- Safer schools coming to better protect Vancouver students February 11, 2019Hundreds of families, students and staff in Vancouver can look forward to safer schools as funding for seismic upgrades has been approved for Lord Byng Secondary, Lord Selkirk Elementary and Dr. George M. Weir Elementary schools.
- Bringing the Great Bear Rainforest to the classroom February 11, 2019A new educational resource will help B.C. students discover the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the most unique and treasured areas in British Columbia.
- Seismic upgrades coming to better protect Braefoot students February 8, 2019A safer school is on the way for Braefoot Elementary school students, with seismic upgrades approved to begin this summer.
- Grandview Heights students one step closer to new elementary school February 7, 2019Hundreds of Grandview Heights students will soon be learning in new 21st-century classrooms as construction has officially begun on the new Edgewood Drive-area elementary school.
In preparation for the 2019-2020 school year, the Board of Education is seeking the cooperation of parents/guardians in registering their child on the following dates. Pre-registration is requested in order to provide the School District Administration the time to plan staffing to meet school needs.
Schools are open to take registration for Kindergarten from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. between January 14, 2019 and March 15, 2019.
The School District will make every effort to place students who have registered by March 15, 2019 in their catchment area school. Students registering after March 15, 2019 may not be granted place in their catchment area school.
To be eligible for entry to school in September 2019 students must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2019. A birth certificate, proof of immunization, a BC Care Card and… Continue reading
2019-2020 CMSD82 New Student Registration & Cross-Boundary Application Notice (click on link to open)
School District 82 Policy 1030 outlines student attendance/catchment area procedures in accordance with Ministry of Education policies on Schools of Choice. It is important that parents take note of specific deadlines defined within this policy and ensure the procedures listed below are followed:
- Students must be registered at their catchment area school.
- Cross Boundary/Out-of-Catchment Applications: After registering at your catchment area school, applications must be received at your school of choice by February 14, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year.
- Confirmation of Cross Boundary Applications: By the first Friday following school opening, or as soon as possible following this date, pending staffing allocations and school configurations. Unsuccessful applicants may be held on a waiting list for the subsequent school year. Parents/guardians applying for… Continue reading
Dear CMSD82 Staff, Parents/Guardians and Partner Groups,
May the Holiday Season ahead be peaceful and enjoyable. Before you go your various ways for the holidays, I want to sincerely thank each of you for the contribution you make to the success of Coast Mountains School District and to the success of our learners. Together we are making a difference in the learning experiences and opportunities for each of our students.
Thank you again for all you do for the young people and their families that we serve, and enjoy this special time of the year.
Sincerely,
Katherine McIntosh
Superintendent of Schools
Dear CMSD82 Staff, Parents/Guardians and Partner Groups,
We have been honoured and privileged to represent Coast Mountains School District 82 over the past year. We believe, as a Board of Education, that the successful educational, emotional, social and physical growth of students is achieved through the collaboration and involvement of the parents, staff, trustees and the community at large. With this premise in mind, we are certain that schools within Coast Mountains School District 82 will continue to provide our students with a safe, caring and productive learning environment. We look forward to continue working with all educational partners, committees and partner groups to promote and enhance student learning across all the communities in our wonderfully diverse district.
As the Holiday Season approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to bring greetings from your Trustees. Many of us have enjoyed Christmas Concerts and all the goodwill they bring.… Continue reading
Telling our stories, one video at time is one of the best ways to share Coast Mountains School District’s stories and approach to learning.
We invite you to join us through video, so you can see and hear stories of learning, teaching and innovation directly from our students and educators.
This video entitled “Kitwanga Poem” was filmed at our Kitwanga Elementary School and presented as the opening message for teaching staff district wide at the Curriculum Implementation Day held on September 5, 2017. This is a beautiful poem written by a Grade 7 student at Kitwanga Elementary School sharing the experience of a Residential School student.
In the following video, we highlight the journeys of becoming an educator through the lens of different cultural backgrounds. The video entitled “I am an Educator – Julia’s Poems” was viewed by our… Continue reading
