“Children are strong, capable in their uniqueness, and full of potential.” -BC Early Learning Framework

School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) will be enrolling Kindergarten students (Neighbourhood, French Immersion, Montessori, Indigenous, Fine Arts and eClasses) in District schools for attendance in September 2025. To be eligible for enrolment in September 2025, a student must turn five (5) years of age by December 31, 2025. Each child’s birth certificate and proof of address must be uploaded for registration. BC Services Cards will not be accepted as proof of birth however your child’s BC Personal Health Number (PHN) is required on the registration form. A Passport or Landed Immigrant authorization are suitable forms of documentation in lieu of birth certificates.

Kindergarten Choices Information

For more information about Kindergarten Programs listed below, please check the program information section on this page.

• Neighbourhood (the Kindergarten program in your catchment school);
• Early French Immersion (located at Ecole Puntledge Park and Ecole Robb Road);
• Indigenous (Located at Ecole Puntledge Park);
• Montessori (located at Queneesh and Courtenay Elementary);
• Navigate (NIDES) Compass Program;
• Navigate (NIDES) Fine Arts eCademy (FAe).

Kindergarten Registration

Details about various SD 71 Kindergarten registration date are here: 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Information (PDF)

For questions about Kindergarten in School District 71, please see the district website — contact the individual school — or email kindergartenreg@sd71.bc.ca.

Kindergartens in SD71 welcome all children into engaging learning environments. Our classrooms encourage play-based, hands-on learning with opportunities for discovery, imagination and conversation. As part of a learning community, children ask questions, investigate their ideas, build new friendships and express their thinking in a variety of ways.

A typical day in kindergarten will include times for stories, songs, and discussion, play-based choice time, snack and lunch time. Students will participate weekly in music class as well as have opportunities to develop gross motor skills in the gym and visit the library.

Often there is outdoor play and exploration, or walks as a class, or even spending time in a nearby forest. Noticing our neighbourhoods and outdoor environments helps children become aware of their community and develop curiosity and care for the natural world. A full day play-based program has long term benefits for children’s academic and social skills.

Our kindergartens all follow the BC curriculum and use the Early Learning Framework to help teachers provide nurturing, challenging and safe places for children to learn, play, and grow. Goals of the program are to support children in their intellectual development, emotional and social development, artistic and aesthetic development, physical development and well-being, and social responsibility.

Every child arrives in kindergarten with different interests and abilities. The transition to kindergarten from home is a major step in your child’s life. We recognize that parents and guardians are the first teachers of children, and family engagement helps children succeed in school and life. Working together we can make kindergarten a positive and happy experience for your child.

We look forward to welcoming our new learners to our schools in September!