​ SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint....

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint....

​​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

​​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint. New...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon footprint....

The Board of Education of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), hereinafter referred to as the “Board”, invites Proposals from interested Proponents who are Licensed Daycare Operators to operate a Before and After school program (“the Program”) on days when school is in session and on Professional Development Days or School Not...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  We are the District's Sustainability and Energy Management Team. 

We work with BC Hydro, Clean BC, and Fortis BC in finding ways to make our schools run more efficiently to reduce our carbon...

On November 18th, Pinetree Secondary School hosted an Open House to celebrate 25 years since its official​ oopening on October 29th, 1997. From 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm the school had current staff and students mingling with former students and staff throughout the building. Guests enjoyed a variety of displays put...

​SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  Click on the image below to read the latest October Edition of Energy Wire.  ​

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On August 30 th , invited guests and SD43 trustees, leadership, and staff witnessed the awakening of the welcoming poles in the front reception are of the new Education Learning Centre. Indigenous artist and carver Brandon Gabriel of the Kwantlen First Nation created the poles and...

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On June 26th, the Vanier Garden Habitat Club, which includes SD43 students from the APEX and Encompass Programs, received the City of Coquitlam Environmental Achievement Award for their Conservation and Habitat Project that involved creating a pollinating meadow, mason bee houses, a flicker nest box, and  building...

  A job well done to Centennial Secondary’s BC First Peoples 12 class for creating a new piece of art displayed at the school!


On June 21st, Centennial Secondary School students unveiled the Project of Heart, an inquiry based, hands-on, collaborative, inter-generational, artistic journey of seeking truth about the...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability 
It's time to unplug and recharge this summer! Our Energy Department reminds all students to unplug any equipment at the school that would not be used during summer break. 
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On May 24 th , two Grade 9 students from École Riverside Secondary School were awarded first and second place in the 2022 National Immersion Clip Competition hosted by the Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals (ACPI). The competition invited French immersion students from grades 4 to 12 enrolled full-time...

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 IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:   Student Spotlight: Josh Pregal  General information & updates for 2022-2023  WORK in trades program- employer and employee benefits  "Who's hiring". Check out a list of trades companies that are hiring this summer!  Please help support our programs by sharing this newsletter with staff, students, parents, and your school...

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On May 31, SD43's École Panorama Heights Elementary School held a special event to announce the official opening of their 4-classroom addition project. Construction of the new addition began in summer of 2020 and was completed in the fall of 2021 for students to start learning in their new, modern,...

On Wednesday, May 17th, Grade 6/7 students from École Kwayhquitlum Middle School invited representatives from TD Commercial Banking to join their drumming circle to thank them for their generous support.
TD Bank provided a $5000 cheque to support the Indigenous drumming program at Kway called the Two Sisters Drumming Legacy Program...

Last May 7th, the Coquitlam Public Library in partnership with SD43 and Douglas College, hosted a Science Expo where SD43 students in Grades 4 to 12 exhibited their science projects at the library for a chance to win prizes.

A total of 19 projects were submitted...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  Read the Energy Wire Newsletter May 2022
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​ On May 12, Rachel Smith, Heritage Woods Secondary School student, spearheaded the 11th annual Moose Hide Campaign Day, a movement where Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys stand up against violence towards women and children.

Inspiration for the Moose Hide Campaign came to founders Paul Lacerte and his...

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Gleneagle Secondary’s ConX Leadership students achieved another milestone in organizing the district’s first ever STEAM-based Conference, XSteamCon at Moody Middle School.

Over 400 students, staff, and esteemed guests, participated in the conference gaining a whole new understanding and appreciation for science, technology, engineering, arts and math!
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​ On May 4th, Coquitlam Continuing Education  hosted a reception to celebrate its 50 year anniversary at the Montgomery Centre from 5:00 -7:30 pm.

  District Principal Michael McGlenen kicked off the event by introducing the following esteemed guests:

Board Chair, Michael Thomas
Vice- Chair Carol Cahoon
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On May 5th, É cole Dr. Charles Best Secondary Social Justice students displayed red dresses in front of the school to help raise awareness and honour the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) and two spirit people.

The Red Dress Project began as a commemorative...

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School District staff, Coquitlam Principal Vice Principal Association, Coquitlam Teachers Association, & Canadian Union of Public Employees 561, participated in the annual SD43 Golf Classic presented by Polygon on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Coquitlam in support of KidSport Tri-Cities. KidSport,...

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It was a happy day for the RC MacDonald School community, as they celebrated the official opening of their new inclusive and accessible playground. ​

The new play structures at RC MacDonald and Minnekhada Middle School are two of 30 new...

On April 12, three SD43 students received awards at the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair Awards Ceremony. This event is the largest STEAM-based competition in the province for students in grades 7 to 12. 

Congratulations to Joseph Chiao and Joseph Goyder, Centennial Secondary School students who won silver medals in...

  ​" ​ Every person is different. We have different minds, hearts, experiences, and dreams. Given this truth, it’s incredibly reasonable to say that it’s an injustice to stereotype the skilled trades.

The skilled trades need bright, passionate people to enter the workforce with a clear understanding of their...

Great things are going on at schools to help make our community and our world more sustainable! Read the latest SD43 sustainability initiatives here at our March/April Energy Wire Newsletter below. 
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​🌏 Celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd
🌿 Time to get planting at schools with Urban...

​ Help us celebrate the accomplishments of Women in Trades! Read our March newsletter to hear inspiring stories from skilled trades women and learn about various opportunities for students in trades, includuing:  events, scholarships, mentorship and more!

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SD43 proudly supports Pink Shirt Day, February 23. Today is all about showing kindness and empathy to the people that we meet at our school and those in our community! Let's continue to work together, lift each other up and make our world a better place!
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Join the RAC Climate Change and Covid Caring Movement this RAC Week February 13-19, 2022! 
What is RAC and when did it start? ​ RAC stands for Real Acts of Caring and was created by grade 4 and 5 students in the Coquitlam School District in 2005. RAC is doing...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  In this month's  newsletter, Port Moody Secondary School graduate Jade shares her version of sustainability art, celebrating Real Acts of Caring (RAC) Week (Feb 13-19) focusing on climate change and covid caring this year, announcing a new District-Wide...

SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability  In this month's newsletter,  the Winter Holiday Shutdown campaign winners are announced and a new student-created Carbon Footprint Guide is introduced. Read the January Energy Wire Newsletter here​ ​
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SD43 Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter An initiative from SD43's Facilities Department - Energy Management and Sustainability 

In this month's newsletter, we share more about our successful school tree planting program where SD43 proudly partnered with both  City of Coquitlam and City of Port Moody and received a generous donation...

​ ​December's newsletter focuses on a few of our alumni and their "after TRAIN in Trades" journeys. Many of them are now out working in the community and it is great to hear their stories as they begin their "WORK in Trades" towards their trade certifications.
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SD43 is excited to have Adrienne, a Pinetree Secondary School student, join the Communications Department as SD43’s first Work Experience Program intern.  The Work Experience Program (WEX) is an educational program where students are provided the opportunity to participate, observe, and learn about tasks and responsibilities related to...

Introducing Energy Wire
We’re excited to announce the launch of SD43’s first Sustainability and Energy Management Newsletter, Energy Wire, a new initiative from the Facilities Department – Energy Management and Sustainability where students share green initiatives at schools to help make our district and world more sustainable.  We are...

​​ September 30 marked Orange Shirt Day and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Over the course of the week, SD43 commemorated and honoured those who were lost, the survivors, and the families and communities who continue to grieve, as a result of the residential school system in Canada....

​School District No 43, City of Coquitlam, City of Port Coquitlam and City of Port Moody are working together to support and recognize the graduates of 2021, who will be missing out on traditional ceremonies and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
Show support for your local graduates in the following ways:  Photo Backdrops...

Asian Heritage Month celebrated in May was a month to recognize all the achievements that communities of Asian descent in Canada have made and continue to make. 
This year's theme was “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve". Below are some highlights of how we worked together as a district in building a more inclusive environment...

What is MOVE4MANA?
MOVE4MANA is a student-led initiative that began at Heritage Woods Secondary School in 2017 and inspired Riverside Secondary to launch their first MOVE4MANA challenge on World Hunger Day in 2019. Students and staff were encouraged to download the Active for Good app and track their physical...

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) was honoured to receive two Kwikwetlem First Nation flags for Como Lake Middle School and Cape Horn Elementary School during a virtual flag ceremony on January 27, 2021. The flag ceremony was led by Kristina Joe, a former student of Principal Darren Stewart, who...

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​École Banting Middle School participated in the Fresh to You Fundraising Initiative of BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation , by purchasing bundles of locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and selling these to help raise funds for their school. For each bundle purchased, the school was given a...

September 30th is 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.  ​Below are pictures of how schools across the district are supporting Orange Shirt Day because #EveryChildMatters!
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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is pleased to receive a generous donation of $10,000 from the Port Moody Foundation for the purchase of laptops and/or internet data plans for Port Moody students enrolled in grades 6-12 in support of the SD43 “Bring Your Own Device" initiative or remote learning...

 


 
​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) thanked the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) for their generous donation of 10,000 masks and 56 500ml containers of sanitizer. The donation will help the school district provide additional safety measures for the students and staff. 
SD43 Superintendent Patricia...

The winners for the Tri-Cities Vaping: Get the Facts Straight Poster Contest goes to..
Winning $200 gift cards from Coquitlam Centre thanks to the generous donation of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise
Fable | Grade 3 Irvine Elementary School

Joey | Grade 8 Kwayhquitlum Middle School...

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School District 43 is grateful to the Port Coquitlam Fire Fighters as they continue to support our Breakfast Programs at Central, Birchland and James Park Elementary Schools. 
Despite this challenging time of Covid-19, they have organized a new food voucher initiative and have donated $15,000 worth...

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Gleneagle Secondary Con-X leadership students Jasmine Choi, Deon Feng, Phia Guan, Lucas Hung, Jiwon Hwang, and Olesya Kondrateva hosted the school’s third TedX event, “Fueling Your Fire” on January 23, 2020 at Gleneagle Secondary.

The planning committee called for an audition to select students, Maya Tharp,...

​ Several years ago, Michael Hind from the Tri Cities Chamber of Commerce introduced Superintendent Patricia Gartland to Ryan Peterson of Finger Food Advanced Technology Group, a local technology company that was, at the time developing into a global technology innovator.  Mr. Peterson and Finger Food expressed interest in partnering with...

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​On the last week before winter break, SD43's Energy Department launched its first district wide contest, called the “Winter Shutdown", which helped educate and encourage students to take actions in reducing energy consumption by unplugging devices not in use at schools during the holiday break and...

​Pitt River Middle school students handed out coffee and treats in downtown Poco last week as part of their Random Acts of Kindness initiative. Many locals enjoyed meeting the students and enjoying some Christmas cheer, including Poco Mayor Brad West ​and a number of city councilors.  ​

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Leadership 11 and 12 students from Gleneagle Secondary organized the school's first ever Green Fair on November 12, 2019 to raise awareness of the increasing problems associated with climate change and to encourage participation in sustainability projects by their peers.
 
Over 500 students visited the...

 
In recognition of Disability Awareness Month, School District 43 (Coquitlam) Learning Services held an event to recognize and thank local businesses that have hosted School District 43 work experience placements for youth with diverse abilities.  On Thursday October 17, we invited over 50 local businesses and other community organizations to join...

On October 18, Central Elementary together with the PoCo Fire Department organized a Community Celebration, to support the school's focus on "Building Community" and to also raise awareness for their growing Breakfast Program.
Thank you to the PoCo Fire Department and CIMS for cooking and serving over 400 students, family members and staff delicious pancakes and for your generosity in donating $3500 to their growing Breakfast Program! 

PoCo Fire Department and...

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Many School District 43 schools supported Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, a day to remember and honour residential school survivors. 
Gleneagle Secondary
On September 30, 2019, a group of Con-X Leadership students from Gleneagle Secondary School organized an Orange Shirt Day event to raise awareness of residential schools and current issues that...

Over 200 School District 43 animation & film students produced and showcased their short films at the 10th year anniversary of the "Reelstars" Film Festival on September 26 at the Hollywood 3 Cinemas Pitt Meadows.​

The Reelstars Film Festival has been organized by the District’s Media Local Specialist Association. Its members...

​Birchland Elementary School welcomed parents, students and staff to a new school year and announced a new partnership with Port Coquitlam Fire Fighters Charitable Department at the Community Barbecue on September 12, 2019. An initial $1500 was donated to support Birchland Elementary’s Breakfast Program and the Port Coquitlam Fire Fighters will...

School District 43 Summer Learning Program boasts yet another successful year in providing engaging learning opportunities for students over the summer holidays.  
SD43's 2019 Summer Learning program was a huge success with over 7,000 course registrations , 300 more than in 2018 for grades 1-12 courses offered at 9 elementary,...

Students, parents, staff, alumni and friends of Riverview Park Elementary celebrated the past 25 amazing years at their official 25th anniversary event on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Principal Anita Young MC’ed the event and a speech was given by SD43’s Superintendent Patricia Gartland.

The student choir sang songs and  many shared fond...

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Congratulations to Aspenwood's Me-2-We students that have raised $15,560 for We Charity!
Aspenwood Elementary students spent weeks learning about the importance of clean water and how in many places in the world, many do not have access to clean water. In addition, students also learned about children having to...

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Pictured (L-R): Council Chief Ed Hall, SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland Pictured (L-R): Councillor George Chaffee, Councillor John Peters, Council Chief Ed Hall, Superintendent Patricia Gartland, Board Chair Barb Hobson, MP Fin Donnelly, MP Ron McKinnon
For the first time, the Kwikwetlem First Nation and School District No....

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)'s 1st Annual Elementary School Sphero Challenge was held on Thursday, May 23rd and 30th at Winslow Centre featuring elementary students working collaboratively, exercising their computation thinking skills and solving problems through coding with Spheros. Twenty-six elementary schools in the district were represented with over 90 students and teachers involved in the event....

Earlier this year SD43 Middle School Teacher librarians selected ten new fiction titles for students to read over the school year.  After reading each book, students from Banting Middle School,  Moody Middle, Hillcrest Middle, Minnekhada Middle, Maple Creek Middle, Scott Creek Middle, Maillard Middle and Summit Middle Schools  completed a short...

For most teenagers, getting a driver's licence is an exciting milestone that represents freedom and independence.  But getting behind the wheel can also be risky.  Although youth injuries and deaths from vehicle crashes are declining, they are still unacceptably high. Unsafe choices associated with driving and being a passenger in a...

About 10,000 students from across British Columbia competed, 209 made the provincial finals, including four students from School District 43  that won at Canada's largest, annual French-language public speaking competition,  Concours d'art oratoire   hosted by the Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon on May 4, 2019.  The competition is open to all students, grades 6 through 12,...

​School District 43 students participated in Coquitlam Public Library's 4th annual  Science Expo on May 2nd, Thursday at the City Centre Branch library.  T he event was open to students from grades 4 to 12, where students were able to enhance their skills in scientific  thinking and communication and share their passion for science and technology!...

The School District 43 hosted yet another successful Annual KidSport Golf tournament on May 5, 2019 . The participants from the School District raised $29,000 for KidSport Tricities. 
The winning team members were Shawn Silverstone, Selwyn Tam, Jamie Askew, and Troy Cunningham. 
The Tournament committee would like to thank all of our sponsors...

Terry Fox Secondary School hosted it's 3rd annual Power of Ideas Open House event on April 24, 2019, where BC's top science institutions and organizations presented interactive displays of science and technology! Organizations present were Science World, BC Hydro, Triumf, UBC, Douglas College, SFU Science Al!ve and Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
This...

On April 1 st , 2019, all 77 school sites within School District 43 implemented a new recycling program.
The new recycling program anticipates a reduced contamination rate in garbage disposal from 80% to 20%, despite an increasing amount of diversified waste products in schools.

School Readiness for Recycling
Schools have...

​Congratulations to the SD43 Terry Fox Ravens for winning the 2019 B.C. Junior Girls Basketball Championship beating the Kelowna Owls 76-36 at the Langley Event Centre March 2 nd , 2019.  A dream 35-0 season for this team of ninth graders. 

(Photo by Howard Tsumura property of VarsityLetters.ca 2019. All Rights...

Let's Think Pink! SD43 Board of Education and members of the Leadership Team wearing "It's Cool to be Kind" shirt in support of Pink Shirt Day (Wednesday, February 27). 
Here are some of the many activities at SD43 schools including students and employees proudly wearing pink to raise awareness of bullying on Pink Shirt Day. 

Kind...

On February 1, 2019, the Syntechs Robotics Club from Heritage Woods Secondary School hosted its very first VEX Competition BC Winter Qualifiers where close to 60 teams from all over BC competed to qualify for event championships and to secure a spot at the provincials. Despite the clubs first time...

 
Doing something kind for another and not expecting anything in return is what Real Acts of Caring Week is all about! How did RAC begin? RAC week began at Central Community School in Port Coquitlam in 2005 when thirteen 8 and 9 year old students heard about the...

​ Most heroes don't take their first chance. It's your second (and last!) chance to see our student-led middle school tour when iHub Roadshow Comes Home on Thursday, 17 January. Click here for more info.

​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 Winter/Spring...

Two SD43 educators have recently been recognized for their outstanding work and contributions to their profession. 


Tina D'Amelio, a counsellor at Banting Middle School in Coquitlam , was recently given the award as an Exceptional Educator from the Tri-Cities Women's Collaborative Hub. Tina has spent 32 years in education...

​Students, employees and parents around the district have been enjoying the festivities and excitement of the season with fun holiday activities including: crafts, baking, winter carnivals and Christmas concerts.

  We are extremely proud of how our many schools, students, parents and employees exhibit the true holiday spirit helping others  by collecting...

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...

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...

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!

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,...

​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...

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...

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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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...

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...

​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...

​ 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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​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...

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'...

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'...

​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!

​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...

​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...

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...

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 ,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

​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,...

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...

​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...

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...

​Plenty of hair went flying on October 7 at École Kilmer Elementary as a result of the school's successful fundraising for this year's Terry Fox Run. The school raised $6,914.25 this year, adding to the $26,619.22 they've now raised over the past five years. To mark the success, 20 students had...

École Mary Hill Elementary held a special event on Thursday, October 6 where they unveiled their new school mural. Invited guests at the event included members of the Kwikwetlem band, members of the Aboriginal Education Department, parent volunteers, Trustee Kerri Palmer Isaak as well as the entire staff and students of...

​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...

​R.C. MacDonald Elementary School has a population of only 136 students but that didn't stop this little school with a big heart from shattering their school goal by raising $4,000 for this year's Terry Fox Run. Principal Ceri Watkins provided ample incentive by agreeing to dye his hair and beard blue...

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) has been selected to take part in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) run by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education and will be providing a student-designed science experiment to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit. The experiment...

Congratulations to Ranch Park Elementary teacher, Grace Lee, and students on being awarded the Enthusiasm and Spirit Award for their song entry titled "A Little Thanks" for the Sing Me A Song program. Click here to see the song video.   This is the first time a B.C. school has been...

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Student-Athletes were at the top of their game in the Provincial Track and Field Championships held in Nanaimo from June 2-4.

Three SD43 athletes were triple medal winners in the event including Chanell Botsis from Dr. Charles Best Secondary who won the women’s senior discus and...

  The SD43 Aboriginal Education Department has released the second edition of The Canoe magazine  to an even wider audience and in partnership with the Surrey and Mission School Districts, click here to read. In February, the first edition was released, click here to read. The magazine's purpose is to highlight our...

Congratulations to Heritage Woods Secondary senior AAA Tennis Team for winning the Fraser Valley Championship and the Provincial Championship.   Congratulations to Gleneagle Secondary senior boys' rugby team for winning the AAA Tier 2 Provincial Championship.   Congratulations to Gleneagle Secondary golf team for winning the AAA Provincial Championship for the...

​In February, the SD43 Aboriginal Education Department released their first edition of the magazine "The Canoe."   Now they are gearing up to release the second edition in mid-June to an even wider audience. The magazine's purpose is to highlight our success stories, stress the good work that our teachers and students are...

Miller Park Elementary students, teachers, staff and community members came together to bring life to a beautiful 56-foot-long mural highlighting local mountains and wildflowers. The new mural is a colourful addition to the school courtyard.  
Photo courtesy of the Tri-City News. For more information, please see this Tri-City News story. ...

After winning gold medals at the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair last month, three SD43 students  competed at the Canada-Wide Science Festival (CWSF) on May 14 in Montreal.  All three students won top prizes, achieving a gold, a silver, and a bronze in their respective categories.   In addition, they won $17,500   in...

Out of 10,000 students from across British Columbia, 260 total and nine from School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) competed in the provincial finals for the 33rd Annual French public speaking competition, Concours d'art oratoire .   The event this year was held on May 7 at the Simon Fraser University campus in Surrey . Student participants are...

Two SD43 teachers,  Emmanuel Escueta and Greg Tjosvold, were recently awarded Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence . Recipients are honoured for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing their students for a digital and innovation-based economy. Emmanuel Escueta , a grade 2 French Immersion teacher with École...

Tri-Cities Champions for Young Children Awards of Excellence recently recognized SD43 Early Learning Coordinator, Andrea Hunter as the Leadership Champion winner and Strong Start Facilitator, Julia Punzo as the Individual Champion winner. Andrea is very passionate about the early years and has been a big leader in this area at both the...

On May 12, the Coquitlam Public Library in partnership with SD43 , the City of Coquitlam, and Douglas College, hosted a Science Expo   open to Coquitlam students from grades 3-12.  Students from 17 schools participated in the event in four categories based on grade level: elementary, middle, junior and senior.   Winners received ...

  On May 12, Heritage Woods Secondary  hosted a Welcome Tea  for new immigrant and refugee families in the Tri Cities. The event included student performances and was attended by  close to 200 guests.   1.       Special thanks to all of the students, staff and   Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) team for an unforgettable event....

  Seaview Elementary students helped to paint two colorful buddy benches. The benches will be installed on the playground and are intended to promote friendship. For more information, read this   Tri-City News article.   Photo courtesy of Tri-City News.

    1. Gleneagle Secondary’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast runs May 11-13 and 18-20 with shows at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from students or at the front office during school hours. For more information click here. 2.  Terry Fox Secondary’s Rock the Fox concert will take place...

May 8 at the Young Entrepreneurship Leadership Launchpad (YELL) 2016 Venture Challenge 18 teams from Richmond, West Vancouver and Coquitlam competed in the Venture Finals. Two SD43 teams took home 1st and 2nd place.   1st Place - Cering is a wearable technology that is activated with the simple touch of a button to call...

  Congratulations to Gleneagle Secondary’s Senior Golf team for winning the District Championships. They’re off to the Fraser Valley Championships on May 26. Dr. Charles Best 's team finished second and Riverside Secondary 's team placed third. H eritage Woods Secondary's team took home the Junior title.  

  After winning gold at the provincials, SD43 schools are sending six teams from three schools to Iowa (May 25-29) for Odyssey of the Mind Worlds. Teams from Harbour View Elementary, Glenayre Elementary, and Port Moody Secondary School (four teams) will represent Canada later this month.   Odyssey of the Mind  is an international educational...

  Thanks to all who came out to support SD43's 3rd annual golf tournament on May 1 to benefit KidSport Tri-Cities and helped us to raise over $31,000! This amount allows over 120 children and youth to play sports within our community and within our schools.

  31 SD43 Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarship winners receive $1000 awards. The apprentices included plumbers, electricians, cooks, refrigeration mechanics, carpenters, joiners, cooks and hairstylists. Congratulations to these apprentices who are well on their way to successful trades careers! For more info on the Secondary School Apprenticeship option, visit this website: ...

    On April 13 and 14 over 2,000 grade 4 and 5 elementary students from across the district participated in the 38th Annual Como Lake Relays. Photos courtesy of the Tri City News.  See more photos   here.  

Ten SD43 students from six schools recently participated in the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair for grade 7-12 . The three-day event was held April 7-9, 2016 at the University of BC. The students got to meet like-minded peers who engaged in inquiry-based science projects. They formed connections with students...

We are pleased to share the news and the pictures of SD43's Aboriginal Education Canoe that is now fully installed in the new Port Moody sky train station.  The Aboriginal Education Department would like to give special thank Laurie Ebenal and Malcom Key who initiated this project two years ago. Listen...

  SD43 Community School Coordinators along with SFU student teachers and Faculty Associates, hosted a week-long camp over spring break for students called the School of Wonderstanding. The camp is dedicated to ensure that students have opportunities for both learning and fun during their time away from school. and takes place...

  Last year, Moody Middle began to focus on presentations of learning (POL) and their significance in celebrating and sharing learning.   This is not only an important step in the inquiry process but also fits very well with the school's vision of learning through the arts.   Presentations of Learning...

  Dr. Charles Best Secondary grade 10 student, Mikayla Papillo, came home with a 5 th place finish from the Canadian National Qualifier Synchronized Swimming Championships. She and her BC Aquasonics team placed 5 th in Junior Team Routine and 6 th overall with their championship score. This is the highest...

  ​Please join us in celebrating Kwayhquitlum Middle’s  21st Anniversary Wednesday, April 20, 2016    1:45 p.m. Assembly—students, parents and staff 3:30—5:00 p.m. Kway Anniversary Party—school gym 5:30—7:00 p.m. Get-together at Samz, 2342 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam All current and former staff members are invited to attend. Come reconnect with old...

  Students at Dr. Charles Best secondary got to swim in a shark tank, visit the pyramids of Giza and Machu Picchu, and stand on the moon — without leaving the classroom. Google brought its new virtual reality (VR) technology and pilot program Pioneer Expeditions to the Coquitlam school — the...

   
Heritage Woods Secondary's senior boys' lacrosse team took home the Tier 2 BC high school provincial championship after a perfect undefeated tournament. Riverside Secondary's boys' curling team placed 4th in the BC high school provincial championships. Riverside Secondary's senior girls' basketball team placed 5th and Dr. Charles Best Secondary...

    Congratulations to the Inquiry Hub's team for their 2nd place finish out of 63 teams in BC (Pre-build category) at the University of British Columbia's annual Physics Olympics.

  On March 3, 2016, three Maple Creek Students, Dorsa, Zachar and Jasmine accompanied Mrs. Evans’ grade 1 students from É cole Glen Elementary on their walking field trip to Save On Foods. These same middle school students visited Mrs. Evans’ class three weeks ago as part of Real Acts of Caring...

  Panorama Heights Elementary is one of 10 schools in School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to purchase pedal desks and other active equipment for use in classes this year. The initiative is one of several strategies SD43 schools are using to teach students self-regulation. For more information, please read this Tri-City News article....

  Read how SD43 is working to keep its students safe and how approaches to bullying have changed in this Tri City News series about Pink Shirt Day: Pink Shirt Day: building bullying resistant kids
Pink Shirt Day: Bullying from both sides In addition, SD43 is updating its policies and...

  As highlighted in a full-page feature article in the Tri-City News, many SD43 schools are using self-regulation techniques as part of the social and emotional curriculum. SD43 has been working with the Canadian Self-Regulation Initiative on programs to help students recognize and reduce stress. Some tools and technique being used...

  On February 19, two SD43 students, Molly Duval from Meadowbrook Elementary and John Choi from Como Lake Middle, participated in the fourth annual BC Braille Challenge. Students were tested on reading and writing skills such as spelling, proofreading, reading, and speed and accuracy. Seventeen blind and visually impaired students from eleven...

Congratulations to Heritage Woods Secondary's junior boys and girls basketball teams for winning the SD43 district championships. Best of luck in the Fraser Valley Championships. Go Kodiaks!  

  On February 2, 2016 Montgomery Middle School students recognized a very special person at their school and significant milestone. C ustodian Sures Chandra  celebrated his 35 th anniversary of working in  the district. What makes it extra special is he has spent his entire career serving at Montgomery Middle. 

  Don't miss these four great SD43 productions about to hit the stage this February.  Be sure to grab your tickets quick before they sell out! Centennial Secondary’s highly anticipated “Shrek: The Musical” runs February 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at shrekcentennial.eventbrite. For more information, see this...

  To celebrate Family Literacy Day on Wednesday January 27, 2016, students at Central Community Elementary School invited family members to come in and read with them. They were then treated to a dynamic presentation from a local author, Lee Fodi, whose books the students have been reading in class. Fodi is an...

  Terry Fox Secondary grade 12 international education student and debate club founder, Sophia Kim, has achieved many accolades in both the national and international debating competitive community. Most recently, she out debated over 200 other students from across Canada and the United States to win the National Stanford Invitational junior...

  Pinetree secondary teacher, Jon Hamlin has been chosen by Tri City News as "One of our Heroes of 2015" in part for his work writing the information technology component of B.C.'s revised curriculum. Photo and story courtesy of Tri City News. Read the full story here.

  Heritage Woods Secondary industrial design students won $1000 for their waste management proposal as part of SFU Public Square's Re Think Food initiative. The event was held at Science World and participants went through various workshops throughout the day, including ideation, learning how to plan a proposal, budgeting, tips on how to make a good presentation,...

  School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) and Finger Food Studios are working together to integrate lesson plans with robotics and connected software. Middle school students will be introduced to computer programming in a new way. Watch the video here.

  December really was a month of community service and charity for many SD43 schools, students and staff  who came together with the Christmas spirit of giving to help those in our communities Some highlights include: ·          SD43 schools in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore including the Coquitlam Board Office, donated over 30...

  Kudos to the ‪ SD43 Citadel Middle School students for showing leadership, community spirit and compassion by helping to raise $600 to assist the seven families at Banting Middle School who recently lost their homes in the North Road fire.

  The Aspenwood Elementary elves were busy yesterday making over 900 Christmas crackers for charity! Aspenwood Cares is a club that began by the students wanting to do Acts of Kindness that would give back to the community. This year they helped make over 900 Christmas crackers for local seniors’ homes,...

  On Saturday, December 5, around 100 Metro Vancouver students aged eight to 18, including many SD43 students, participated in Codecreate , the largest province-wide coding initiative. The event kicked off Computer Science Education Week, December 7 to 13 . Pinetree Secondary School’s Mr. Jon Hamlin , VP of Computer Using...

​ ‎ SD43 Board Chair Judy Shirra and Trustee Carol Cahoon seen here greeting students and families for Eagle Ridge Elementary School's annual Pancake Breakfast. It was a very successful event organized by Eagle Ridge Pac, collecting close to $2000 worth of toys for SHARE and $1222.45 for the Coquitlam...

  Dr. Charles Best Secondary's senior boys soccer team continued their incredible season by winning the Provincial title against Argyle of North Vancouver. In a game that saw the boys go down 1-0, the boys showed tremendous resolve by mounting wave after wave of offensive pressure. With 7 minutes left in...

  Jan Unwin, Superintendent of Graduation and Student Transitions with BC Ministries of Education and Advanced Education, poses with Inquiry Hub students and Vice Principal Dave Truss in front of a new student-created mural. 

 
On September 4th one of our music students, Jack Thomas, lost most of his right arm in a tragic workplace accident. In an effort to support Jack and his family, Terry Fox Rock School presented a benefit concert. on December 2 featuring Hey Ocean, Greg Drummond Trio, Royal Oak,...

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Congratulations to the Riverside Secondary Grade 9 girls volleyball team, finishing a perfect season by winning the district championship! Riverside's senior girls were also district champions and the junior girls finished 2nd overall.

  Riverside students are benefiting from faster, more reliable internet access after SD43's Next Generation Network upgrade. All 70 schools in the district have now switched to NGN. Photo: Riverside students Vlad Pomogaev, Brenda Shen, Tyler Cristiano, Lizzy Whitham

For more information see Tri-City News. ...

  Grade 12 Riverside Student, Vlad Pomogaev, spent two years designing and building a smart phone controlled electric skateboard that can reach speeds of up to 32km/h.  Photo and information courtesy of Tri-City News.

  Heritage Woods students are taking their passion for computer programming into elementary and middle schools and teaching younger students the elements of coding. Photo and information courtesy of Tri-City News.

  School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is pleased to announce that we have awarded the contract to begin construction on a new building for Moody Middle School, in Port Moody. Building designer is Omicron Architects and the Olivit Construction are the builders.

  Eagle Mountain Middle School was selected as one of 17 BC Innovation Partnership Projects and is pioneering the province's revised K-9 curriculum using the latest in technology, flexible classroom spaces and teaching strategies. Photo and information courtesy of Tri-City News.

  Inquiry Hub Secondary School - Coquitlam, Grade 9 brothers, Laef and Alin Kucheran, created http://www.votevancouver.org/ - a free online platform connecting voters and candidates. Photo and information courtesy of Tri-City News.

  To mark the 11th anniversary of the Confucius Institute, celebrations took place at Winslow Centre on September 26 and was attended by many special guests including local MLA Linda Reimer, SD43 Board Vice-Chair Kerri Palmer Isaak, Trustees Chuck Denison and Barb Hobson, Superintendent Patricia Gartland, Coquitlam City Councillors Terry O'Neill,...

  Tori Shaferman and Janah Limbo, Riverview Park Elementary students, won the Elementary category for the Organic Recycling Poster Contest. Administrator Dennis Shannon and the Teacher Neil Morrison stood with the students to receive the cheque for the students and school from Dave Sands, Principal of Energy and Sustainability for School...

  The PAC group at Pinetree Way Elementary school recently hosted a night of Science in conjunction with Science World.  Students and parents were entertained with displays, exhibits and experiments.  Over 400 members of the community attended the event.

  Grade 6 – 8 Concours d'art Oratoire French Speaking Contest Winners represented School District No.43 at the Provincial CPF finals on May 2nd. In order from left to right: Yasmin Harden, Ashiana Sunderji, Maya Patel, Katya Kubyshkin, Ashiana Sunderji, Heeva Chavoshi, Alyson Emery, Lucy Caldwell and Stephen Songo

  Renee Boldut, a Grade 8 student at Citadel middle school in Port Coquitlam, is organizing a Walk for Awareness to end the stigma against mental illness. The event takes place at the school Thursday, May 7. Port Moody Mayor Greg Moore proclaimed  May 7th is Child and Youth Mental Health...

  The BC Sports Hall of Fame sent Canadian paralympian, Marni Abbott, to Mountain Meadows school on May 6th to speak to the school during a monthly assembly about perseverance.   Mountain Meadows is also hosting the B.C. Wheelchair Basketball Association during the week of May 4 th .  

  Janice Pang, a grade 11 student at Pinetree Secondary School, is among twelve of Canada’s top high school scientists that have been selected by Youth Science Canada to represent Canada at the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) on May 10-15...

    Every year a number of students at Best and around the world write Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.  The exam scores are reported on a 5-point scale, where a 5 is equivalent to a grade of A in the corresponding university course.  AP exams are the equivalent of a college...

    Anmore Mayor John McEwen, School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Superintendent Patricia Gartland, and Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore celebrate International Education Partners with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce sponsored by the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

    As part of its month dedicated to practicing "Random Acts of Kindness", Mountain Meadows participated in the National Cupcake Day for the S.P.C.A., holding a cupcake sale after school on Monday, February 23rd in front of the school.  Mountain Meadows' parents and children donated home-baked and decorated cupcakes that...

      Counsellor Hariette Chang and Maple Creek students showed their commitment to Random Acts of Caring week by singing sweet songs, dropping off flowers and chocolates to the board office staff.

  Six Eagle Mountain Students guided the Village of Anmore Mayor and Council, Board Chair Judy Shirra, Vice-Chair Kerri Palmer Issak, Superintendent Patricia Gartland, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Ivano Cecchini, Acting Prinicipal Devon Ross, and Eagle Mountain Principal Nancy Bennett around the new middle school on Feb. 5th, 2015. The event was a great...

Eagle Ridge staff, PAC group and the City of Coquitlam came together to celebrate the victory of raising $60,000 for a new Eagle Ridge school/ community playground. Congratulations on your great fundraising efforts.

Monty Middle School's Holiday Hoe Down was a huge success. Students performed, participated and above all had fun. What a great way to end 2014. Great event Monty!    

Students and Staff came together to donate 1,912 items to the SHARE society- Family and Community Services food bank. We would like to congratulate them for all their efforts.

Lord Baden-Powell's Parent Group worked hard to create a Pancake and PJ day for all of the students. Tummys were filled and pictures were drawn. Overall a great success.

Coquitlam Firefighters came to School District No.43 (Coquitlam) board office to pick up the 2177 donated item from the Board Office staff. The donated items will go to the local food bank. SHARE Family & Community Services Society is a non- profit, independent, community based organization providing leadership and programs in...

Two Aspenwood Elementary classes formed an organization called Aspenwood Cares a few weeks ago where the goal of the group is to "give back" to the community in various ways. Our first project is to make Christmas crackers for local seniors homes. We are planning on making close to 1000 crackers!...

Roy Stibbs School has been awarded $1000.00 as the winner of the B.C. Region Green Schools, Green Futures Award Program sponsored by TreeCanada and FedEx Express Canada. The judges considered environmental efforts
and contributions in five areas: Ecological School Yards
Reducing Waste
Conserving Energy
Being a Caring School
Eco Education From over 100 schools...

With the help of the local PAC group, Harbourview Elementary students learn about the steps involved in bringing food to the table with the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program. This program promotes local producers and gives students an opportunity to try new fruits and veggies. Look at them eating...

The Ranch Park Elementary Build Our Kids Success (BOKS) students had a couple special guests arrive on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at 7:45am. BC Lions team members Adam Bighill (in picture) and Paul McCallum joined the students' in physical activities for an hour before school officially started. The BOKS program is...

Students in Mrs. Manton's grade 7 & 8 French Immersion class had the wonderful opportunity to work with Darcy Ellis from the Aboriginal Education Department. Each of her students did an individual whale to create the art work. The art work is a "work-in-progress" as they will be continuing to work on...

The Heritage Woods Girls Field Hockey team won the Fraser Valley Championships for the second time in three years defeating South Delta 3 to 0.   The Kodiak players demonstrated amazing skill, teamwork and grit to take this second title.   Provincial Championships will be held in West Vancouver November 12-14th....

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) student Ty Waters, who attended Aspenwood Elementary and will be attending Eagle Mountain Middle in the fall of 2016, is sharing his message of peace and unity through the release of his first song, “Only Human.” The music video was released on YouTube on July 20....

The Japanese club at Gleneagle Secondary raised over $1,000 for the victims of the Kunamoto earthquake which struck in mid-April. Their efforts earned them a visit from the Japanese Consul General, Asako Okai, on June 7. The special assembly, which was also attended by School District 43 (Coquitlam) trustees, Superintendent Patricia...

On Thursday, June 17, Inquiry Hub Secondary celebrated its first-ever graduation class. Inquiry Hub is an SD43 program that provides students in Grades 9-12 an innovative, technology driven, full-time program which allows them to pursue their own learning questions by shaping their educational experience around their interests instead of structured classing....

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is presenting the Canadian Red Cross $25,420.21 in support of the relief efforts for the Fort McMurray residents that were displaced by the wildfires that resulted in one of the biggest evacuations in Canadian history. The monies were raised through an initiative spearheaded by Grade 7...

​School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) wishes all students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators a safe and happy summer season. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall. For tips on how to have an enjoyable summer, see some of the resources and information links below. Sun Safety Tips ...

Best wishes to all graduates School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) congratulates the graduating class of 2016. We are proud of yo​​​u 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 this point...

Over 20 SD43 schools took the time to give back to the community through their participation in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program this year. Special acknowledgement goes to Aspenwood Elementary for being the top fundraising school in the Fraser area and third overall in BC by...