Upcoming NVSD Public Input Opportunities
The school district invites members of the community to share feedback regarding:
- The Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar. Comments will be accepted between January 14 and February 11, 2025
- Budget Priorities for 2025/26. Comments will be accepted between February 4 and March 4, 2025
More information about these opportunities, including ways to participate, will be shared through upcoming school district communications. Please check your email.
Events
Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night – January 15
Families with students in Grades 7 to 11 are invited to learn about the various enhanced programs and academies offered at secondary schools throughout the school district. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Carson Graham Secondary (2145 Jones Avenue). While optional, we would appreciate your RSVP using this link.
Public Board Meeting – January 21
A Board of Education Public Board Meeting takes place on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. Visit our Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda and board package, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.
Late French Immersion information sessions – January 22
An information session for Grade 5 students and their families interested in learning about the Late French Immersion (LFI) program (entry into the LFI program in Grade 6 in Sept 2025) will be held on January 22, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Education Services Centre (2121 Lonsdale Ave) on the 5th floor (Mountainview Room). Grade 5 students and their families are welcome to attend. Please register online in advance. For more information, visit the Late French Immersion web page.
Please note, transfer requests take place between January 6 to March 7, 2025. Please contact Tracy Langer, District French Facilitator (tlanger@sd44.ca), if you have any questions.
Trade Information Night – January 23
This popular information night invites students and their families to explore various trade opportunities available to students in Grades 10-12. Learn from local businesses, SkilledTradesBC, post-secondary representatives and NVSD career program educators. Register online by January 20, 2025.
IB Diploma Programme – Key dates in January/February
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging two-year university preparatory curriculum that leads to a qualification widely recognized by the world's leading universities. It is offered at Carson Graham Secondary.
Grade 10 students and their families are invited to learn more about the IB diploma Programme, through one or all of the following:
- Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. DP coordinators Q&A at the Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night at Carson Graham Secondary.
- Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. IB Diploma Programme information session, Carson Graham library.
- Wednesday, February 5. Deadline for current Grade 10 students to RSVP by email to Liz Thornhill (lthornhill@sd44.ca) to attend DP for a Day, where students will experience the program firsthand.
The deadline to apply for the September 2025 intake is Tuesday, February 18. Visit the Carson Graham IB Diploma Programme web page for application and fee information, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Standing Committee Meeting – February 4
A Board of Education Standing Committee Meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be budget development. Visit the Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.
Playhouse – Exhibition open
The Gordon Smith Gallery and Artists for Kids invites you to experience Playhouse. The exhibition features artworks from over 20 Canadian artists and presents the Gordon Smith Gallery as a place to hear stories, meet characters, and transform the spaces we inhabit in order to unveil unseen narratives. The exhibition sets the stage for us to consider ways in which the physical, social, cultural, and imagined qualities of a place are intertwined. Visit Artists for Kids for more information.
NVSD Registrations
Elementary Band and Strings — Registration opens January 13
Elementary Band and Strings is open to students in Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings. Our unique instrumental music program complements the Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction in a supportive and fun learning environment. Registration for the 2025/26 school year begins on Monday, January 13 and continues until Friday, February 28.
While there is a Late Registration period, this is subject to program availability and class size at your child’s school site and is dependent on sufficient registrations received by February 28. Visit the Elementary Band and Strings web page for information, including program fees.
Academies — Application period opens January 16
Our highly specialized academies are designed to enhance the overall student experience by providing learning environments that concentrate on a focal skill set. Students in Grades 8 to 12 work towards graduation while accelerating their knowledge and skill development in an area of interest that can form a foundation for successful post-graduation pursuits.
The following academies will be offered during the 2025/26 school year: AFK Studio Art, Basketball, Dance, Digital Media, Digital Media Lite, Field Hockey, Hockey Skills, Robotics, Rowing, Soccer, and Volleyball.
The application period for academies begins on Thursday, January 16, and the initial placement offer deadline is Thursday, March 6. Applications received after March 6 may be placed on a waitlist. Final academy offerings are subject to sufficient enrolment. For more information, please visit our Academies web page and plan on attending the Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night on Wednesday, January 15, at Carson Graham Secondary.
New registration and transfer requests open
Initial registration for students new to the school district, and initial transfer requests for existing NVSD students in Grades 1-12 begin on Monday, January 6 and end on Friday, March 7. Registrations and transfer requests received after March 7 will be placed in schools based on catchments where space is available. Visit the Student Registration web page for detailed information.
Artists for Kids After School Art — Registration open
Taught by art specialist teachers and assisted by secondary art students, Artists for Kids After School Art classes provide students the opportunity to further their artistic ability and foster positive attitudes towards the visual arts. Registration for winter classes is now open. Visit the Artists for Kids website for more information and to register.
Artists for Kids Spring Break Day Camps — Registration open
Artists for Kids is pleased to offer two weeks of Spring Break Day Camps! Campers will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and more. Both full day and half day camps are available. Registration is now open. Visit the Artists for Kids website for more information and to register.
North Vancouver Online Learning – Online 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. Students can also choose to engage in their NVOL courses entirely remotely online or in a blended model of online and in-person interactions at our NVOL Centre.
Visit the NVOL website to see our full suite of courses from Grades 8 through 12 in both English and French. The French Immersion online course offerings allow students the opportunity to meet the requirements of their Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires en Colombie-Britannique online through L' École Virtuelle de Vancouver nord.
Additional Information and Opportunities
North Vancouver District Public Library Tween Advisory Group
The North Vancouver District Public Library Tween Advisory Group is for students in Grades 5-7 who want to collaborate with the library and other like-minded kids to make an impact! The advisory group meets once a month at Capilano Library on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m. Register to save your spot!
