The Ministry of Education has announced that Georgia Park Elementary School will be one of several schools around the province to receive a new, safe accessible playground through the Playground Equipment Program (PEP).
This year, the funding for each project has also been increased by $40,000 to better support accessible components...

​The BC government has announced that September 30 will be a new annual statutory holiday for all provincial public sector employees, including public school districts, to honour truth and reconciliation. The Campbell River School District and all its schools will be closed on September 30 to observe this day in reflection. The 2021-2022 school calendar has...

​ This bulletin provides the April update about COVID-19 and K-12 schools from the BC Centre for Disease Control.  School_sector_update_English_04142021.pdf (bccdc.ca)

​ With recent events in our community, two SD72 employees, Karen Lutz and Kelsey Creviston, were compelled to come together as parents and colleagues to try to find a way to bring some brightness out of a dark and challenging time. The idea of creating a way to spread simple acts...

​The district parent advisory council (DPAC) is hoping to be able to offer more resources and workshops for parents and they want to hear from you. DPAC is conducting a survey to help identify the biggest challenges that students and parents are currently dealing with so that they can focus on providing...

Parents, students and school staff in grades 4, 7, 10 and 12 are asked to tell the BC Ministry of Education about their education exprience by completing this year's student learning survey before April 30.
The online survey is anonymous and confidential and the survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
To complete the survey, click...

Move over chocolate-covered almonds or wrapping paper sales, several School District 72 schools have opted for a fundraiser that not only helps their school, but also benefits the community and those in need this fall and winter. 

From teaching children about the importance of local agriculture, encouraging healthy eating, sparking...

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November 5 th , 2020     WILDLIFE ALERT     Dear Parents/Caregivers,     Yesterday at 5:10   pm, a cougar was spotted in the bush between Georgia Park and Denman Street.     Conservation officers were called.  The  c onservation officer has posted a warning sign at...

When the 2020-2021 school calendar was originally developed two professional development days were planned for September 2 and September 3.  Unfortunately, these professional development days had to be moved to later in the year because of the need for additional restart planning in September due to COVID-19. The school district is...

Student Orientation Days September 10 & 11
Regular Classes Start September 14

The Campbell River School District's plans for September have been approved by the Ministry of Education.
   









The Board of Education held a special...

​The Ministry of Education has developed a new survey for parents and guardians to learn more about their experiences during the interruption of classroom learning due to COVID-19. The survey is open until the end of July.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_Survey_EDU

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March 11, 2020 Dear parents/guardians, We are writing to give you updated information on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). With spring break right around the corner and many families possibly choosing to travel internationally, we know that there may be increased risk of the virus spreading.
We are closely monitoring the situation and...

March 4, 2020 Dear parents/guardians, All school districts in the province have received guidance from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the BC Centre for Disease Control regarding recommended measures for preventing and controlling respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, in schools and childcare settings. We are writing to provide you...

The Campbell River Board of Education is currently seeking feedback on the proposed school calendars for the next three school years: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
The proposed calendars all have school opening on the first Tuesday after Labour Day, six non-instructional days and two-week spring breaks. Both the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022...

Parents, students and school staff in grades 4, 7, 10 and 12 are asked to tell the BC Ministry of Education about their education exprience by completing this year's student learning survey before April 3.
The online survey is anonymous and confidential and the survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
To complete the survey, click...

Regular updates from the Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Education and School District 72 regarding direction and how COVID-19 impacts education.
The health and safety of our students and staff are always our top priority in School District 72. We continue to work closely with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry...

​February 5, 2020
Dear parents/guardians, This letter is to inform you of some important service impacts within our Parent Connect system. Unfortunately, while the district continues its transition to our new student information system, MyEdBC, we have encountered some difficulties in connecting the data updated at your child's school back into...

School District 72 and The Missoula Children's Theatre are proud to present an original Missoula Children's Theatre rendition of The Tortoise Versus the Hare. This presentation by Missoula Children's Theatre and School District 72 is open to cast students in Kindergarten to grade 12 enrolled in an SD72 program. There is...

​As a school district, the safety of our students and staff is always a top priority. That's why we have extensive emergency plans to prepare for and respond to any emergency we may face. We also understand that during a school emergency you'll be worried, so we want to assure you...

January 10, 2020 Dear parents/guardians, At the start of this new calendar year, our schools have switched to the new student information system called MyEdBC. As we shared in October, this software tool is already being used in 56 of the 60 school districts in the province. Our school district, along...

​SD72 has partnered with the Human Early Learning Partnership at the University of British Columbia to measure the social and emotional development, health, and well-being for children ages 9 to 12 through the Middle Year Development Instrument (MDI). 
The MDI is a survey that asks grade 4 and grade 7 students about their thoughts, feelings...

October 4, 2019
Dear parents/guardians,
This year, the school district will be switching our student information system to a provincial platform used by other school districts, called MyEdBC. While this change will mostly impact district staff, MyEdBC includes a report card component which will be used for all grade...

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​Would you like to learn how to make things from wood or how electricity works? Interested in construction or cooking or learning practical math and science skills? Join SD72 this summer in our summer youth trades camps available to students currently finishing grades 4 to 9 (going into grades 5 to...

All district elementary schools will be hosting Ready, Set, Learn and Welcome to Kindergarten open house events from the end of April until the end of May to help preschoolers, and their parents, transition into school. Ready, Set, Learn events are open to children from 3 to 5 years of age....

​At its March 19 public board meeting, the Campbell River Board of Education passed a motion to approve the 2019/2020 school year calendar. This decision comes after some minor changes to non-instructional and student-led conference/parent-teacher interview days, based on feedback from staff, students and the community and following discussion with the...

February 28, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I want to ensure that you are aware of an Internet-safety issue, called the “MOMO Challenge,” that has recently surfaced on multiple social media platforms. Often the challenge is attached to a picture of a girl with bulging eyes, a widespread mouth and long...

School District 72's international program is looking for homestay families to host international students while they attend one of our local high schools. Each year more than 50 students from all over the world attend high school here in Campbell River. Want to create international connections and be part of our international...

Whenever we have snow, the school district receives some interesting comments and opinions about how the superintendent makes the decision to call a snow day and definitely, about whether or not they made the right decision! 
As a new superintendent, I found myself responsible for making these calls for the...

At the February 5 public board meeting, the Board of Education passed a motion to make the draft calendar for the 2019/2020 school years available for public feedback. 
In presenting the draft calendar to the board, Superintendent Morrow stated that school calendars should ultimately reflect and support the vision and goals of the...

​Parents and students (entering grade 6 in September) who are interested in Late French Immersion for the 2019/2020 school year are invited to attend an information meeting on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ecole Phoenix Middle School library. All students currently enrolled in grade 5, entering grade 6 in September 2019 are...

Our school district endeavors to create safe, caring and supportive learning environments in order for all students to experience success. Parents and legal guardians can request a school for their child outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. I n order to request a school other than their neighbourhood catchment school for...

School District 72 and The Missoula Children's Theatre are proud to present an original Missoula Children's Theatre rendition of Robin Hood. This presentation by Missoula Children's Theatre and School District 72 is open to cast students in Kindergarten to grade 12 enrolled in an SD72 program. There is no guarantee that...

​Our friends over at Campbell River Literacy Association have a whole bunch of fun, family events planned for Family Literacy Week (January 20-27). Mark your calendars and be sure to check out one or more! 2019 Family Literacy Week Schedule of Events.pdf

​​Interested in the new Liq'wala/Kwak'wala Kindergarten Immersion program? There will be a parent info session on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Ripple Rock Elementary (2001 Cheviot Rd.) The program is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. At the session you will learn about: How the program came to be; What...

Kindergarten registration for September 2019 will take place January 28 to February 1. Registrations will still be accepted after this period, however parents are asked to register before Friday February 8 if possible. Children must be five years old before December 31, 2019 to be eligible. Please bring your child's birth certificate, Care...

​Co-facilitators of "Parenting through Anxiety", Sarah and Michelle will be speaking in Courtenay at Lake Trail Middle School.  Lake Trail Middle School will be the location for future "In the Know" sessions in Courtenay.  Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, Daina Handfield will be speaking in Campbell River at the Foundry. 
You...

FREE Triple P Group Positive Parenting Class

School District 72's international program is looking for homestay families to host international students while they attend one of our local high schools. Each year more than 50 students from all over the world attend high school here in Campbell River. Want to create international connections and be part of our international...

September 24, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The following provides information on the Foundation Skills Assessment which is to be administered in the upcoming weeks.
What is the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)? The Foundation Skills Assessment is an annual, province-wide assessment given to all students in Grades 4 and 7.  As...

To support kindergarten students as they transition from preschool or daycare, all StrongStart Centres will be closed from September 17 to September 28  to allow our StrongStart facilitators to help in the kindergarten classrooms. The support of the StrongStart facilitators is to help kindergarten students to feel more comfortable and to work on building their...

​Our StrongStart Centres are eager to re-open and welcome their community's preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. Click here for information on the StrongStart Centres' respective registration and first session dates and times.
If you are not yet familiar with StrongStart,  StrongStart is a free, drop-in program open to all children and their parents...

​The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4 for most students (there are some exceptions depending on the student's grade level). School offices will re-open to process new student registrations and answer inquiries starting August 27.
For first day times and everything you need to start the year, click here....

School District 72 schools re-open the week of August 27 to process to new registrations. Visit your neighbourhood catchment school during the week of August 27 to register. Remember to bring your child's birth certificate, Care Card, and proof of parent's BC residency (i.e. mortgage document, rental agreement, tax notice, legally binding purchase/sale agreement, hydro...

May 16, 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians,
On Monday and Tuesday this week, anti-SOGI activists were distributing materials at two of our district elementary schools during afternoon dismissal. These materials were primarily distributed to parents, but we have also received information that in some instances these individuals directly approached...

May 3, 2018  Dear Parents and Guardians,  Given recent media coverage and an event held at the Community Centre by individuals not affiliated with our school district, I understand that there might be some questions regarding SOGI 123 and how sexual orientation and gender identity are possibly being discussed in the...

Based on feedback from members of the public and district staff on the proposed calendars for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 school years, the Board of Education has directed the superintendent to develop another calendar option that does not include early dismissal days. The proposed calendars that were circulated had included five...

Find out about our exciting Summer School courses! Meet the teachers! Be the first to register! Any SD72 student in kindergarten to grade 12 is eligible to take a Summer School course for FREE and may be signed up on the spot. These programs will run for either 2 or 4...

All district elementary schools will be hosting Ready, Set, Learn and Welcome to Kindergarten open house events from April to June to help preschoolers, and their parents, transition into school. Ready, Set, Learn events are open to children from 3 to 5 years of age. Welcome to Kindergarten events are intended...

In March, schools will be holding either student-led conferences or parent-teacher interviews. March 15 has been set aside on our district calendar for these conferences. The goal of these conferences and interviews is to provide you with a deeper understanding of: What and how your child is learning; The criteria for success;...

At the February 27 public board meeting, the Board of Education passed a motion to make the draft calendars for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 school years available for public feedback. The calendars were developed by Superintendent Longridge in consultation with the district's calendar committee. The proposed calendars have school opening on...

School District 72's international program in partnership with Adept Arrangements is looking for host families to host international students attending one of our local high schools. Each year more than 50 students from all over the world attend high school here in Campbell River. Want to create international connections and be...

​The Board of Education is inviting public input into the development of its 2018/2019 annual operating budget at the May 8 public board meeting. Should you wish to make a presentation to the board, contact Lee-Ann Kruse in the secretary-treasurer's office at (250) 830.2302 before noon on May 1. Written submissions should be...

​The WorkBC Find Your Fit Tour is an interactive student-based event taking place at Robron Centre on February 1 and 2. The event will be open to all students in grade 5 through grade 12 and their parents/family members on February 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students will also...

Our school district endeavors to create safe, caring and supportive learning environments in order for all students to experience success. Parents and legal guardians can request a school for their child outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. I n order to request a school other than their neighbourhood catchment school for...

​School District 72 and DPAC invite parents and guardians to join us for a session with Shelley Moore to learn about the transformation in education with a focus on inclusion and BC's Redesigned Curriculum. Thursday, January 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Timberline Secondary Theatre. Shelley Moore is...

​Parents and students (entering grade 6 in September) who are interested in Late French Immersion for the 2018/2019 school year are invited to attend an information meeting on February 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ecole Phoenix Middle School library. All students currently enrolled in grade 5, entering grade 6 in September 2018...

Kindergarten registration for September 2018 will take place January 29 to February 2. Registrations will still be accepted after this period, however parents are asked to register before Friday February 9 if possible. Children must be five years old before December 31, 2018 to be eligible. Please bring your child's birth certificate, Care...

​​In the week leading up to Family Literacy Day (January 27), our community is hosting several events to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities.  

Update on B.C.’s New Curriculum from Education Minister Rob Fleming November 3, 2017 Dear Parents and Guardians, Our government would like to do everything we can to ensure children are ready for the challenges of tomorrow, and that students develop the collaboration, critical thinking and communication skills that post-secondary institutions and...

In November schools will be holding either student-led conferences or parent-teacher interviews. November 9 has been set aside on our district calendar for these conferences. The goal of these conferences and interviews is to provide you with a deeper understanding of: What and how your child is learning; The criteria for success;...

With Halloween coming up, here are some useful safety tips to keep in mind before heading out for your Halloween festivities. Never let children trick-or-treat alone. Always have them walk with an adult or a group of friends. Make sure your trick-or-treater can be seen. Have them wear reflective, bright coloured costumes,...

​September 26, 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians: The following provides information on the Foundation Skills Assessment which is to be administered in the upcoming weeks. What is the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)? The Foundation Skills Assessment is an annual, province-wide assessment given to all students in Grades 4 and 7. Students are given...

September 30 has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm residential schools did to children's sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation that every child matters. People are encouraged to wear orange clothing or ribbons as a sign of respect and to honour the victims...

​Last year the Ministry of Education asked school districts and communities to look at the transition from early learning into kindergarten. According to Assistant Superintendent Nevenka Fair, the district, together with members of the early learning community, identified a couple of ideas for this school year that would support a smoother...

​The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5 for most students (there are some exceptions depending on the student's grade level). School offices will re-open to process new student registrations and answer inquiries starting August 28. For first day times and everything you need to start the year, click here...

​Do you have a child starting Kindergarten in September? Click here for information on gradual entry and what you can expect for the start of the school year.​

The district chess tournament was held this year at Penfield Elementary on Thursday, April 27 with 135 participants ranging from grade 1 to grade 5. Each school was represented well and the players enjoyed some friendly competition between schools. Thank you Penfield for hosting this year! The top finishers are as...

With summer break just around the corner, our Summer School course offerings are now available at www.sd72.bc.ca/programs/summerprograms. Summer School runs through the month of July and many students could benefit from taking part in these summer program offerings. Summer programs offer students the chance to catch up on and solidify their...

All district elementary schools will be hosting Ready, Set, Learn and Welcome to Kindergarten open house events from April to June to help preschoolers, and their parents, transition into school. Ready, Set, Learn events are open to children from 3 to 5 years of age. Welcome to Kindergarten events are intended...

Campbell River Schools International, our international student program, has a number of students coming late August 2017 from Germany, Switzerland, China, Taiwan, Austria, Spain, Brazil and Mexico for five or 10 month stays. These students would like to be placed with host families to fully experience Canadian culture and to foster...

Campbell River Schools International, our international student program, has a number of students coming late August 2017 from Germany, Switzerland, China, Taiwan, Austria, Spain, Brazil and Mexico for five or 10 month stays. These students would like to be placed with host families to fully experience Canadian culture and to foster...

​The Board of Education is inviting public input into the development of its 2017/2018 annual operating budget at the April 25 public board meeting. Should you wish to make a presentation to the board, contact Lee-Ann Kruse in the secretary-treasurer's office at (250) 830.2302 before noon on April 18. Written submissions...

​At the February 21 public board meeting, the Board of Education passed a motion to make the draft calendar for the 2017/2018 school year available for public feedback. The calendar was developed by Superintendent Longridge in consultation with the district’s calendar committee. The calendar committee is comprised of representatives from the...

​Parents and students who are interested in Late French Immersion for the 2017/2018 school year are invited to attend an information meeting on February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the École ​Phoenix Middle School library. Registration will open at this meeting and will continue until 30 applications have been received. All students...

In the week leading up to Family Literacy Day (January 27), our community is hosting several family events to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities. Below is a schedule of events for Campbell River's Family Literacy Week 2017: ​​January 22 - 27​ ​​Free Family Admission ​​Campbell...

Our school district endeavors to create safe, caring and supportive learning environments in order for all students to experience success. Parents and legal guardians can request a school for their child outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. I n order to request a school other than their neighbourhood catchment school for...

Dear Parents/Guardians: The following provides information on the Foundation Skills Assessment which is to be administered in the upcoming weeks. What is the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)?
The Foundation Skills Assessment is an annual, province-wide assessment given in February to all students in Grades 4 and 7. Students are given a...

Kindergarten registration for September 2017 will take place January 30 to February 3. Registrations will still be accepted after this period, however parents are asked to register before Friday February 10 if possible. Children must be five years old before December 31, 2017 to be eligible. Please bring your child's birth certificate, Care...

​School District 72, the District Parent Advisory Council, and The Missoula Children's Theatre are proud to present an original Missoula Children's Theatre rendition of Peter and Wendy. This presentation by Missoula Children's Theatre and School District 72 is open to cast students in Kindergarten to grade 12 enrolled in an SD72...

​ Update on B.C.’s New Curriculum from Education Minister Mike Bernier November 29, 2016 Dear Parent, The world is changing and B.C.’s new curriculum is critical in making sure your child is connected with the skills he or she needs to succeed in this changing world. We have just announced important...

​In November schools will be holding either student-led conferences or parent-teacher interviews. November 17 has been set aside on our district calendar for these conferences. The goal of these conferences and interviews is to provide you with a deeper understanding of: What and how your child is learning; The criteria for...

With Halloween coming up next week, here are some useful safety tips from the Campbell River RCMP to keep in mind before heading out for your Halloween festivities. Never let children trick-or-treat alone. Always have them walk with an adult or a group of friends. Make sure your trick-or-treater can be seen....

 
October 4, 2016 Dear Parent, I’m writing today to ask you to share your opinions with the Ministry of Education as we work to update student reporting in kindergarten through Grade 9. Students in these grades are experiencing B.C.’s new curriculum in classrooms in every part of the province. We are...

October 7, 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians, As many of you may have heard through media coverage and on social media there have been incidents in BC and North America relating to ‘creepy clown’ threats. Some of these threats have referenced kidnapping or targeting schools with threats of violence. We understand that this...

​Free Family Tutoring Program for Children from Kindergarten to Grade 8

It is not uncommon for our kids to know more about the workings of the internet and social media than we as parents do, but School District 72 and the District Parent Advisory Council wants to help change that. Education is the first step in keeping our kids safe in this...

​The first day of school is Tuesday, September 6 for most students (there are some exceptions depending on the student's grade level). School offices will re-open to process new student registrations and answer inquiries starting August 29. StrongStart Centres reopen on Wednesday, September 7. For first day times and everything you need to...

Link to Campbell River Mirror article

   

Watch past concert videos at www.ArtistResponseTeam.com    

With summer break just around the corner, our Summer School course offerings are now available at www.sd72.bc.ca/programs/summerprograms. Summer School runs through the month of July and many students could benefit from taking part in these summer program offerings. Summer programs offer students the chance to catch up on and solidify their understanding...

Find out about our exciting Summer School courses! Meet the teachers! Be the first to register! Any SD72 student in kindergarten to grade 12 is eligible to take a Summer School course for FREE and may be signed up on the spot. These programs will run for either 2 or 4...

​​The School District 72 international student program needs host families for 2016. Our ideal families are happy, stable families with kids or without; working or retired; small children or teenagers - our ideal family is as diverse as the students who are coming here to study. Families should offer a warm,...

​Parents of students in grades 4, 7, 10, and 12 are asked to complete this year's BC Ministry of Education satisfaction survey online before April 30. To complete the survey, click on the following link: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm Go to parent direct access, no log on number is required. Select 'School District 72' and then...

​All district elementary schools will be hosting Ready, Set, Learn and Welcome to Kindergarten open house events from April to June to help preschoolers, and their parents, transition into school. Ready, Set, Learn events are open to children from 3 to 5 years of age. Welcome to Kindergarten events are intended...

​ The School District 72 international student program needs host families for 2016. Our ideal families are happy, stable families with kids or without; working or retired; small children or teenagers - our ideal family is as diverse as the students who are coming here to study. Families should offer a...

​The Board of Education is inviting public input into the development of its 2016/2017 annual operating budget at the May 10 public board meeting. Should you wish to make a presentation to the Board, contact Lee-Ann Kruse in the secretary-treasurer's office at (250) 830.2302 before noon on May 3. Written submissions...

​ As a district first, the superintendent has developed a two-year school calendar to afford the Board and families a greater opportunity to plan ahead. At their February 23 public meeting the Board of Education passed a motion to make these draft calendars available for public feedback. The calendars were developed in consultation with the...

The School District 72 international student program needs host families for 2016. Our ideal families are happy, stable families with kids or without; working or retired; small children or teenagers - our ideal family is as diverse as the students who are coming here to study. Families should offer a warm,...

It is not uncommon for our kids to know more about the workings of the internet and social media than we as parents do, but School District 72 and the District Parent Advisory Council wants to help change that. Education is the first step in keeping our kids safe in this technology-driven...

​We are excited to announce the launch of our new blog!  This will be a platform to celebrate and share some of the amazing learning that is happening in our schools and classrooms every day. Teachers and students are invited to share their learning journeys, addressing the question, “What did we do or learn...

​Parents and students (entering grade 6 in September) who are interested in Late French Immersion for the 2016/2017 school year are invited to attend an information meeting on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ecole Phoenix Middle School library.  Registration will open at this meeting and continue until 30 applications...

Dear Parents/Guardians: The following provides information on the Foundation Skills Assessment which is to be administered in the upcoming weeks. What is the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)?
The Foundation Skills Assessment is an annual, province-wide assessment given in February to all students in Grades 4 and 7. Students are given a...

​ Our school district endeavors to create safe, caring and supportive learning environments in order for all students to experience success. Parents and legal guardians can request a school for their child outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. I n order to request a school other than their neighbourhood catchment school...

Registration for English and French Immersion kindergarten will take place February 1 to 5. Registrations will still be accepted after this period, however parents are asked to register before Friday February 12 if possible. Children must be five years old before December 31, 2016 to be eligible. Please bring your child's...

​December 9, 2015 To School District 72 Parents/Guardians, Staff and Our Communities, Re: Update on the Process and Progress of the SD72 Facility Review and Plan The Campbell River Board of Education had their regular public meeting on the evening of December 8. This was the night for school trustees to...

​After considering general questions and input received by members of the public at a confidential meeting on November 30, the board directed senior management to revise the language of several recommendations contained within the draft facility plan presented November 17. The changes were to reflect the questions, concerns, and feedback submitted...

​December 9, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians: As you are aware, British Columbia’s school curriculum has been redesigned to respond to the demanding world our students are entering and to provide the knowledge and tools they will need to be successful in the 21st century. This shift is similar to what is happening...

​November 18, 2015 To School District 72 Parents/Guardians, Staff and Our Communities, Re: School District 72 Facilities Review and Plan No matter where a family lives, maintenance and repairs are always necessary. When the furnace goes or the roof springs a leak, as a homeowner you have to fix the problem...

​The Board of Education for School District 72 has some tough decisions to make, including whether or not to close two elementary schools within the greater Campbell River area. At the November 17 public board meeting, Superintendent Tom Longridge and Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Patrick provided the board with a draft facility plan...

The Ministry of Education is providing and resourcing two implementation days to allow for teacher training on the new BC curriculum, which will require changes to the 2015/2016 school calendar. The school district's calendar committee has met to consider possible options and currently it looks as though there may be one...

​Want to experience other cultures without leaving your home? Is there room in your home and in your life for an adventurous teenager who has travelled from far away to come to school here in Campbell River? Do you know a family that would be a great fit for an International...

​ ​ When :  September 29th at 6:00pm Where: Georgia Park Elementary Everyone Welcome!

 

​The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8 for most students (there are some exceptions depending on the student's grade level). School offices will re-open to process new student registrations and answer inquiries starting August 31. StrongStart Centres reopen on Wednesday, September 9. For first day times and everything you...

​School District 72 has once again developed a variety of programs to support learning through the summer as part of Summer School. Summer School typically runs during the month of July. Registration deadline for Summer School Programs has been EXTENDED until June 26; June 26 for Summer Band  - register early as space is limited.​ Missed...

​Campbell River Schools International, School District 72's international student program, is still looking for host families for September 2015. If you and your family are interested in hosting an international student, please come to the final information session of this school year on Monday, June 8 from 7 p.m. to 8...

​While learning about the history and impact of residential schools, Georgia Park Elementary students are crafting a button blanket that they will present to Homalco elder, Adeline Billows, during a special blanketing ceremony on May 5. As a component of the school's Aboriginal focus all of the classes, in an age...

On April 17, over 100 students participated in this year's district chess championships held at Ripple Rock Elementary. Congratulations to the following grade category winners: *Out of respect for privacy requests, some students cannot be named. ​Grade 1 ​Jasmine Harvey (Surge Narrows) Kai Miyagi (Willow Point) Dylan Harvey (Surge Narrows) Fionn...

​ All district elementary schools will be hosting Ready, Set, Learn and Welcome to Kindergarten open house events during the months of April, May and June to help pre-schoolers and their parents transition into school. Ready, Set, Learn events are open to children from 3 years of age to 5. Welcome to...

On March 12, forty-six students were recognized for academic, citizenship or athletic achievements at this year's Aboriginal student recognition dinner held at Carihi Secondary. Congratulations to these students, their families and the district staff who support them. *Out of respect for privacy requests, some students cannot be named. ​Cedar Sophia Borge,...

​Campbell River Schools International will have a variety of students coming to Campbell River from Germany, China, Taiwan, Austria, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. Most international students prefer to stay in families with children, especially children their own age, but we also have students who prefer a quieter setting with adults only....

​Parents of students in grades 4, 7, 10, and 12 are asked to complete this year's BC Ministry of Education satisfaction survey online before April 30. To complete the survey, click on the following link: https://www.awinfosys.com/surveyfull1/central/main/ParentSurvey.asp Choose 'district 072' from the drop down menu, the name of your school,...

Registration will take place at the Strathcona Gardens - Lobby on Thursday, March 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

​Next week our K-8 classrooms will be hosting student-led conferences. Most conferences will be held on Thursday, March 5 while some may be scheduled over the course of the week. If you do not already have a confirmed appointment, please contact your school or your child’s teacher. These conferences are an...

​School District 72 is in the process of considering calendar options for the 2015/2016 school year and the Board of Education has selected three possible calendar options to survey parents and district staff for their preference. There are some unique considerations for the 2015/2016 school calendar because Labour Day in September...

Students currently completing grade 5 and entering grade 6 in September are eligible to apply for the Late French Immersion program at Ecole Phoenix Middle School. Students must be registered by April 30 for entry in September 2015. Interested parents and students were invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday,...

​Registration for English and French Immersion kindergarten will take place February 2 to 6. Registrations will still be accepted after this period, however parents are asked to register before Friday February 13 if possible. Children must be five years old before December 31, 2015 to be eligible. Please bring your child's...

​Our school district endeavors to create safe, caring and supportive learning environments in order for all students to experience success. Parents and legal guardians can request a school for their child outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. In order to request a school other than their neighbourhood catchment school for September...

​School District 72, the District Parent Advisory Council, and The Missoula Children's Theatre are proud to present an original Missoula Children's Theatre rendition of Rapunzel. Rapunzel takes you on a frivolous frolic through the French countryside. Frenchy and his intense friends the Wood Elves, along with the Lost Prince and Rapunzel’s...

​In the week leading up to Family Literacy Day (January 27), our community is hosting several family events to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child's development....

​Please see attach December 2014 Newsletter.pdfed newsletter.

'Tis the season for ghosts and ghouls! But beware, with Halloween fast approaching the safety of your children should be foremost. Keep these useful safety tips  in mind before heading out for your Halloween festivities. Never let children trick-or-treat alone. Always have them walk with an adult or a group of...

​Please see attachments for a listing of the books for the Battle of the Books.

​​Hot Dog forms will be sent home Monday, October 20th and are due back on Wednesday, October 22nd .​

​Hot Lunch forms will be sent home on Tuesday, October 21st and are due back on Thursday, October 23rd . 

Hot Lunch forms will be sent home on Tuesday, October 21st and are due back on Thursday, October 23rd . 

​​Hot Dog forms will be sent home Monday, October 20th and are due back on Wednesday, October 22nd .    

​Hot Dog forms will be sent home Monday, October 20th and are due back on Wednesday, October 22nd. Hot Lunch forms will be sent home on Tuesday, October 21st and are due back on Thursday, October 23rd. 

Please see attachments for copy of the form.​

Please see attached for details.​

​September 19, 2014 Dear Parents and Guardians,   We are pleased to share that, following ratification of the new collective agreement between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the BC Public School Employers’ Association, the first day of school for most students will be Monday, September 22. There are some exceptions depending...

​Throughout the year whether school is in session or not, you have an important role in your child’s education. There are many resources available to parents to support their child’s learning and interests. Below are a list of websites that align with our B.C. curriculum. The videos, practice games and other...

August 31 st , 2014 Still No Agreement – Schools Closed on Sept. 2 With no agreement reached between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the withdrawal of service due to strike action by teachers, schools will not be able to open to students on...

​Dear Parents/Guardians, We continue to closely monitor the situation between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the BC Public School Employers’ Association and remain hopeful that both parties will be able to begin mediation this weekend with Vince Ready.   In the meantime, the Campbell River District Teachers’ Association has informed School...

​Teacher Job Action Update - August 25, 2014 Dear Parents/Guardians,   The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an update on the provincial labour dispute between the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). As negotiations remain unresolved, there is a high level...

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2 (depending on the student's grade level). For specific start dates and times for a particular school, see the school opening information, and specifically the section on first day start times .   Please note that due to the uncertainty around contract...

June 27, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians:   Grades 10, 11 and 12
An Essential Services Order required teachers to compile and submit marks for Grades 10, 11 and 12 students only .  Report cards for Grade 10, 11 and 12 students will be available on Parent Connect by Monday, June 30th.  If...

​Dear parent or guardian,
The Campbell River School District would like to invite you to visit the Summer School course offerings listed on the School District 72 website at www.sd72.bc.ca.
The provincial government is indicating that Summer School will be allowed to continue dependent on a willingness by teachers to suspend...

​ June 12, 2014     Dear Parents/Guardians,   This is to inform you that the BC Teachers’ Federation has announced a rotating strike on Monday, June 16, 2014.   A full strike will commence on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 until further notice.   As there will be no teachers available for instruction or supervision at...

Teacher Job Action Update – June 6, 2014   Dear Parents and Guardians,   The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has informed School District 72 that, as part of the BC Teachers’ Federation Stage 2 district-by-district rotating strike action, they intend to once again strike all school districts. Our district will be...

​ Teacher Job Action Update – May 29, 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has informed School District 72 that, as part of the BC Teachers’ Federation Stage 2 district-by-district rotating strike action, they intend to once again strike all school districts. Our district will be picketed on...

​May 21, 2014 Dear Parent / Guardian,
I regret to inform you that the Campbell River District Teachers’ Association has informed School District 72 that they intend to strike all district schools on Monday, May 26, as part of the BC Teachers’ Federation escalation to Stage 2 rotating strike action....

May 20, 2014   It is very unfortunate that contract negotiations have escalated to a point where teachers are planning on withdrawing instructional services. Preparations are now being made in the event that a settlement isn’t reached and teachers proceed with their intended single day strike activity at School District 72 schools...

​May 15, 2014 Dear Parent / Guardian, As you are aware, the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) began Stage 1 strike action at the end of April stemming from their contract negotiations with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). While negotiations are continuing, we wanted to update parents on what may...

April 23, 2014 Dear Parent / Guardian,   Starting today, Wednesday, April 23, BC teachers have begun Stage 1 job action which includes the withdrawal of student supervision. To address the logistical impacts of this withdrawal of service and to continue to ensure that students are appropriately supervised, elementary school morning...

​ April 17, 2014 Dear Parent / Guardian,
As part of their ongoing contract negotiations with the BC Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) and the provincial government, the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) has announced that teachers will begin Stage 1 job action on Wednesday, April 23.   School districts have...

​In recognition of National Child & Youth Mental Health Day, the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health, Institute of Families and School District 72 are co-hosting a free event for parents, students, school staff, and other community members on May 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Robron Centre. Come...

Over 210 elementary and middle school students recently competed in the annual school district Battle of the Books. The district championships were held March 5 at Timberline Secondary School.  Battle of the Books began as a creative concept to encourage students to read quality fiction books. While encouraging literacy, this annual...

The Aboriginal Education Advisory Council for School District 72 would like to invite Aboriginal parents and community members to attend a community forum on April 9 at the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre (621 Island Highway). An afternoon and evening session will be held; agendas will be the same. The afternoon...

​ March 7, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardian, As you are probably already aware, as part of the ongoing contract negotiations between the BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) and the BC Government, members of the BCTF have voted 89 percent in favour of job action. This means that teaching staff across the province,...

​To address current challenges and streamline the process for parents and schools, some changes to the district's cross boundary process have been drafted based on feedback from a team of district staff and school administrators. The cross boundary process applies for students wishing to attend a school outside of their neighbourhood...

On Tuesday, March 4 schools will be holding either student-led conferences or parent-teacher interviews, depending on the level of school (ie: elementary, middle, secondary). The school, or teachers, will provide more information and advise parents on how to schedule their meeting time. Please note that on March 4, STUDENTS ARE ONLY...

At the February 25, 2014 public meeting of the Board of Education, the Board reviewed three calendar options for the 2014/2015 school year which were drafted ​based on feedback from the calendar committee. The committee was comprised of representatives from the Campbell River Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association, Campbell River District Teachers'...

​Students currently completing grade 5 and entering grade 6 in September are eligible to apply for the Late French Immersion program at Ecole Phoenix Middle School. Students must be registered by April 30 for entry in September 2014. Interested parents and students are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday,...

Students wishing to attend a school outside of their district catchment area for the 2014/2015 school year, can submit a cross boundary student request form from January 15 until the deadline of March 1, 2014. Enrolment depends upon applying by the district deadline and the availability of space and facilities at...

Registration for English and French Immersion kindergarten for the 2014/2015 school year will be held from February 17 to 21 at all district elementary schools. Registration will begin at noon on Monday, February 17. Parents interested in early French Immersion are invited to attend an information session on February 13 at...

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is an annual, province-wide assessment given to all students in grades 4 and 7 on basic competencies in reading, writing and numeracy. This year the Foundation Skills Assessment will be administered from January 13 to Feburary 21. The attached letter was sent to parents and guardians...

As flu season is now officially upon us, we are aware that there are members of our school communities, students and staff, who are ill with flu-like symptoms. The medical health officer has also advised the public that some cases of H1N1 have been noted throughout the province. As an ongoing...

​Campbell River Schools International will have a variety of students coming to Campbell River from Germany, China, Taiwan, Austria, Spain, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico. Most international students prefer to stay in families with children, especially children their own age, but we also have students who prefer a quieter setting with adults...

​   Holiday Tips for a Happy Child   As we move into the holiday season our children often become tired and stressed.   We thought we would send home a few tips that may help your child during the next few weeks. T   Arrive at school on time : At this time of...

​ The Campbell River School District will try to keep schools open on every regular instructional day. Any decision to close schools is made by the superintendent in consideration for the safety of our students. As winter approaches, the likelihood of school disruptions due to snowfall or power outages increases. While...

​There has been some confusion surrounding the 2013/2014 school calendar. The calendar had originally been issued last June with a Pro-D day on February 7, 2014. At the June 11, 2013 board meeting, the Board amended the calendar for this year, moving the previously scheduled February 7, 2014 Pro-D day to...

​Followers can get the latest School District 72 news and announcements linked directly to your Facebook newsfeed. You can find School District 72 on Facebook under 'Campbell River School District - SD72' or by clicking the Facebook icon on the district's home page at www.sd72.bc.ca.

The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association (BCTLA) would like to invite everyone to join students, teachers and volunteers from across the province to celebrate the importance of literacy, school libraries, and the joy of reading, and "drop everything and read"! October 28 marks the seventh annual province-wide Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)...

​Parents and district staff are invited to a webinar with Dr. Lynn Miller (Ph D., R Psyc., Associate Professer at UBC) on identifying and preventing anxiety in children. This talk will bring awareness to the anxiety disorder spectrum, identify basic behavioural indicators of anxiety in children, and an awareness of techniques...

Campbell River School District is pleased to recognize World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2013. World Teachers' Day is an annual event, established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to celebrate teachers worldwide. Its aim is to build peace in the minds of human beings through education...

This fall School District 72 will be consulting with the community to develop the district's second Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is the district's roadmap to providing the best educational experience for our students. It is used to focus our decision-making; pulling schools and district staff together around a single game...

If you are new to Campbell River and would like to attend Georgia Park please come to the school beginning August 27th. The school will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.