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École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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  • Territorial Acknowledgement

    Territorial Acknowledgement

    We acknowledge we are on the ancestral  unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). We thank the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm who continue to live on these lands and care for them, along with the waters and all that is above and below.      
  • Dr. Charles Best - 100 Year Anniversary of Insulin - read up in the Cafeteria seating area

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

    • Age 16 – Attended the University of Toronto to pursue medicine. Played professional basketball to finance his education.
    • Age 19 – Served in the Canadian Army during WW1.
    • Age 21 – Won a coin toss to become the assistant to Dr. Frederick Banting.
    • Age 22 - Co-discovered insulin. They sold the patent to the University for $1 to ensure worldwide access.
    • Age 23 – Dr. Banting share the Nobel Prize in Medicine with Dr. Best
    • Age 28 – University Professor and President. Honored with numerous awards and distinctions.
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    Is your child entering Grade 6 in September 2026? Attend our Late French Immersion Parent Information Night!

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | SD43 Education Learning Centre (1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam)

    Late French Immersion begins in Grade 6 and is designed for students whose first language is not French. This three-year program (Grades 6–8) supports students in learning the B.C. curriculum in French, while continuing to develop strong English language skills.
  • Apply to Kindergarten and Late Program of Choice Starting Jan 8th!

    Apply to Kindergarten and Late Program of Choice Starting Jan 8th!

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Dec. 19 Daily Announcements
December 19, 2025
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Administrative Appointments Effective February 1, 2026
November 26, 2025
​ ​The district would like to congratulate our newly appointed vice-principals and principals and thank those that are retiring or leaving the district. Other administrators are moving to new communities within...
Catchment Update for Moody, Mountain Meadows, and Eagle Ridge Elementary Schools
November 26, 2025
​ As previously reported, School District #43 (Coquitlam) completed an annual district-wide catchment boundary review. As part of the review process, it was determined that adjustments would be beneficial...
Province approves plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary
October 17, 2025
​ Province approves plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary
After a devastating fire two years ago, the plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary is moving forward with expedited...
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  • Schools re-open after winter vacation
    05 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Schools re-open after winter vacation
    Jan 05, 2026
    All Day
  • Immunization Forms due to office
    05 Jan 2026
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    Immunization Forms due to office
    Jan 05, 2026
    All Day
  • Winter Clothing and Essentials Drive
    05 Jan 2026
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    Winter Clothing and Essentials Drive
    Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
    All Day

    ​We have extended the winter clothing and essentials drive for the month of January. Items can be dropped off at the office or given to Heather B our Youth Worker. 

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Course Catalogue FINAL 2026-2027 .pdf Course Catalogue FINAL 2026-2027
Dr. Charles Best Club List for 2025-2026.pdf Dr. Charles Best Club List for 2025-2026
Dr. Charles Best School Code of Conduct 2025.26.pdf Dr. Charles Best School Code of Conduct 2025.26
2024 Grade 9 English online course selection video.mp4 2024 Grade 9 English online course selection video
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2525 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam BC
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