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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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
NewsStudents at Lake Trail Community School use their new applied design, skills and technologies experience to construct 50 bird feeders that were distributed to various senior residences, care homes and assisted living facilities. NR_ADST.BirdFeeders.2021
School Year Survey Results
NewsResults from the School Year Survey launched in February asking parents/guardians, students and staff about the education experience since September 2020 reveal overwhelming support toward the school district for its health and safety practices and procedures. Full report of survey questions online. SchoolYearExperience_SurveyReport.
Valley shines in regional Skills Canada competition
NewsThe North Island Regional competition for Skills Canada B.C.’s was held remotely with many Valley students participating March 8 to 12. The event drew more than 450 competitors in Grades 6 to 12 from more than a dozen schools competing in 12 different events. NR_SkillsCanada.BCNIRegionals.2021
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
NewsA team of students and staff at G.P. Vanier Secondary School have picked up the torch to continue an important donation project to outfit graduates in style. NR_CinderellaProject2021
COVID Town Hall Presentation Online
NewsComox Valley Schools hosted a virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, March 4 with Dr. Sandra Allison and Dr. Charmaine Enns, Island Health Authority Medical Officers. The meeting was designed to give the community and the media an update on COVID-19 situation in our community and its impact on education. The full presentation is available on […]
Seeking feedback for 2021 – 2024 calendars
NewsDraft school year calendars 2021-2024 are available for review and to seek feedback for the next 30 days before final Board approval. Calendar Review
Lake Trail invites community to commemorate its history
NewsLake 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
New provincial program to help students get moving
NewsThe 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!