COMOX VALLEY SCHOOLS
The Board of Education acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories of the K'ómoks First Nation. We would like to thank them for the privilege of living on their land and the gift of working with their children.
The Board of Education acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories of the K'ómoks First Nation. We would like to thank them for the privilege of living on their land and the gift of working with their children.
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Remembrance Day in SD 71
NewsSchools throughout SD 71 are holding Remembrance Day Ceremonies today. GP Vanier Secondary was very fortunate to hear some touching and personal reflections by retired Master Corporal Marcel Kozyn who joined the Canadian Army in 1987. He was deployed to Cyprus, Cambodia, Bosnia and then Afghanistan. We thank our many families with active and retired […]
Band and Choir Festival Returns to the Comox Valley
NewsAfter a two year hiatus, the Comox Valley Schools Band and Choir Festival is returning from November 14-16. There are three days of shows with one day featuring the choral portion of the festival and the other two days of music showcasing concert bands. Members of the community, parents and families are encouraged to come […]
Reward for information about vandalism in SD 71
NewsComox Valley Schools is offering a reward of $2000 for information regarding multiple incidents of vandalism at schools so far this school year. If a report leads to charges or restitution for damages, the district will provide up to a $2000 reward. In mid-October, there were multiple break-ins at Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary that resulted […]
Student and Family Affordability Fund in SD 71
NewsComox Valley Schools is using a three-tiered approach to ensure the provincial Student and Family Affordability Fund allocation for the district supports students and families who need it most. The tiered approach was developed with the assistance of partner groups and utilizes a blend of school based, district based, and community partnership-based initiatives. In August […]
Busy Bees at Aspen Park are learning to code while having fun!
NewsThe Gr. 1 ‘Busy Bees’ in Mrs. Shelly’s class had a chance to learn and code Ozobots, which they turned into little bees. After discussing all the technologies we have around us, they extended their capabilities by learning all about colour coding. They created a story map of a garden on their page and created […]
NIDES to re-open for Thursday October 27
NewsRepairs to the NIDES water system are complete and the school will re-open tomorrow for in-person learning (Thursday, October 27).
New home for Grad Class Attire Program at Comox Valley Dodge
NewsGrad Class Attire Program finds new home at Comox Valley Dodge COMOX, VALLEY B.C. – Comox Valley Schools Grad Class Attire Program is moving to a new home located upstairs at the Comox Valley Dodge dealership. The dealership is kindly donating space on the upper floor of the new building at 278 Island Highway North […]
2022 Trustee Election Results
NewsSeven school trustees are elected by the public to represent the Comox Valley School District on the Board of Education every four years. Two trustees were acclaimed, three are newly elected and two were re-elected. Trustees will be sworn in at the Board office in a ceremony on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. The November […]
Parents as Education and Career Coaches for all grade 10-12 parents/guardians on Wednesday, October 12 from 6:30-8pm
NewsPECC 2022 Poster – Comox SD71 Parents as Education and Career Coaches (PECC) on Weds Oct 12th, 6:30pm-8pm. Learn how you can help support your student in planning for their future. All parents and supporters of high school students are welcome, but the presentation is especially helpful for those with students in Grades 10-12. The session is engaging […]
School emergency info session
NewsIf you missed the school emergency info session on October 5, a link to video of the presentation can be seen here If an emergency occurs, please check SD 71’s social media pages, website and local media outlets for information and updates. Emergency notifications (e.g., emergency situations and snow closures,) are also broadcast to parents/guardians […]