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School Boundary Changes Approved for 2026-2027 School Year
At its January 27th Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved two elementary school catchment adjustments and deferred consideration of a proposed secondary school change.
School Boundary Changes Approved for 2026-2027 School Year

At its January 27th Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved two elementary school catchment adjustments and deferred consideration of a proposed secondary school change.

The approved elementary adjustments respond to current enrollment pressures at Springwood Elementary and will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.  The proposed secondary adjustment decision was deferred to a future year to allow for additional reflection, and possible consideration by the next Board of Education.

A letter to parents/caregivers at Springwood, Nanoose Bay, École  Oceanside and École Ballenas can be found HERE

A link to the Virtual Town Hall can be found HERE as well as a copy of the slide deck presented.

A link to the January 27th Board Meeting can be found HERE

First Nations Program Logo.jpg​​​​​The Qualicum School District resides on Coast Salish Territory and within the shared ​territory of the Snaw'naw'as and Qualicum First Nations.​​

13
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All Day
MATA School-Based Pro-D Day - Non Instructional Day
16
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All Day
Family Day Holiday
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DPAC Meeting
24
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Regular Board Meeting
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DPAC Parent Online Workshop - Inclusive Classrooms
DPAC Parent Online Workshop - Inclusive Classrooms
Mar 08, 2026
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
ZOOM

Inclusive Classrooms: What They Are, Why They're Complex, and How Families Can Support Them
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: 4:00–5:30 pm
Location: Live on Zoom
Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88484127588?pwd=SjsAaCbRDhWetw838cLjxQHsLiSlBQ.1

This parent-friendly session supports families in better understanding inclusive classrooms, why complexity is part of the reality, and how families can support inclusion in meaningful and realistic ways.

The session will explore:
• What inclusive classrooms are designed to support, and why complexity is expected
• How inclusive classrooms can impact students with IEPs, peers, educators, and families
• Practical ways families can support inclusion through home conversations and respectful school partnerships

The workshop will be facilitated by Carly Eirikson, who works in inclusive education and school leadership and has extensive experience supporting students, families, and school teams.

Important note:
This session is intended to support general understanding of inclusive education. It does not provide guidance on individual student situations, specific classrooms, or school-based decision-making.

Parents may submit general questions in advance (no individual student/classroom questions):
Deadline for General Questions: Wednesday, March 4
Email: inclusivedesigninmind@gmail.com 

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30
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Schools Reopen after Spring Vacation Period
03
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Good Friday - Schools Not In Session
06
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Easter Monday - Schools Not in Session
15
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DPAC Meeting
28
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Regular Board Meeting
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MATA District Pro-D Day - Non Instructional Day
15
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Conferencing Adjustment Day - Non Instructional
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Victoria Day
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DPAC Meeting
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Regular Board Meeting
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DPAC Meeting
23
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Regular Board Meeting
25
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Final Day for Students - Schools Dismiss three hours early
26
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Administrative Day - Non Instructional