District Philosophy
We believe that extra-curricular athletics promotes physical activity, and fosters inclusion, commitment, responsibility, and leadership, as well as a sense of belonging that promotes school and community spirit. Extra-curricular athletics supports our Goals: “To Learn, To Give, To Grow, To Belong" and is integral to fostering a sense of belonging.
Qualicum School District recognizes its role in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, including five (#87-91) that addressed reconciliation tied to sport, and that all programs, teams, and initiatives are inclusive of Indigenous peoples.
It should also be noted that while interschool extra-curricular competition can and should be demanding, all programs must be run in a context that emphasizes the physical and emotional needs of the developing child, and recognizes that our more vulnerable learners will often require more support to fulfill expectations. This may include adaptations for students with special needs up to and including the middle and even secondary athletic programs when appropriate.
Handbook Overview
This handbook serves as a guide for extra-curricular athletics programs in the Qualicum School
District (QSD) and provides pertinent information for principals and vice-principals, athletic
directors, teachers, coaches, volunteers, parents/caregivers, and our student athletes. There will
be a companion handbook for elementary schools. Individual schools may organize their
programs to suit their specific needs, provided they adhere to the general guidelines outlined in
this handbook, in accordance with policies set by QSD and BC School Sports (BCSS).
