A great morning for bannock and hot coffee

A great morning for bannock and hot coffee

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day and Courtenay Elementary’s Indigenous support staff were at the school first thing in the morning to offer parents some fresh bannock. CECSS was also there with coffee and tea in the glorious morning sunshine. The...
Courtenay Elementary Holds Fun Fair

Courtenay Elementary Holds Fun Fair

Courtenay Elementary School held its Fun Fair on Friday, June 14. CECSS participated by running the BBQ for students and parents. Thanks to the generosity of Costco, there was plenty of sides and strawberries for all to enjoy. Courtenay Elementary and CECSS are deeply...
Perfect weather for sitting in the shade with a cold drink

Perfect weather for sitting in the shade with a cold drink

CECSS held its second “Chill in the Garden” on Tuesday the 11th. This time, the weather was hot– perfect for sitting in the shade with a cold drink. CECSS served up iced coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and mango-lemon infused water. There was plenty...
The office smells wonderful

The office smells wonderful

Courtenay Elementary will be holding its Fun Fair today from 3 PM. CECSS will be there grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving up cold drinks. The PAC put their cupcakes in our office as it seems to have good air conditioning and is always cool.
CECSS Holds Chill in the Garden

CECSS Holds Chill in the Garden

With the success of the “Coffee in the Garden” events, the Courtenay Elementary Community School Society decided to take advantage of the warm weather and hold coffee in the afternoon called “Chill in the Garden.” The first get together took...
Coffee in the Garden Continues to be a Hit

Coffee in the Garden Continues to be a Hit

The Courtenay Elementary Community School Society continued its “Coffee in the Garden” event on May 16. The purpose of event is simple: Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the morning after sending your kids off to school and mingle with other parents in the...
CECSS Continues its Coffee in the Garden

CECSS Continues its Coffee in the Garden

The Courtenay Elementary Community School Society continued its “Coffee in the Garden” event, holding more informal get-togethers in the school garden on May 2 and May 9.  The purpose of event is simple: Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the morning...
CECSS Holds First Coffee in the Garden

CECSS Holds First Coffee in the Garden

The Courtenay Elementary Community School Society held its first “Coffee in the Garden” on Thursday, April 25 from 8 AM to just before recess.  The purpose of event is simple: Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the morning after sending your kids...
CECSS Holds Final Vision Board Workshop

CECSS Holds Final Vision Board Workshop

On Wednesday, April 24, the Courtenay Elementary Community School Society, in cooperation with the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre, held the third and final vision boarding workshops in the school library.  Continuing from the...
Coffee in the Garden

Coffee in the Garden

Does getting ready for the school day make for a rushed morning? Wouldn’t it be great if you could sit down and chill a bit with some coffee or tea? Luckily, the weather has warmed up, so why not lounge outside for a bit with a cup of coffee? The...