Students, parents, employees, alumni and friends of Pinetree Way Elementary celebrated the past 25 amazing years at their official 25th anniversary event on Thursday, November 22, 2018. 
Principal Sean Della Vedova MC’ed the event where speeches were made by SD43’s Board Chair Barb Hobson and Superintendent Patricia Gartland, City of...

SD43 students from around the district were among the 20,000 in attendance at Rogers Arena in Vancouver for WE Day. ​ Its a day to celebrate and inspire youth making a difference in their schools, communities and the world. 

With speakers like Margaret Trudeau, Peter Mansbridge, Daniel and Hendrik Sedin, Drew Scott...

After an amazing season in which they won their 4th straight district championship as well as the Fraser Valley regional championships, Riverside Secondary's grade 9 girls went on to win the 2018 Provincial High School Volleyball Championship!
Congratulations to all the players and coaches!

On Monday, November 19 at 9:30am students and employees said goodbye to their old school and in a ceremonial walk-over said hello to their new school.

Led by Principal Bill Trask, Vice-principal Genevieve McMahon and their teachers, students gathered their books, backpacks and locker contents and walked the short distance to their...

​Students, parents, employees, alumni and friends of Heritage Mountain Elementary celebrated the past 25 amazing years at their official 25th anniversary event on Friday, November 2, 2018. Speeches were made, the student choir sang songs, and a time capsule from 25 years ago was opened with the contents displayed for all...

This week, Sc hool District No. 43 (Coquitlam) remembers Canada's veterans and their service and sacrifice for our country by holding assemblies, creating special exhibits and engaging in meaningful activities leading up to Remembrance Day. Students, employees and trustees will also represent SD43 by attending ceremonies in the community on Sunday,...

Take a sneak peek at SD43's amazing new École Banting Middle seismic replacement school as it gets closer to completion. 

The new state-of-the-art school will accommodate 550 students in grades 6-8, a 600 square metre gym, combined library and computer space, a multi-purpose room, and special education spaces. 


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SD43 student athletes and teams have been busy this fall practicing, competing in and winning District and Fraser Valley  championships with many moving onto the BC Provincial Champions looking for gold! 

After winning their 4th straight district championship as well as the Fraser Valley regional championships, the Riverside...

200 students plus administrators, teachers, parents, and others from 16 schools across the district ran as far as 13.79km from Seaview Community School in Port Moody and as high up the Mountain as the new Smiling Creek Elementary to the Terry Fox Foundation head office  in Port Coquitlam to deliver a...

SD43 Board of Education and leadership recognize Trustees Judy Shirra and Diane Sowden for their combined 33 years of board service to the students and families of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam). 

The Board  wishes Trustees Judy Shirra and Diane Sowden happy retirement as they have chosen not to run...

​In alignment with our vision statement, Increasing Success in Life for All , SD43's Education and Community Awareness Campaign Week for Students with Barriers (October 1 - 5, 2018) was a huge success. 

The campaign supported SD43's Work Experience Program for upwards of 30 grade 10 - 12 students with diverse abilities...

Congratulations to School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) teachers Sean Robinson (Riverside Secondary) and Ryan Cho (Terry Fox Secondary) - winners of the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education in the categories of Technology & Innovation and Social Equity. 
Two of thousands of exceptional teachers in our district who are dedicated to...

​Castle Park Elementary's dream of having a garden to support outdoor education has come to life. The garden was officially opened on Tuesday September 25  to the cheers and excitement of students, parents and employees.  The garden has been a longstanding dream of a dedicated group of teachers and parents, and...

​ S eptember 30, marks the annual Orange Shirt Day , an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children. 
Many SD43 schools are recognizing Orange Shirt Day to remember and honour residential school survivors.
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Superintendent Patricia Gartland and District Leadership thanked SD43 Maintenance staff for their hard work over the summer in getting our over 70 schools ready for the new school year.
This important work included improvements to schools such as exterior and interior painting, roof replacements, refinishing classrooms, hallway and gym floors,...

Many students made the most of their time off this summer by attending Summer Learning courses. SD43’s 2018 Summer Learning program was a huge success with o ver 6,700 course registrations for grades 1-12 courses offered at 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 secondary school sites. 

Sunny days full of engaging...

​ Best wishes to all graduates School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) congratulates the graduating class of 2018. We are proud of you for successfully completing your secondary school education and reaching this important milestone in your life's journey. As graduates you are not just earning a graduation certificate. Your journey to...

​ SD43 congratulates the numerous scholarship recipients in the graduating Class of 2018. 322 scholarships totalling over $369,875 have been awarded to SD43 students in the Class of 2018 from district and ministry scholarships alone. On top of that are numerous external awards and scholarships from local, regional and national organizations...

On June 14, 2018 School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education, District Leadership Team, administrators, and partner group representatives gathered at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club for a wonderful evening to celebrate the retirement of our SD43 employees and their many positive contributions to our district. 

Speeches were given by Board Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak and Superintendent Patricia Gartland with Toasts from Vice-Chair Michael Thomas, Mark...

The rain didn't dampen the excitement and enthusiasm of the athletes at the first annual SD43 Track Meet for Adapted Sport  on Friday, June 8th at Heritage Woods Secondary School. Contributions from community groups, school district employees, parents and the student-athletes made certain the event was filled with great energy and lots of...

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)'s 2nd Annual Middle School Sphero Challenge was held on Thursday, May 25 at Winslow Centre featuring teams of grade 6, 7, and 8 students working collaboratively, exercising their computation thinking skills and solving problems through coding with Spheros.

Eleven middle schools in the district were represented with...

​After an exciting season, including capturing the Fraser Valley Championship in a shootout, Centennial Secondary's senior girls soccer team won the Provincial Championship! Congratulations on a phenomenal season. TC News: Tears flow as Centennial wins soccer title The Province: Coach's poise, captain's promise put shine on Centennial girls'...

​After winning the Fraser Valley Tennis Championships for the fifth time, Heritage Woods Secondary went on to win their third consecutive Tennis AAA Provincial High School Championship!

Ranch Park Elementary has been awarded the 2018 Health Promoting School Champion Award for demonstrating exemplary contributions to the development, promotion and implementation of healthy school communities . Through a continued and dedicated focus on the well-being of students, Ranch Park embodies comprehensive school health through using a whole school approach to supporting improvements in students'...

​SD43 students , Tim Lam (Gleneagle), Ki Ana Waco (Heritage Woods), Michelle Moon (Pinetree), and Minji Han (Riverside) created an app called CICER  that would connetect to a car's driver assisted technology through Bluetooth to monitor the driver's  heart rate and intervene if they were to have a heart attack, stroke...

​BC girls aged 10-18 years were at SFU on May 5-6 to pitch the apps they have been developing as a part of the Technovation Challenge.
Two teams from SD43 placed second in their division and will advance to the next of the round of the competition and will be judged...

Gleneagle Secondary's netball teams finished off a fantastic season with the junior team winning the Provincial Championships and the senior team finishing 6th overall. Both  teams were also  league champions.

The third annual Science Expo welcomed 36 projects and 50 participants from the Tri-Cities to the City Centre Branch library on Thursday, May 10. The vast majority of the students came from School District 43 Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools.

The four project categories were: Elementary (gr. 4 and 5), Middle...

​Congratulations to Walton Elementary grade 3/4 teacher Kyme Wegrich, recipient of the 2018 National Inclusive Education Award for her exemplary contributions in providing inclusive learning opportunities. She was nominated by her collegue and EA Andrea Prochazka. Read more about the many ways Kyme supports her students' learning and promotes inclusivness in her classroom....

​From among 10,000 students across B.C., four SD43 French Immersion students won top awards at the Provincial French Public Speaking Competition , Concours d'art oratoire held on May 5.  Student participants choose, develop, and present a 3 - 5 minute speech, en français. Students are free to select a subject/theme that interests them. ...

$33,250 was raised this year as part of the 5th Annual SD43/KidSport Charity Golf Classic held on Sunday, May 6 at Westwood Plateau Golf in Coquitlam.  This will allow 90 kids get to play a season of sports! Special thanks to the organizing committee: Chris Wilson, Dean Whitson,  Cencherie Brisbin ,  Jeff Stromgren...

​Two classes from Mary Hill Elementary were at Lions Park in Coquitlam on May 2 for the release of the salmon that they had raised from eggs into the Coquitlam River. Teacher Peter Wunderlich performed an acknowledgement of traditional territory. Students from Mr. Wunderlich's  and Ms. Mehra's classes release salmon  into the Coquitlam...

More than 2,000 Grade 4/5 students from across the district participated in the 40th annual Como Lake relays April 18-19. Thank you to all participants, volunteers and organizers continuing on this amazing tradition! The sun was shining and the students smiling. Check out this Photo Gallery on Tri-City News: 2018...

Upcoming school spring musicals and plays: Terry Fox Secondary presents 9-5 The Musical, April 12-14 and 19-21. Dr. Charles Best presents A Midsummer Night's Dream , May 2-5 and 9-12 Gleneagle Secondary presents Sister Act, May 2-4 and 9-11. Heritage Woods Secondary presents Rock of Ages ,...

Over 300 students from ten school districts across the region showcased their outstanding projects at the  Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF), April 12-14, 2018 at UBC. Three budding scientists from Heritage Woods Secondary  received two bronze metals, an honourable mention,  a people’s choice award, and a UBC entrance scholarship. As well, Mike Roslikov from Inquiry...

On March 20, 2018, Port Moody Secondary student Hunter Lang, among twelve athletes, received the 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport                  The awards honour Aboriginal athletes under 25 years of age who have achieved excellence in sport, are regarded for their leadership qualities,...

BC Green Games, a digital eco-storytelling contest for elementary, middle and secondary students, promotes place-based environmental education. Now  in it's tenth year, this project-style, inquiry-based program is a 21st century learning opportunity in scientific exploration, storytelling, media arts and advocacy.

Between October 1 and April 4, teams document and submit their green stories, and win prizes!

Check out...

After winning the Battle of the Bands competition , Port Moody Secondary's  Bukola Balogun won $25,000  in scholarships, plus tickets to the Juno Awards in Vancouver on March 25.

Balogun will also perform at  the Juno Awards week event "Let's Hear It! LIVE"  on March 24 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, along with...

​ Congratulations to Gleneagle’s Physics Olympics Team for their success at the 40th Annual UBC Physics Olympics Competition held on Saturday, March 10. The team had an outstanding performance in the ballistics launching event, earning a first place gold medal!  Heritage Woods and Port Moody Secondary also had teams...

​Congrats to all SD43 school curling teams for a successful season! After winning the Fraser Valleys,  Centennial Secondary Schools boys placed 4th in Provincials and were voted most sportsmanlike team by their peers! Riverside Secondary girls also won the Fraser Valleys and finished 2nd at the Provincials!

Congratulations to all the SD43 student-wrestlers that competed in the BC High School Wrestling Championships this past weekend in Port Alberni!  Top individual results: Pinetree Secondary: Kye Mills won first place (Male 54kg), Daniel Chernetski finished 2nd (Male 63kg), Harry Valdes finished 3rd (Male 60kg) Riverside Secondary: Both Ryann McCready (Female 57kg) and Keisha...

​ SD43 Board of Education and members of  the Leadership Team show  "It's Cool to be Kind" in support of  Pink Shirt Day (Wednesday, February 28).  SD43 is proudly working to inform and educate students, parents and employees to help stop bullying through
"I am Someone" awearness campaign.   This year's...

​ The Nature Room at Seaview Community Schools was created by Librarian Sheri Evans as a way to allow students to explore and learn about native animals and plants in BC and Canada as well as First Nation's culture.  The exhibit is interactive and informative with many engaging activities for grades K-8 including: Seeing...

On February 13, 2018, SD43's Facilities Department engaged  with 12 students in grades 3 and 4 at Irvine Elementary School on a visioning process for the new school.  This involved: an introduction to architecture from our architects, a student sharing session and a student design activity. During the sharing session, students...

Many SD43 schools celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. This year's Lunar New Year of the Dog  officially begins on Friday, February 16. Celebrations last for seven days. Students at Terry Fox Secondary School received blessings from a traditional Chinese Lion Dance. During the dance, performers...

SD43 and its schools are proud to be part of the 12th annual Real Acts of Caring (RAC) week (February 11 to 17, 2018). Schools, students, employees and parents throughout the district help celebrate this important week by doing something kind for someone else!   Here are some great examples of...

​On Tuesday, January 30th, the Minister of Education and other special guests from the Ministry and School District came to Irvine to announce the funding for a new Irvine Elementary. They also highlighted the amazing work being done with technology at Irvine Elementary. Five of our students, Matthew Harford; Shea Hynes;...

Riverside Secondary School's girls' basketball club are hosting the 14th annual "Tournament for Emily" December 20-22.  Senior girls' basketball coach, Paul Langford started the tournament with the aim to create a culture where his players learned to give back.  In 13 years its helped raise $81,900 for the BC Children's Hospital...

Music has had a profound effect on 12-year old Ty Venegas, a grade 7 student at Eagle Mountain Middle School . Throughout his life music has been a source of healing and strength. Now he's giving back to his community by working with Music Heals , a B.C. non-profit.  Together,...

​This November, École Glen Elementary celebrated diversity and made connections through sport.
Volleyball Jambouree

École Glen Elementary School hosted a hugely successful volleyball jambouree thanks to the generosity of Pinetree Secondary School and their PE department.

Nearly 300 grade 5 volleyball players from Glen, Walton, Westwood, Cedar Drive and...

Dr. Charles Best Boys' soccer team won their fifth AAA Provincial Championship . The title ties the record for the most by any school since the secondary schools soccer commission was formed in 1947. Swimming Provincial Championship Results: Heritage Woods Secondary: Team gold in 4X50m mixed medley; Brody Young...

SD43's Coquitlam Continuing Education (CCE) is an Adult Education program which services students who are 17 years of age or older. With seven learning locations throughout the Tri-Cities including online, CCE offers a variety of  programs and schedules to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals. For more information check out the...

Congratulations to  SD43 Language, Culture, and Identity Coordinator, Mme Sophie Bergeron for receiving the annual André Obadia Award for excellence in Immersion Teachin g at this year's ACPI conference held in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers awards the André Obadia Award annually to recognize professional excellence in immersive teaching....

​This week, SD43 remembers Canada's veterans and their service and sacrifice for our country by holding assemblies, creating special exhibits and engaging in meaningful activities leading up to Remembrance Day. Students, employees and trustees will also represent SD43 by attending ceremonies in the community on Saturday, November 11.

Here are a...

​Citadel Middle School is the first school in B.C. to switch to 100 percent energy-saving LEDs , , which is expected to save $27,000 annually in energy and maintenance costs as well as provide improved lighting for learning. Congratulations to...

On World Food Day (Oct 16) Heritage Woods Secondary launched a month long campaign called "Move 4 Mana" where students will track their fitness activity on a smart phone app that they developed. For every 500 calories burned by a HWSS student, Food for Famine Society, will donate a...

​Terry continues to inspire SD43 schools to run and raise money for cancer research. Thanks to all of our participating students, staff and parents. On Friday, October 6, 105 students from five elementary schools participated in a very special event called Running Terry's Money Home . Participants ran  12.4  km in total...

​Seven filmmakers from Heritage Woods Secondary won top honours in an international media competition for their video "Bullying in the Workplace" as part of the  XXI World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. The video was shown September 3 to 6, 2017 at the conference and will appear on the World Congress...

​On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 the new Centennial Secondary School welcomed students, staff and teachers for its inaugural 2017-18 school year. With 1,400 students  expected to attend, the new school features significant amounts of natural lighting, wood interior features, a large open foyer/cafeteria, a  state-of-the-art science lab, teaching kitchen, 234-seat theatre, high speed wifi...

As a fundraiser for Heritage Woods Secondary , an official school photographer will be offering family portraits to help support and bring awareness about Self Regulation in schools. When: Sunday September 10th, 2017 Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Rocky Point Park – meet at the entrance to the pier...

​ Best wishes to all graduates School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) congratulates the graduating class of 2017. We are proud of you for successfully completing your secondary school education and reaching this important milestone in your life's journey. As graduates you are not just earning a graduation certificate. Your journey to...

​ Over 200 students at Aspenwood Elementary were provided with a unique learning opportunity while raising funds for WE Charity by participating in a Water Challenge on June 9. The grades 4 and 5 students at the school experienced firsthand the challenges that many in developing or third-world countries go through...

​Blakeburn Elementary held a special opening ceremony on Thursday, June 22 to unveil their innovative new four-classroom addition. Principal Andrea McComb presided over the event attended by SD43 Board Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak, Vice-Chair Carol Cahoon, trustees Chuck Denison, Barb Hobson, Judy Shirra, Diane Sowden and Michael Thomas, Superintendent Patricia Gartland,...

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), in partnership with TELUS, proudly unveiled six student-designed artwork pieces being used as graphic wraps for six TELUS electrical boxes in Port Coquitlam. The winning students, their parents, school staff, school district trustees and district leaders, City of Port Coquitlam dignitaries, and TELUS staff were on...

​SD43 congratulates the numerous scholarship recipients in the graduating Class of 2017. Over 300 scholarships totalling over $365,000 have been awarded to SD43 students in the Class of 2017 from district and ministry scholarships alone. On top of that are numerous external awards and scholarships from local, regional and national organizations...

​The Coquitlam Secondary Schools Athletic Association (CSSAA) handed out their annual awards at their AGM & Awards Banquet Night on June 13.
Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients listed below: Jack Davis , tennis, Heritage Woods Secondary - Graduating Male Athlete of the Year Jacqueline Lew , wrestling, Pinetree...

​ The ninth annual SD43 Reel Stars Student Film Festival was held on June 13 at Port Moody Secondary School. Created by District Media LSA members – Jodey Udell, Brent Phillips-Watts, Mike Schoenhals, Martin Novotny and Bill Kingsland – its purpose is to honour excellence in student film making. This year,...

​ Students representing schools across SD43 took part in the 2017 BC High School Track & Field Championships. SD43 congratulates all of our participating students for all their hard work training for the event and for representing our district and schools with pride. The following is a list of all the...

​ School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)’s talented middle school students put on a show at the first-ever Middle School Sphero Challenge Day held on Thursday, May 25 at Winslow Centre. All 14 middle schools in the district were represented at the event by over 90 students and teachers. Each schools’ teams...

​Students at Suwa'lkh School recently ventured out on a seven-day canoe trip to the Broken Group Islands in Pacific Rim National Park. The students canoed over 60 kilometres exploring the many island that make up this archipelago system. The outdoor adventure program at Suwa'lkh School is co-facilitated between school staff and...

​Pleasantside Elementary unveiled their new Welcome Post carved by Squamish Nation artist Xwalacktun at a special ceremony held on Wednesday, May 3. The Welcome Post was the culmination of the school’s Pleasantside Connects project. Among the guests that attended the unveiling included SD43 trustee Barb Hobson along with Assistant Superintendents Reno Ciolfi and...

​SD43 students swept the top prizes in all four categories at the second annual Coquitlam Public Library Science Expo (CPLSE) held on May 11. In total, nine of the 12 winning projects came from students representing SD43 schools. This year marked the second running of the event which is hosted by...

​ School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) held its fourth annual charity golf tournament on Sunday, May 7 in support of KidSport Tri-Cities. Thanks to the generous support of all participants, SD43 raised $33,000 for the cause. 

​ Courtesy Angelina Di Fonzo, teacher at Leigh Elementary Boccia, the Paralympic version of bocci, was introduced to students at Leigh Elementary on Tuesday, April 25. Jade Werger, Sport Development Coordinator at SportAbility and Jasmine Webster, volunteer Boccia programmer, taught the basics of the game to three eager grade two classes...

​ School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is proud to announce that Greg Skerratt, a technology teacher at École Kwayhquitlum Middle School, has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Mr. Skerratt received a Certificate of Achievement for his work at the school. This is the second year in a row...

​ An Inquiry Hub program – one of five total submissions from an SD43 group or individual employee – was recognized as being one of the top three shortlisted finalists for Simon Fraser University’s prestigious $100,000 Cmolik Prize for the Enhancement of Public Education in B.C. The Inquiry Hub program, titled...

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) has been an innovative leader in advancing learning opportunities in applied design, skills and technology for students from K-12 in the district and increased student engagement and enthusiasm is just one of the many positive outcomes as a result. At the public board meeting held on...

​ Panorama Heights Elementary School celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event held at the school on Thursday, April 13. Among the attendees included SD43 Board Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak, Vice Chair Carol Cahoon, Trustees Barb Hobson and Michael Thomas, SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland, SD43 Assistant Superintendent Reno Ciolfi, School...

​ Innovative SD43 students walked away with a bevy of awards at the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair held April 6 to 8 at the University of British Columbia. A total of 16 middle and secondary students from four SD43 schools – Heritage Woods Secondary, Riverside Secondary, Inquiry Hub and Hillcrest...

​Pitt River Middle students had a chance to put their sleuthing skills to the test as part of the school’s recent CSI unit project. Upon returning from Spring Break, they discovered the fictitious theft of their Terry Fox memorial thus beginning a two-week long campaign played out on Twitter that involved...

​ School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is proud to announce that Emily Reilhan and Kathleen Diaz Ng have been selected as the winners of the Student SpaceFlight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission Patch design competition. The two respective winning designs will be turned into official patches and will accompany SD43’s winning science...

​Six SD43 schools had the honour of hosting The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as part of the Canada 150 tour to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia visited Riverside Secondary, Pitt River Middle, Eagle Mountain Middle, Heritage Woods Secondary, Aspenwood...

​ In an effort to support its ongoing multi-year theme of "Building Community", Mountain Meadows Elementary School commissioned the services of artist, Lauren Albrice, to support the school's community members in creating a mural in the gymnasium that depicts the physical landscape of the MME area. Each student, staff member, many...

​ Maple Creek Middle School was honoured at the HUB Bike Awards on February 28 by being named the region's most bike-friendly middle school. Learn more at this Tri City news story. Photo courtesy Tri City News

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), in conjunction with Lanzhou University, hosted a special Chinese Lunar New Year gala on February 15. The event attracted an audience of over 400 attendees, included among them SD43 Board Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak, Board Vice-Chair Carol Cahoon, and trustees Chuck Denison and Keith Watkins. Also...

​SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland, Centennial Secondary Principal Jon Bruneau, Gleneagle Secondary Principal Ken Cober, along with SD43 students from the two schools as well as Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart had the privilege of being invited to the residence of Ms. Asako Okai, the Japanese consul general in Vancouver, for a special...

​Roy Stibbs Elementary unveiled their Welcome Pole on Monday, January 30 during a ceremony at the school. Among the guests in attendance at the unveiling included SD43 Trustees Carol Cahoon (Vice-Chair), Barb Hobson and Diane Sowden, along with Assistant Superintendents Gerald Shong and Rob Zambrano. The Welcome Pole was designed and...

​Theatrical productions are coming to SD43 Secondary Schools starting in February. Here's your chance to see talented SD43 students hit the stage. Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out. Upcoming productions include: Pinetree Secondary presents The Sound of Music at the Treehouse Theatre. The show runs February 2-4...

​ Three SD43 students have been named finalists for a Loran Award, a prominent honour bestowed by the Loran Scholars Foundation based on evidence of character, service and leadership and offered in partnership with 25 Canadian Universities.  Kieran Cyphus (Heritage Woods Secondary), Jamie Fajber (Gleneagle Secondary) and Anna Yang (Dr. Charles...

​As a foster child, Andrew Teel understands the struggles and challenges that others in his shoes face growing up. Although Andrew, an Inquiry Hub student, has had the good fortune to be adopted by a loving family, he remains committed to helping those who may not be as fortunate as him....

​ From Michele Reid, Principal at École Mary Hill Elementary On October 28 two Kenyan students, Allan Waithira and Denis Chege, arrived in the Coquitlam School District for a two-month stay.  They were selected due to their hard work in a course called Butterfly Effect; an independent study course where students...

​ Devin Passaglia played the role of hero at the 2016 high school football AAA provincial championship kicking a walkoff field goal to lift the Terry Fox Ravens to a 17-14 victory over East Vancouver's Notre Dame Jugglers. It was Terry Fox Secondary's first AAA senior provincial football championship since 2008....

​ School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) celebrated the top-eight finalists of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program at an event held at Simon Fraser University on December 1. The top-eight finalists were recognized at the event which featured numerous special guests including new SD43 Board of Education Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak and...

​Basketball in all forms has been prominent at Heritage Woods Secondary. For the past two weeks, students in PE classes and intramurals have giving wheelchair basketball a whirl leading up to a friendly match against the Port Moody Police that took place as part of the Kodiak Klassic. The wheelchair basketball...

​ SD43 is the recipient of a $25,000 RBC Learn to Play grant which is being aimed at a community wide strategy to be more intentional about teaching movement in schools and in the community. The aim of the project is to develop a common understanding of the importance of seeing...

​École Coquitlam River Elementary School held a Pie Throwing event to celebrate a job well done on Wednesday, November 16. Honouring a promise to students for raising over $2,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, Principal Ross Jacobsen and Mrs. Lisa Dunn enjoyed a rather tasty facial with pies. The last part...

​The countdown is on to determine which SD43 science experiment will go to space! 277 team proposals from over 1600 grade 5-12 students at several SD43 schools were initially reviewed. 30 proposals were shortlisted and further reviewed by a panel of experts with science, technology and proposal writing backgrounds from SD43,...

​ Students across SD43 had the opportunity to attend WE Day on November 3, 2016 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In addition to students, also in attendance were Board Chair Judy Shirra, Board Vice-Chair Michael Thomas, Superintendent Patricia Gartland, and Associate Director of Instruction for Learning and Information Technologies Stephen Whiffin...

​The Southside Family of Schools in Port Coquitlam are teaming up for their annual "We Scare Hunger" campaign, previously known as "Halloween for Hunger," to collect non-perishable food items for the Tri-City SHARE Food Bank. The Southside Family of Schools is comprised of École Riverside Secondary, Citadel Middle, École Pitt River...

​All classes at Mountain Meadows Elementary were treated to a three-day in-service provided by Juno Award-winning singer and songwriter, Norman Foote. Mr. Foote met each class twice over the course of three days to teach some of his songs, but also to teach kids about the songwriting process. Students were able...