​ February 22 nd is Pink Shirt Day . A day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show their support for anti-bullying.
How it started Now with worldwide support and participation, Pink Shirt Day has grassroot beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in...

​Please take a moment to review the DRAFT Local School Calendar 2025-2026.pdf  and provide any suggestions you may have to info@sd47.bc.ca by March 7th.
The calendar will be adopted by the Board at the March 8th meeting.

Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. On rare occasions, it is necessary to cancel SD47 student transportation and school sites due to severe weather. With over 3000 students in our schools each day, any decision to cancel buses, programs, or to close sites...

Throughout the school year, SD47 works to ensure all schools are inclusive and safe.
Throughout the school year, SD47 works to promote an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students. Our Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) educational efforts ensure this includes students of all sexual orientations and gender...

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Friday, September 30 th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  All School District 47 sites will be closed on that day as we encourage everyone to...

​SD47 has been selected to become a Provincial Online Learning School in 2023.  Limited Number of School Districts have been chosen.  Read the press release here .

​The Board is pleased to announce Principal and Vice-Principal  appointments that were initiated through a collaborative process considering the needs of students, individuals, and the District's Strategic Direction.

​The School District is pleased that COVID-19 restrictions have eased and programs in schools can again be offered to families who are starting their school journey with children starting kindergarten in September.  Please read here for further information.

Join Sexual Health Educator, Willow Dunlop, for a parent information session about the BC K-12 Sexual Health Curriculum in School District 47.  When  Date: May 31, 2022
Where
Brooks School Library
How
Registration is appreciated by emailing
Willow.Dunlop@sd47.bc.ca 
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​Pre-School children and their families are invited to enjoy a mini school day at School District 47 Elementary Schools.  Please see document for further details.

​Staff, students, and families, are responsible for understanding and adhering to all COVID-19 international travel requirements outlined by the Government of Canada, including those required following return to Canada.   Please click here for information.

Please read City of Powell River/Tla'amin Nation media release with respect to public engagement kick off March 1st on possible name change for Powell River.​

​Please take a moment to review the proposed local school calendar  for 2024-2025 and provide any suggestions you may have.  Kindly provide your feedback by March 31, 2022 by emailing info@sd47.bc.ca .

Please see letter from Board Chairperson, Ms. Dale Lawson, and Superintendent, Dr. Jay Yule soliciting feedback with respect to our Board Policies and Superintendent Administrative Procedures.​

​ Our School District Calendar for 2021-2022 has been revised .  The February 18, 2022 Professional Development Day has been moved to May 20, 2022 in the hopes of being able to meet in person rather than virtually.

​Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We know that everyone is still experiencing stress from the pandemic and more people have concerns about their stress, low mood, depression, and worry. In an effort to curate information for staff and families we have created a Mental Health and Wellness Hub for easy access to information, workshops, webinars,...

Please read this  press release from  Board of Education Chairperson, Ms.  Dale Lawson with respect to vaccine policy.​

​At the Sept 22, 2021 Board of Education Meeting, the 2020-2021 FESL Annual Report was presented to Trustees.  Please click here to view the document.

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World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2021. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.   Mental health is universal: everyone can benefit from learning more about how to...

Please see attached letter with respect to the mask mandate expanded for K-3 students. ​

​Please read the attached  letter  sent on behalf of SD47 and the Tla'amin Nation with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

​If you are interested in signing up for the proposed SD 47 After School Care Program, please see the attached form with survey link.

​ Powell River School District will be closed to all students and staff on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Please see attached letter from Dr. Jay Yule, Superintendent of Schools​

us applications that were submitted prior to June 30th are now completed and the bus cards are ready to be picked up at the School Board Office. All late applications are still being worked on. Feel free to call ahead to confirm if ready.

Office hours are 8 am to 3...

Looking for this years school supplies? Follow the link to find the District provided school supply list. Teachers may request classroom specific items once school begins. 
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The following letter was sent to Brooks Secondary families recently regarding the tragic accident involving 4 youth. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families involved. 
​ Parent_Guardian Letter from Brooks Secondary.pdf
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Parents/Students/Caregivers, I hope you are enjoying the heat and taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities our community has to offer with the lakes and ocean. This message is to inform you that schools are open tomorrow and we are working to take steps to make classrooms as comfortable as we can...

​ The Powell River Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Doyle as Vice Principal at Brooks Secondary School.  

The Powell River Board of Education is reaching out to provide sympathy and condolences to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and all those affected by the horrific finding of children's remains at the former residential school in Kamloops. "This is a reminder that we have to stay vigilant in educating our children about...

​Powell River is going to benefit from an additional 56 child care spaces in our community provided by School District 47 supported by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.  See the attached document for more information. 

​ Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) are essential members of education teams and play a variety of roles within the school setting. Find out more about S-LPs by visiting the Speech and Hearing month website. Click HERE to visit.

​Results of the April 24th School Trustee By-Election are listed in each of the two linked documents below.

Declaration of Election Results
Election Results

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​ Dear School District 47 Parents/Guardians,
I would like to take this opportunity during Education Week to honour and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our students, teachers, administrators, and support staff who have been able to keep the focus of student learning and well being during this unprecedented time. In the midst of a pandemic, we have been able to...

Henderson Elementary students make a national impact as MP Rachel Blaney discusses the need for clean water in First Nations community.  Teachers of a Grade 1/2 class encouraged students to write the Prime Minister about the need for equality in water access. Thank you SD47 teacher for brining current events into...

​All Candidates Forum hosted on Zoom and organized by the Powell River and District Teachers' Association - April 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm

​ Welcome back - we hope you all had a restful and safe spring break. Please check our COVID-19 page for changes in the mask protocol in schools.

​The City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, and Tla’amin Nation have partnered to complete the qathet Regional Poverty Reduction Strategy as part of the Union of British Columbian Municipalities (UBCM) Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program.  Please click here for information on how to complete the survey.

A School Trustee by-election will be held on  Saturday, April 24, 2021  to elect three (3) trustees to represent the Board of Education of School District 47 (Powell River) for the balance of the four year term ending November 2022. 
For election related questions please contact the  Chief Election Officer .
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​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...

​ The district has published a health checklist for you and your students. Please take a moment to review the “Daily Health Guide”, and don’t hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions

​ Parents/Guardians are required to assess their child(ren) for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to sending them to school for the day. The Daily Health Checklist can be printed at home for a parent/guardian to use to assess their child. This is a personal review of the signs and symptoms of COVID–19....

​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  schools will limit smoke exposure for staff and students by:   Allowing students who are sensitive to the smoke to remain indoors during lunch/breaks;  Closing exterior doors and windows;  Rescheduling outdoor activities, particularly strenuous activities like PE; Closely monitor students with asthma or other breathing conditions. Closing doors and windows...

​Dear Families of School District 47,  I wanted to further update you on the restart of school next week. By this time you should have been contacted by your school to confirm which options for learning you have chosen for your child. Approximately 90% of our families have indicated their children...

​August 28, 2020  Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,  This is an update to my letter of August 21, 2020 outlining our now approved Restart Plan  for the 2020/21 school year.  We hosted a successful Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th to collect more feedback to inform our plan moving forward. We...

​Thank you to all who were able to participate in the Virtual Town Hall Meeting this past Wednesday, August 26th. If you are interested in reviewing the presentation, or if you were unable to attend the event and would like to see it, a recording of it has now been posted online along...

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,  I am reaching out to you as we approach the start of the 2020/2021 school year. I know you have many questions about how school will look in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff at School District 47 and your schools have been working hard to...

​School District 47’s International Education program will operate at a reduced level this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, we had our highest number of international education student registrations at 97 students from 18 countries,” said Jay Yule, Superintendent for School District 47 (SD47). “This year, the program will...

​The School District recognizes there are a number of challenges in safely operating a transit system in the context of COVID-19. The School District also recognizes that for many families the student transportation system is the only means with which to get their children to and from school each day.  The...

​ To ensure schools are ready to welcome students into classrooms for the week of Sept. 8-11, 2020, there will be a gradual restart to allow extra time to orient students and staff on the new health and safety measures in place.
Click here for the full news release. 
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​ Pl ease read  here  - a letter from Dr. Jay Yule, Superintendent followed by the Government's announced school startup plan for September 2020.

​Current district and school based health and safety guidelines and protocols are available online as well as other related materials concerning the June 1st partial return to in-class instruction. 

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.

The Powell River Board of Education has recently published its four year strategic and operational plan, these documents along with other related information can all be viewed in the strategic planning section of the website.


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​School District response to various news articles and social media posts regarding water quality in schools. 
District Water Information.pdf
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​Attached you will find instructions for registration in our after-school program registration along with an updated calendar and a registration form. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact Dana Sanderson at dana.sanderson@sd47.bc.ca

​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. 

The Henderson after-school program will again be offered to district students in the 2019-20 school year. The program includes students from grades Kindergarten to 7.
​Please see the attached documents for more information including a calendar of programming and registration. 

​School District 47 is offering a four week program for children/families to be introduced to school from May 28th - June 20. Please see the Enhanced Kindergarten Orientation District Brochure for any additional information. 

Please see the attached document for information about our Ready, Set, Learn Schedule for 2019. We look forward to meeting with preschool children and their families.  ​

​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   ...

​Registration for the After School Program is open again. Please see the attached documents for more information. 

​Please see the attached information regarding After School Program Registration and Calendars. 

Henderson Elementary has joined Facebook. Please like our page to keep up with information and announcements. If you have any questions please send them directly to your teacher or a school staff, we will not be monitoring comment or messages.

​Registration for the After School Program is now avaialble. Please see the attached documents for information. 

School District 47 is offering a program for children/families transitioning to kindergarten two early childhood educator teams Kate Boyd and Cindy Mitchell, Paula Vandevert and Sherry Pagani are offering a four-week program. Please see the attachment below for more information.​

​Starting on May 28th through to the end of the year (June 22 2018) there will be adjusted hours. Please check the attached document below for additional information 

StrongStart programs have been running in Powell River for 10 years. Come to the ​Oceanview Education Centre on May 2nd to celebrate with us! See attached document for more information.​

Come and enjoy a mini school day designed for preschool children. Visits could include stops in the kindergarten class,  library, music room and gym. Meet school staff and ask questions about school. Find the school schedule in the attached 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...

Attached is the May schedule for the Henderson after school program. ​

Attached is the May schedule for the Henderson after school program. ​

​Attached are the March and April Calendars for the Henderson after school program. Please contact the schools is you have any questions  

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

    Attached you will find the After School Program Calendars for both January and February 2017. You will also find a 2017 registration form if you would like to enrol your child in the Henderson After School Program​

District 47 Powell River will be hosting a parent engagement night on Tuesday Nov 29 at 7pm in the Westview gym discussing the use of portfolio based assessment and reporting in our elementary schools. Please come for some explanations by both district and school staff on the directions and paths that we...

Please see the attached two documents with relation to registering for the Afterschool program offered at Henderson Elementary. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dana Gustafson the Community ​Link Coordinator at dana.sanderson@sd47.bc.ca  ...

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

Attached is a registration form and calendar.  Please fill out the forms for each child you plan to have them attend and hand it in to the Henderson office or your home school office.  It is essential that we receive the forms back before September 9 so we have enough time...

Powell River Child Youth and Family Services Society will be providing two free summer camps for little ones and their families. The first is the "The Bugs Club" which will be held on Tuesday from 10-12 noon. The Bugs Club is a fun program for 2-4 year olds with their families...

​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...

​The District has modified its reading lists for next years Read for the Top experience. In the Grade 6 list we've added "Ultra" and removed "A Gift for Ampato", while in the Grade 7 list We've added "Ungifted", "Middle School, Worst Years of my Life", and "Maniac Magee" and removed "A Darker...

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...

Dr. Leta Burechailo is a local family physician who has done training in sexual health education for children and youth. She will be offering a 2-hour "Beyond Birds and Bees" learning session on Monday, June 8, at 6-8 PM at James Thomson. This session is for any interested parents to learn...

  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...

  The Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC and School District #47 are hosting focus groups in Powell River for a screening tool called the Toddler Development Index (TDI). We are inviting you to participate in our parent/caregiver focus group. Please see attached document for more information.

​ 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...

​ February 22 nd is Pink Shirt Day . A day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show their support for anti-bullying.
How it started Now with worldwide support and participation, Pink Shirt Day has grassroot beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in...

​Please take a moment to review the DRAFT Local School Calendar 2025-2026.pdf  and provide any suggestions you may have to info@sd47.bc.ca by March 7th.
The calendar will be adopted by the Board at the March 8th meeting.

Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. On rare occasions, it is necessary to cancel SD47 student transportation and school sites due to severe weather. With over 3000 students in our schools each day, any decision to cancel buses, programs, or to close sites...

Throughout the school year, SD47 works to ensure all schools are inclusive and safe.
Throughout the school year, SD47 works to promote an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students. Our Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) educational efforts ensure this includes students of all sexual orientations and gender...

​
Friday, September 30 th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  All School District 47 sites will be closed on that day as we encourage everyone to...