Temporary Classroom and Gym Arrangements for Carihi Secondary

Construction delays on four new portable classrooms for Carihi Secondary mean that some classes will continue in temporary spaces this fall. The portables, being built and delivered by Chaparral Industries, were expected in time for school start-up but are now expected to be ready late this fall although the Campbell River School District is hopeful they may be completed sooner.

To reduce disruption, the school will be using space within the building to house most displaced classes. Only two classes will need to relocate to Robron Centre for the first couple of weeks in September. Band and guitar classes will continue at École Phoenix Middle School, while drama and dance classes will remain in Carihi’s multi-purpose room.

Gym programs will also continue at Robron Centre, with students being bussed to Robron and École Phoenix as needed. At this time, the district is still waiting on a finalized plan for gym repairs, and we are unable to provide a timeline yet for when the gym and theatre stage will reopen.

To address ongoing enrollment growth, two additional portables have been relocated from other district schools and will be ready for September. The district has also purchased a camp kitchen, which will allow the culinary arts program to return to Carihi after being temporarily hosted at North Island College last year.

When the four new portables arrive, they will be placed in the upper parking area between F-wing and C-wing, while the kitchen portable will be located beside Cari’s Infant and Toddler Centre. This will reduce some parking in the lower lot. With these changes and other ongoing construction at the school, traffic flow patterns may be disrupted at different times throughout the year. Parents and student drivers are encouraged to allow extra time, use street parking where possible, and take additional care during drop-off and pick-up.

The district appreciates the continued patience and flexibility of students, families, and staff as work progresses to restore Carihi Secondary following the fire on November 21, 2024