Tag: School District 71

Over 100 new childcare spaces now available at G.P. Vanier Secondary School

School District 71 Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley families will now have access to more licensed child-care spaces at a local high school. 

Comox Valley Schools looking to update its Long-Range Facilities Plan, seeking public feedback

Comox Valley School District Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley Schools is seeking public feedback as it works to update its long-range facilities plan. 

Comox Valley Schools seeking feedback on proposed schedules through 2029

School District 71 Wylie Henderson -
Comox Valley Schools is putting together schedules for the next three academic years and is asking parents to provide feedback through an online survey.

Open house to support students walking and cycling to school in Courtenay

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
The City of Courtenay and School District 71 are looking to keep elementary school students who walk or bike to school safer. 

No seat belts coming to Comox Valley school busses

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – Seat belts won’t be on school busses in the Comox Valley any time soon. That’s in light...

Vanier students to start school one day late

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – Students at G.P. Vanier Secondary in Courtenay will start the upcoming school year one day later...

Petition started to change head lice policies in Comox Valley schools

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – A local parent has launched a petition calling on changes to School District 71’s policies...

Parents invited to secondary education program review

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - School District 71 is hosting a review session this evening for parents of students in...

SD71 presents Inquiry Fair on Wednesday

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. - School District 71 is hosting its third annual Inquiry Fair on Wednesday. Over 400 students from 10...

SD71 considering replacements and additions to local schools

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – School District 71 has a plan for the future. On Tuesday night, the school board presented its...

School District seeking families to host international students

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, B.C.- School District 71 is looking for families to host international students throughout the 2018-2019 school year. More...

School District 71 to release its Long Range Facilities Plan

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, BC- In response to an increasing population numbers in the Comox Valley, School District 71 (SD71) has...

Public school district seeking feedback on Spring Break length

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX, B.C.- Parents are being asked how long Spring Break should be. A survey has been posted to School District...

VIDEO: Student Musicians Set for Annual Band and Choir Festival

News Justin Goulet -
Student musicians from across the Island will showcase their skills this month as part of the Band and Choir...

School Board looking to improve public communication

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley School Board is working on improving how it engages with the broader community. The district...

SD71 looking at best ways to use government funding

News Justin Goulet -
The Comox Valley School District is working to fill additional teaching positions, following additional funding from the province. The BC...

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