​School District 47 has purchased the Cranberry Firehall from the City of Powell River.  See attached news release.

SD47 Students and Staff have prepared some special Winter Concert for family and friends. Please take some time to watch the videos and enjoy the many talents our schools have to offer.  SD47 Winter Concerts​

    Hello everyone, Please help us communicate with you more effectively by completing this  Community Survey .  As you might have read in the November Powell River Living , School District 47 is in the process of developing a Strategic Communications Plan. The Board or Education identified communications as a priority...

​If you were unable to attend the Virtual Town Hall Meeting of September 23, 2020 held in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health (Dr. Mark Lysyshyn) and the Tla’amin Nation (Hegus Clint Williams), but would like to view the video, please click here .

SD47 has created some digital resources to help staff, parents, and students, focus on privacy and remote learning. We support our teachers in the amazing effort they are making to ensure education happens, and students excel even in difficult cirumstances. Stay safe, learn, and wash your hands.​

​If you wish to apply for busing for the 2020-2021 school year, please submit an application through the  District Forms Site by May 1, 2020.  Please call 604-414-2612 if you require further information.

​Please let us know if you have any feedback with respect to the attached Policies or Administrative Procedures by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca by March 31, 2020. ...

Please let us know if you have any feedback with respect to the proposed School District Calendar for 2022-2023 by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca  - deadline March 9, 2020.​ ...

​ The Provincial Health Officer has provided a letter to School Districts to share with parents and guardians regarding the novel coronavirus.  To view the letter, please see below.

​Please read the attached letter from Superintendent Dr. Jay Yule regarding the planned Climate Strike walkout on September 27th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your school administrator. 

​Our draft School Calendars for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 are available for your feedback (please click on the links below).  Please email info@sd47.bc.ca by March 8, 2019 with any suggestions you may have.  Many thanks. Local School Calendar 2020_2021 2.pdf   Local School Calendar 2021_2022.pdf   ...

​ Please see the attached letter to parents and guardians from the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, regarding talking to youth about substance use.

​Staff and Community Members,

First and foremost our prayers and sympathies go out to all families and friends affected by this tragedy. We are a close community and we will come together to support one another through these difficult times. We have debriefed with our critical incident team and will have...

The scheduled presentation on Anxiety that was intended to occur on Monday February 6th has now been recheduled for Thursday February 16th. Thank you

​See attachment below to view letter from Hon. Mike Bernier, Minister of Education to Parents.

​The Ministry of Education has released information regarding the upcoming changes with the new curriculum. Attached you will find information regarding changes to Provincial Assessment, a set of Q&A's regarding the New Curriculum as well as letter from the Deputy Minister regarding the changes. For further details on the redesigned curriculum,...

On Saturday, representatives from School District #47 and others in the community joined in the Tla'amin Nation celebration of the enactment of their treaty.  Hegus Clint Williams was presented with a sculpture that was commissioned by the Board and created by retired teacher, Ed Oldfield. The juvenile chinook salmon represents the...

​Please see attached revised School Calendar (addition of two Pro-D Days).

​ Read an Open Letter to the Community of Powell River regarding the current labour dispute as well as the current and hopeful future roles of the Board of Education.

The School District 47 Board of Education has submitted a letter to Ms. Teresa Rezansoff, President of the British Columbia School Trustees Association regarding the failed negations between the Province and BC Teachers Federation. The letter in its entirety is attached.

Read the attached announcement for more information on the continued labour dispute​ and the affect that it may have on school start up next week. For a historical background to this current labour dispute see our  Job Action page.
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Thanks to the generosity of our vendor community, ERAC (Educational Resource Acquisition Consortium) has arranged for BC students and their parents to gain easy home access to the  ERAC Online Database Bundle  until schools reopen for the new school year. Please share this good news with your students and parents as soon as possible!...

Coles Town Centre has chosen to “Adopt” Texada Elementary School this year. Coles is currently fundraising to support book purchases for the school library. Individuals can “Adopt” as well, simply by following this link. Adoption takes about 30 seconds to complete and can be done for free, or with an optional...

​The past summer of 2015 offered many students a diverse range of programming. Over 200 students accessed or participated in the programs offered by School District 47 this year.  Read all about it.....

In September 2015 ​Schools in School District 47 are introducing a new way to communicate directly with Parents and Students via their Smartphones. By downloading the Yapp App and adding your Child's school you can receive instant updates about upcoming events at your child's school, as well as find quick links...

​Over the past three years the Ministry has been working closely with Teachers and other stake holders to review school curriculum. Please read the attached letter from the Education Minister regarding some of the outcomes of that process.

​With school start up just around the corner this is a good time to remind students of the importance of safety while travelling on public transit. Below is a letter from the Management and Drivers of Powell River Transit, we hope that parents and students take some time to read through...

Kelly Creek Community School, effective August 1, 2015.   Mr. Rounis has 19 years' experience in all areas of the field of education: elementary and secondary, teaching and administration - in urban and rural communities.  Mr. Rounis has a Masters in Leadership and Administration.  He is presently employed by School District 68...

Students in other ferry-dependent communities travel for free to sports and school-related events and Powell River area kids deserve the same benefit. In order for BC Ferries to implement a program similar to what is in place currently for student travel on the Lower Sunshine Coast, a fare increase averaging 0.8%...

​Come join us at Rx Wellness THIS Saturday, June 6 (6pm to 9pm) at Max Cameron. Rx Wellness is Powell River’s first Ted-style speaker series to explore Physical, Emotional, Spiritual and Social wellness. Proceeds support youth health and wellness initiatives in Powell River, including the bike libraries that our kids and...

  From our Farmers to our tables: Full Circle Farm, an initiative of the Society for the Advancement of Local Sustainable Agriculture (SALSA), is conducting a survey for which the underlying question is “To grow or not to grow?” More and more people want to know what they are putting into...

​ Applications to ride the School Bus during the 2015/2016 year are due by the end of this month. This year the District will be modifying all of their route schedules, therefore it will be important for students to receive their passes, along with a route schedule, prior to the end of...

​ Please see the attached notice regarding Early Registration for the 2015/2016. School Registration for 2015-16--Mar 31-15.pdf Please note: Registration is only required for new students, Kindergarten, and In-District Transfers. Deadline for early registration is March 31, 2015. Registrations submitted after March 31, 2015, will be subject to school availability. Please...

​ Please see the attached notice regarding Early Registration for the 2015/2016. School Registration for 2015-16--Mar 31-15.pdf Please note: Registration is only required for new students, Kindergarten, and In-District Transfers. Deadline for early registration is March 31, 2015. Registrations submitted after March 31, 2015, will be subject to school availability. Please...

​School District 47 has purchased the Cranberry Firehall from the City of Powell River.  See attached news release.

SD47 Students and Staff have prepared some special Winter Concert for family and friends. Please take some time to watch the videos and enjoy the many talents our schools have to offer.  SD47 Winter Concerts​

    Hello everyone, Please help us communicate with you more effectively by completing this  Community Survey .  As you might have read in the November Powell River Living , School District 47 is in the process of developing a Strategic Communications Plan. The Board or Education identified communications as a priority...

​If you were unable to attend the Virtual Town Hall Meeting of September 23, 2020 held in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health (Dr. Mark Lysyshyn) and the Tla’amin Nation (Hegus Clint Williams), but would like to view the video, please click here .