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1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 0M6| Phone: 604-939-9201| Contact Us
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Learning for a Lifetime

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​​​SD43's Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program welcome you!


Providing support in over 10 languages, the SWIS team provides direct, personal and culturally responsive settlement services to all refugee and permanent resident families. 


Our tea​m offers needs assessments, school and settlement-oriented services β€‹β€‹to help the smooth transition to Canadian life.


Serving all schools across School District 43, Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) bring invaluable lived experience to the settlement journey. Their firsthand understanding of the newcomer experience helps foster trust and build meaningful connections with students and families. With diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, SWIS are uniquely positioned to offer culturally responsive support, helping school communities feel seen, understood, and empowered.

Together the SW​IS can support you and your children's promising future.  

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  • β€‹πŸŒŽ Newcomer Students Welcome Circle
    13 May 2026
    11:30 AM- 12:10 PM
    β€‹πŸŒŽ Newcomer Students Welcome Circle
    May 13, 2026
    11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
    Centennial Activity Centre - Rm F114

    🌎 Newcomer Students Welcome Circle

    🗓 When: Every Wednesday (Lunch Hour)
    🕒 Time: 11:28 a.m. – 12:13 p.m.
    📍 Where: Centennial Activity Centre, Room F114
    👥 Who: Newcomer students

    What’s happening:
    Bring your lunch and join us for a welcoming social circle where you can make new friends and enjoy board games, cards, and other fun activities.

    🥤 Free drinks and snacks provided

    Contacts:

    • Lecia Funes β€” 604‑454‑7392
    • Roya Aghakhani β€” 604‑619‑5163

    More info here​

  • Lunchtime hangout for Newcomer Permanent Residents
    13 May 2026
    11:50 AM- 12:30 PM
    Lunchtime hangout for Newcomer Permanent Residents
    May 13, 2026
    11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
    Gleneagle Secondary - Rm. 117

    ​Hey everyone! 👋

    My name is Roya, and I'm a Settlement Worker supporting Newcomer Permanent Residents in our school district.

    I'm inviting you to a relaxed lunch hangout every Thursday at Gleneagle Secondary.

    📍 Room 117
    🕚 11:50–12:30 pm

    Bring your lunch, meet new people, and enjoy fun activities β€” snacks provided! 🍪🥨

    Drop by anytime; no pressure to stay.

    Hope to see you there! 😊

  • Lunchtime hangout for Newcomer Permanent Residents
    14 May 2026
    11:50 AM- 12:30 PM
    Lunchtime hangout for Newcomer Permanent Residents
    May 14, 2026
    11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
    Gleneagle Secondary - Rm. 117

    ​Hey everyone! 👋

    My name is Roya, and I'm a Settlement Worker supporting Newcomer Permanent Residents in our school district.

    I'm inviting you to a relaxed lunch hangout every Thursday at Gleneagle Secondary.

    📍 Room 117
    🕚 11:50–12:30 pm

    Bring your lunch, meet new people, and enjoy fun activities β€” snacks provided! 🍪🥨

    Drop by anytime; no pressure to stay.

    Hope to see you there! 😊

​​For more information, contact us at​

Phone: - 604-937-8189
Email: -  swiswelcomecentre@sd43.bc.ca​
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Centennial Activity Centre​

​Room​ F100​

578 Poirier Street
Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A8​​​​​



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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 0M6
604-939-9201 604-939-7828