meat will be delivered to the school for easy pickup on the afternoon of Thursday, March 19 (just before bbq season during spring break).
Ordering is easy through Munchalunch.com, please use the Ecole Puntledge Park button NOT the Feeding Futures button and click the yellow “Fundraiser Open” button at the top.
Thanks for supporting our students and a great family-run, local business!
Any questions? Please reach out to Flora Wood (grade 7 parent) at florameganwood@gmail.com
District Musical | March 10–14 | GP Vanier Secondary School
The ghost-with-the-most takes centre stage in Beetlejuice Junior, an irreverent musical comedy adapted for schools from the Broadway hit Beetlejuice, inspired by Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film.
Hosted this year by GP Vanier Secondary School, the district musical showcases the creativity, talent, and dedication of student performers from across Comox Valley Schools. With dynamic songs, bold characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, Beetlejuice Junior is a theatrical experience audiences of all ages will enjoy.
Performance dates: March 10–14
Tickets: https://events.sd71.bc.ca/musical/
Gr. 4-7 Thunderball Basketball League: please see the attached document.
Safe and Active Schools Open House:
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: École Puntledge Park Elementary School gymnasium
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
This year the City of Courtenay worked with École Puntledge Park Elementary School, Courtenay Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. In the following years, the city will engage with up to three schools per year to identify and address barriers to active school travel.
Attendees will be given an update on the overall project progress, provided a summary of the community input received to date, and have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the recommended actions developed from this community engagement.
More information is here: City of Courtenay hosting a second open house to discuss support of students walking and cycling | City of Courtenay
World Down Syndrome Day Dance: happening on March 21st, 2026, hosted by the Vancouver Island Down Syndrome Society.
Venue: Fallen Alders Hall – 3595 Royston Rd.
Event Times:
• Kids Dance: 3:00–5:00pm
• Teen & Adult Dance: 6:00–9:00pm
Get ready for an evening filled with music, food, and fun! We’ll have a DJ spinning great tunes, delicious eats for purchase from the Phat Parrot Food Truck, exciting prize draws, and a 50/50 draw.
Free in person event for caregivers: from the Integrated Child and Youth Team Comox Valley
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Location: Mark Isfeld Secondary School Multipurpose Room
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Our topic this month is Emotion Regulation. We will be watching a video together, where Nicole Allen, a Registered Clinical Counsellor will talk about emotion regulation and dysregulation, then having a discussion facilitated by myself and my colleague Cresslynn. We know how hard things like this can be to navigate for caregivers, and would love it if you could share this event with your colleagues, as well as any families that you know may benefit from it!
Please note that even if someone isn’t positive they can attend, registering ensures that they will receive copies of the resources presented to your email after the event, and you can register using this link. You can also find posters attached to this email to share.
This Week:
Mon. Mar. 9
- Grade 3 Art Club in room 4 at 12:00
- Gr 2/3 Minecraft club 2:30-3:30 (only those registered)
Tue. Mar. 10
- Math Club Gr 6-7 in Room 4, 2:45-3:45 pm
Wed. Mar. 11
- Gr 4/5 Reading Link Challenge school finals, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Thur. Mar. 12
- MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
- Math Club Gr 3-5 in Room 4, 2:45-3:45 pm
- Gr 3 Girls Stop Motion Animation Club – library 2:30-3:30 PM
Fri. Mar. 13
- Girls in STEAM Gr. 6/7s at Queneesh (full day)
- Reports sent home
- Fun Food Friday
Upcoming:
Mar. 16 Gr 3 Art Club in room 4 @ 12:00
Mar. 16 Gr 2/3 Minecraft club 2:30-3:30 (only those registered)
Mar. 17 Math Club Gr 6-7 in Room 4, 2:45-3:45 pm
Mar. 18 Spelling Bee School Final
Mar. 18 Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Mar. 19 Gr 4/5 Reading Link Challenge District Finals @ Aspen 12:30-2:30
Mar. 19 MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
Mar. 19 Math Club Gr 3-5 in Room 4, 2:45-3:45 pm
Mar. 19 Gr 3 Girls Stop Motion Animation Club – library 2:30-3:30 PM
Mar. 19 Gr. 7 Visit to Isfeld #1
Mar. 20 Last Day of Classes before Spring Break
Mar. 20 Recognition Assembly
Apr. 7 First Day back from Spring Break
Apr. 8 Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Apr. 9 MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
Apr. 10 Puntledge Spelling Bee Gr. (Gym)
Apr. 14 Isfeld Band Performance (Gym)
Apr. 15 Wacky Wheelie Wednesday resumes (WWW)
Apr. 15 Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Apr. 16 Spelling Bee Finals @ Brooklyn Elementary
Apr. 16 Gr 7 Transition – Isfeld Counsellor Visit
Apr. 16 MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
Apr. 17 Fun Food Friday
Apr. 22 Earth Day
Apr. 22 WWW
Apr. 22 Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Apr. 22 Welcome to K Event
Apr. 23 MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
Apr. 29 WWW
Apr. 29 Chess Club @ 2:30 library (only those registered)
Apr. 30 MUN Club 2:30-4:00 pm
May 6 Classroom Photos
May 6 Div 15 to Horne Lake Caves
May 6 WWW
May 7 Track Meet
May 12 Concert in the Courtyard (time TBD)
May 14 Gr. 4 Big House Experience
May 15 No School – Non-Instructional Day
May 18 No School Victoria Day
May 21 K Teddy Bear Picnic
May 26 Gr. 6 Camp Bob
May 27 Late French Immersion Transition Event
Jun 4 Gr. 7 Visit to Isfeld #2
Jun 5 Div 15 to Deep Bay
Jun 8 K Scavenger Hunt
Jun 9-12 Gr. 7 Strathcona Trip
Jun 12 Div 15 to Museum & Trent River
Jun 16 Div 15 to Cumberland Lake Water Keepers
Jun 18 Moving Up Ceremonies: Gr. 5 @ 4:00 PM and Gr. 7 @ 5:30 PM
Jun 19 Indigenous Peoples’ Day School Activities (actual day is June 21)
Jun 22 Talent Show
Jun 23 Fun Day
June 25 Last Day For Students (12:00 dismissal)
June 25 Reports Home
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