Lake Trail Community School and Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) invite former students, educators, staff, and community members to commemorate the school’s 65-year history. NR_Lake Trail School Commemorates

The Province , in partnership with BC Healthy Communities Society, has selected 11 schools to participate in a pilot project designed to increase the number of students using active transportation between home and school. Among the schools is Cumberland Community School thanks to the efforts of its Parent Advisory Council. Read more here!  

Comox Valley Schools will support the annual anti-bullying initiatives across Canada by wearing pink on February 24. By participating in the CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day, the school district aims to raise awareness of the issues associated with bullying. NR_PinkShirt.Feb24,2021

The District is seeking information from all school communities about how the education experience has been since September 2020.  NR_EducationSurvey.Feb2021

Minster of Education Jennifer Whiteside released an update to announce that the new community school is scheduled to be ready for September 2022, and will provide students and staff with a facility that better aligns with 21st-century learning. Once complete, the school will safely serve families and support the community for decades to come. Read […]

The Parent as Education and Career Coaches is an interactive online session to support parents /guardians guide their student in making informed decisions about education and a career choices after high school.   PECC Courtenay 2021    

Steps that families of special needs students can take to get ready for Kindergarten Kindergarten Families with Special Needs Children        

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 2021. Regular, Kindergarten & Other Programs for Feb 2021        

District mental health kits created by Learning Resource Centre will support and enhance schools and teachers in educating students about the diverse range of topics related to mental wellness. Mental Health Kits

Comox Valley District Parents Advisory Council Comox Valley District Parents Advisory Council (DPAC) is a collective voice of School District #71 parents and guardians. Any parent or guardian with a child registered in SD71 is a member at large of the DPAC and is welcome to attend and participate in DPAC meetings.