Overdose Response Workshop

Overdose Response Workshop

British Columbia is in the midst of an unprecedented opioid emergency. The provincial government has reported that more than 1,600 lives have been lost to illicit drugs in the first nine months of 2022. Experts have even encouraged the public to carry a Naloxone kit...
Community Gym Nights

Community Gym Nights

In partnership with Lake Trail Community Education Society, CECSS will be facilitating community gym nights at Lake Trail Community School starting Thursday, November 3 and running until Thursday, December 1. Gym nights are a fun and positive way to practice skills,...
After School Activities Starting Up

After School Activities Starting Up

The community school will be starting up after school clubs after the Thanksgiving long weekend. We will be offering a LEGO and games club and art club. This year, we will be running two session a week for different grades. You will need to arrange to pick your child...
Supporting Children’s Emotions

Supporting Children’s Emotions

The School District 71 Parents Advisory Council – DPAC and the Courtenay Elementary Community School Society are co-hosting a free interactive workshop for families. Are you feeling at a loss around some of your child’s behaviours?Do you feel triggered by your...
Festive Crafting for Kids

Festive Crafting for Kids

The holiday season is upon us! The community school will be hosting two crafting workshops in December. We will be making festive luminaries, simple cards, and other decorations. The first workshop on Dec. 7 is for grades K-2 and the second workshop on the 14th is for...
Thinking about Emergency Preparedness

Thinking about Emergency Preparedness

International Great Shakeout Day is on Thursday, October 21. Courtenay Elementary will be practicing its earthquake drill on that day. While your kids may know what to do in the event of an earthquake, do you know the school’s policy on releasing students to their...