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Still time to register for Kindergarten for 2021 / 2022 school year
NewsThere is still time to register for the upcoming school year. We encourage families who have not yet enrolled their child for kindergarten to register before September 2021. NR_KindergartenRegistration,April2021
Graduation Garment donation project gets a new name
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Three new directors announced for District
NewsSchool District 71 is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivian Collyer and Jay Dixon have been appointed as Directors of Instruction and Sean Lamoureux has been appointed as Director of Instruction – Inclusive Education, effective August 1, 2021. NR_NewDirectorsofInstruction.Apr2021
Spring Mental Wellness Challenge 2021
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All schools to implement new mask protocols
NewsThe Provincial Health Officer announced new provincial health orders regarding wearing masks in school settings. As a result the Ministry of Education has updated their Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools. Effective Tuesday April 6th, the changes will be in effect in all our schools. NR_NewMaskProtocol.Apr1,2021
Lake Trail community outreach project is for the birds and care homes
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School Year Survey Results
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Valley shines in regional Skills Canada competition
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Valley students achieve excellence in robotics
NewsComox Valley Schools hosted the Vancouver Island Vex Robotics Regional Championship via Zoom March 6th with several District students advancing to the Vex “Virtual” World Championships. NR_VEXVirtualVITournament.2021
Vanier resurrects graduation garment donation project
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