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To register a student or submit a transfer application, please make an appointment using our online booking system, complete a registration or transfer form, and review the information on our Student Registration and Transfer Requests page to ensure you bring all the required material for your appointment. To notify us of a student withdrawal, please email withdrawals@sd44.ca.

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Kindergarten Information Session - October 11

Parents/guardians of children who will enter Kindergarten in September 2024 (children born in 2019) are invited to a Kindergarten information session on Wednesday, October 11 at Argyle Secondary School.

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The Art of Conversation – exhibition open

The Art of Conversation explores the role of art as a platform for communication and draws conversational threads between the works in the Gordon Smith Gallery, highlighting art's potential to facilitate and provoke dialogue.

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Elementary Band & Strings Late Registration

Late Registration for 2023-2024 Band and Strings ends September 29, 2023.

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Academies registration ongoing

Late application and applications to be on academy waitlists continue to be accepted for many NVSD Academies.

Visit the Academies webpage for more information.

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We're Hiring!

The NVSD is looking for great talent to join our team! We're currently recruiting for Casual/On-Call Custodians.

Come learn, share and grow with us!

Pictured: Chris, May and Leonora at Handsworth Secondary

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Moving to Adulthood (supporting youth with diverse abilities)

Join the North Vancouver School District, West Vancouver School District, Community Living BC and Ministry of Children and Family Development for an evening of discussion and transition-related resources for youth and families.

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2024/25 Kindergarten - Registration begins October 12

Registration for priority placement for 2024/25 Kindergarten (children born in 2019) begins on Thursday, October 12, and continues until Friday, December 15. Information regarding the registration process will be soon available on the Kindergarten registration web page.

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Make a difference, teach with us!

Teacher candidates looking to contribute their skills, talent, and experience to the natural place to learn, share and grow are invited to find out more about the variety of rewarding teaching opportunities available at the NVSD.

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North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration open

NVOL provides engaging, accessible and interactive learning experiences for students. Students can enrol any time during the school year and have one calendar year to complete their course remotely online or in a blended model of online and in-person interactions at our NVOL Centre.

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Supporting Parents/Caregivers with the Transition to Competency Based IEP's

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend an online presentation facilitated by Shelley Moore on October 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. RSVP to participate.

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The North Vancouver School District is situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. We would like to thank the Coast Salish people and value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.

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Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians (September 2023)

September 22, 2023

The Superintendent's Report is available in Microsoft Sway and text copy (below). Updates...

Principal Mark Barrett smiles to the camera while leaning against tall blue lockers while holding a phone screen to the camera.

North Van school scrolls forward on cellphone limits in class

September 19, 2023

Sutherland Secondary School principal Mark Barrett is reminding students that scrolling social...

A coach dressed in an al black tracksuit braces himself with his hands on his knees. Football players stand in line behind him.

Longtime Carson Graham coach gets the call to BC Football Hall of Fame

September 19, 2023

Larry Donohoe has been involved with the Carson Graham football program as...

In a moment of celebration two girls tap paddles while holding their other hand in a fist. They are both wearing black outfits.

North Vancouver sisters among Canada’s first pickleball pros

September 19, 2023

Alex and Angie Walker pump their fists in celebration at the APP Newport...

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Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

26 Sep 2023

6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

Sep 26, 2023

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Education Services Centre, 5th Floor District Calendar

Visit our Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda and board package (the latter is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting).
Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)

27 Sep 2023

All Day

Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)

Sep 27, 2023

All Day

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Band & Strings 2023-2024 late registration closes

29 Sep 2023

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Band & Strings 2023-2024 late registration closes

Sep 29, 2023

All Day

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The Elementary Band and Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).
More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (statutory holiday)

30 Sep 2023

All Day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (statutory holiday)

Sep 30, 2023

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“National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system. It’s a day to honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors and remember the children who never came home. It's a chance to engage and educate people about B.C.'s colonial history and how it has and continues to impact Indigenous communities.” (Source)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia; schools will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Note: September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day.
Resources:
Cyber Security Awareness Month

01 Oct 2023

All Day
Cyber Security Awareness Month

Oct 01, 2023

All Day

Calendar of Significant Dates and Events
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. The campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices. The theme for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 is Step up your cyber fitness [source].

Resources:
- Government of Canada – Get Cyber Safe
- Province of British Columbia – Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Principals' Month

01 Oct 2023

All Day
National Principals' Month

Oct 01, 2023

All Day

Calendar of Significant Dates and Events
National Principals' Month is an opportunity to recognize and honour principals and vice principals for their leadership and commitment to academic success for all students. It is observed annually in October.
Resources:
- NVSD News & Announcements - October is National Principals' Month