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Superintendent's welcome back letter to families

September 06, 2024
​Dear SD43 families, I wish to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students and families. I hope you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year. The start of a new school year is always filled with excitement, and we...

Parents as Education & Career Coaches

September 10, 2024
​EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Learn about post-secondary education and career opportunities, as well as tools to best support your student in planning for their future.

EducationPlannerBC with SD 43 Coquitlam
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

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SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland Announces Retirement After a Decade of Exceptional Leadership

August 21, 2024
​ Coquitlam, BC — August 21, 2024 — After a remarkable tenure spanning ten years as superintendent, Patricia Gartland has announced her retirement from School District 43 (Coquitlam), effective December 2024. Her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and transformative impact have left an indelible mark on our educational community. Patricia Gartland has...

Superintendent's year-end letter to families

June 17, 2024
Dear SD43 families, As the academic year concludes, it is time to reflect on the collective efforts that have contributed to the success of students and the school district. The unwavering support from families has been instrumental in fostering a nurturing educational environment. Acknowledging the achievements of students is paramount, as...

Administrative Appointments Effective July 1, 2024

May 21, 2024
​The district would like to congratulate our newly appointed vice-principals and principals and thank those that are retiring or leaving the district. Other administrators are moving to new communities within the district. As always, we are appreciative of the work they do for students and staff across SD43. ​ 23-19 District Administrative Appointments...

Read the latest Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board

May 15, 2024
​ S​ D43 invites the community to read the latest Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board presented at the Board Meeting on May 14, 2024, by clicking here:  2024 05 14 Superintendent's News and Events Report to Board
Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board contain information on news and events, and...

New Student Spaces at Dr. Charles Best Secondary

May 13, 2024
​A new addition is being added to École Dr. Charles Best Secondary, creating 300 classroom spaces.  The use of prefabricated materials means it will be built quickly. Students at Dr. Charles Best Secondary are benefiting from the existing prefabricated classroom addition that was built in February 2021. The new addition is...

School District 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education Passes 2024-2025 Budget

April 24, 2024
​​The School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education passed its 2024/25 Annual Budget Bylaw unanimously after holding all three readings at its regular public meeting Tuesday, April 23. The budget totals just over $510M.
​The budget process included an early input session February 13, a presentation of the preliminary...

BC Training & Education Savings Program Grant (K-4 students)

April 09, 2024
​Dear Parent or Guardian:
The Government of British Columbia is pleased to inform you that your K-4 child may be able to receive a $1,200 Training and Education Savings Grant. Please click here to access specific details or here for more general information and FAQs.​

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Anthony Ciolfitto named new assistant superintendent as Gerald Shong retires

January 31, 2024
​ Anthony Ciolfitto named new assistant superintendent of SD43 The School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Superintendent of Schools Patricia Gartland and the Board of Education are pleased to announce that Anthony Ciolfitto has been named assistant superintendent of schools for SD43. Mr. Ciolfitto is replacing retiring Assistant Superintendent Gerald Shong. Most...

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

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