Please be aware that the Board of Education is currently undergoing a review of school catchment areas. A Virtual Town Hall (information session) is being held on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss proposed changes. Click HERE for the video-conferencing link.
Generally, students will attend schools within their catchment area based on the parent/caregiver's residence. In some circumstances, crossing of catchment areas may be permitted upon request.
Parents of students wishing to attend a school outside of their catchment area are required to submit an on-line cross boundary application form. Please note that the link will be provided once the Board of Education has made any decisions regarding any proposed school boundary changes for 2026.
Submitting an application form DOES NOT GUARANTEE APPROVAL. Acceptance will depend on space availability and school capacity. Please be aware that if approved, the district reserves the right to rescind approval by September 30th if space is required for students who move into the catchment area school.
If you have moved out of a school's catchment area since registering and wish to remain at your current school, a cross boundary form must be completed.
NOTE 1 Once approved to a cross boundary school, the cross boundary school will be considered the student's catchment area school after September 30th of the school year in which they have been approved.
If a student then wishes to return to their previous school, a cross boundary application is required as classroom cohorts will have been finalized by that time and staffing in place and space may not be available; therefore, it may not be possible for the student to return to their original catchment area school.
NOTE 2: LATE Cross boundary decisions will not be made until after the first week of school in September.
Transportation for a student choosing and approved to attend a non-catchment area school or program of choice is the responsibility of the parent.
For further help or information, please check with your catchment school, or contact the School Board Office at 250-248-4241.
NOTE 3: If you have applied for your child to attend a Program of Choice (French Immersion, STREAM or the Primary Learning Community Program) and they are accepted, a Cross Boundary Form is NOT required.
Catchment Areas information and Maps
