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

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

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

    Attend our Parent Information Night for Kindergarten Programs of Choice and Late French Immersion for September 2026 entry

    Meet our principals, ask questions, and discover how these programs can enrich your child’s educational journey. This event is FREE and open to all parents – no registration is required.

    Topics include:
    - Overview of the Kindergarten Programs of Choice, Benefits and Expectations
    - Benefits of Learning a Second or Additional Language (French/ Mandarin)
    - Overview of the Montessori Approach
    - What does Learning Look Like / Typical Day at School
    - How to Support Your Child with Learning

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December 04, 2025
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District News

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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...
SD43 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DAYCARE OPERATOR
November 24, 2025
The Board invites Proposals from licensed, non-profit Child Care Service Operator with the necessary qualifications, expertise, capability and resources for the provision of operating a Before and After school...
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  • Winter Music Concert
    10 Dec 2025
    7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
    Winter Music Concert
    Dec 10, 2025
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Gym-entry by donation
  • Me 'N Ed's Pizza night
    11 Dec 2025
    All Day
    Me 'N Ed's Pizza night
    Dec 11, 2025
    All Day
    Austin Avenue location

    ​Order pizza from Me 'N Ed's today and 20% of all sales will go towards our 2026 After Grad!​ Applies to all dine in and take out orders. Be sure to mention "CHARLES BEST AFTER GRAD"  at time of order.

    604-931-2468 or https://meneds.ca/ 

  • Student Reporting - Core Competencies (Assembly Bell Schedule)
    16 Dec 2025
    All Day
    Student Reporting - Core Competencies (Assembly Bell Schedule)
    Dec 16, 2025
    All Day

    ​Students will stay in their block 2 classes to complete.  Students with NO block 2 class are to check the schedule in the lobby for their room assignment and be present from 10:35-11:45 am in their assigned room to complete. 

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Documents

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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
Grade 9-11 Parent Programming Presentation.pdf Grade 9-11 Parent Programming Presentation
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