​The Elementary Band & 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.​

​More information is available on the Academies web page.​​

Visit our 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.

​Students in Grades 9–12 and their families are invited to explore the wide range of careers and career pathways available in the arts. Students with an interest in visual arts, music, music therapy, dance, fashion design, architecture, gallery curation, jewelry making, animation, special effects, or acting are encouraged to attend.

• Engage with local businesses and cultural icons like the Vancouver Opera, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Opus Art Supplies, and Presentation House Theatre.
  

• Explore post secondary opportunities with representatives from La Salle College, Capilano University, SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts, KPU’s Wilson School of Design, BCIT Architecture and Design, Vancouver Film School, Langara College, Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.​
  

While optional, please consider completing this registration form​ by March 5. Your registration helps us estimate attendance and ensures you receive a reminder the day before the event.​​