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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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Purchase tickets for Tom Jones our spring play here
Purchase tickets for Tom Jones our spring play here

​Charles Best families, please purchase tickets via your School CashOnline accounts.

Members of the public, please use the following links to purchase tickets for the following dates:

Doors open at 7:00pm, Curtain is at 7:30pm

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 9th- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144305/108/False/True

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 8th- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144304/108/False/True

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 7th- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144303/108/False/True

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 3rd- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144302/108/False/True

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 2nd- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144300/108/False/True

-Tom Jones, a Spring Comedy - MAY 1st- https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/144296/108/False/True


  • Territorial Acknowledgement

    Territorial Acknowledgement

    We respectfully acknowledge that we live and learn on the unceded core traditional territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, which lies within the shared territories of the Səl̓ílwətaɬ  (Tsleil-Waututh),  sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬtəməxʷ  (Katzie), xʷməθkwəy̓əm  (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt) , and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nations.
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    Learn to recognize signs of human trafficking and exploitation, understand how traffickers target vulnerable youth online, and discover strategies for protecting children through open communication and trust-building. Access local and national services, hotlines, and community initiatives to support victims and prevent trafficking.

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  • Dr. Charles Best - 100 Year Anniversary of Insulin - read up in the Cafeteria seating area

    Dr. Charles Best - 100 Year Anniversary of Insulin - read up in the Cafeteria seating area

    • Age 16 – Attended the University of Toronto to pursue medicine. Played professional basketball to finance his education.
    • Age 19 – Served in the Canadian Army during WW1.
    • Age 21 – Won a coin toss to become the assistant to Dr. Frederick Banting.
    • Age 22 - Co-discovered insulin. They sold the patent to the University for $1 to ensure worldwide access.
    • Age 23 – Dr. Banting share the Nobel Prize in Medicine with Dr. Best
    • Age 28 – University Professor and President. Honored with numerous awards and distinctions.

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SD 43 Board of Education Passes 2025/26 Budget
May 06, 2025
​ The School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education passed its 2025/26 Annual Budget Bylaw unanimously after holding all three readings at its regular public meeting Tuesday, April...
SD43 Board of Education welcomes Rosey Manhas as trustee
February 26, 2025
Board Chair Michael Thomas welcomed Rosey Manhas as SD43's newest trustee, following her by-election win. Ms. Manhas takes the seat vacated by Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Jennifer Blatherwick upon her election...
Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody Renew Master Joint Use Agreements with School District 43
February 18, 2025
​The cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, in collaboration with School District 43, are pleased to announce the renewal and update of the Master Joint Use Agreements....
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  • Ticket sales open for Grad Dinner/Dance/Bus to AfterGrad/AfterGrad
    28 Apr 2025
    All Day
    Ticket sales open for Grad Dinner/Dance/Bus to AfterGrad/AfterGrad
    Apr 28, 2025 - May 16, 2025
    All Day
    School Cash Online

    Tickets available starting April 28th after 3:00pm​

    School Cash online or office

    Must have all School Fees Paid in order to purchase.  

  • Dress Your Best
    09 May 2025
    All Day
    Dress Your Best
    May 09, 2025
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  • Grad Assembly for Grade 12s 2nd Block
    09 May 2025
    9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
    Grad Assembly for Grade 12s 2nd Block
    May 09, 2025
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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