Comox Valley International Student Program

Last day of classes
2016-06-21

Hornby Island Hiking, Helliwell Park & Tribune Bay Beach
2016-06-01

PLC Day (early dismissal)
2016-06-01, 2016-04-13, 2016-02-17, 2016-02-03

Tofino Surfing Overnight Trip
2016-05-26 08:00 - 2016-05-27 20:00 (America/Vancouver)

Victoria Day (Holiday)
2016-05-23

Pro-D Day (No Classes)
2016-05-20
Non instructional day. Professional development for teachers.

Graduation Dinner 2016
2016-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Crown Isle Resort, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
The Comox Valley International Student Program Grad Dinner 2016 is expanding this year. Graduating students are are invited for a evening of celebration. You worked hard to graduate so lets have a dinner and some fun!
RSVP by calling the CVISP office at 250-703-2904 or email suella.price@sd71.bc.ca.

PLC Day
2016-05-11, 2016-04-27

Deep Bay Marine Field Station Field Trip
2016-05-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, British Columbia, V0R 1G0, Canada
Deep Bay Marine Station – Friday May 6th, 2016
The Comox Valley International Student Program will be going on a field trip to Deep Bay Marine Station. You can check out their website: Deep Bay Marine Station, we will do some Exploring!! We will have a Station Tour with hands on with Sea life, lunch provided, Intertidal Exploration on the Beach.
We will be leaving Courtenay from Ricki’s Restaurant Parking Lot at 10:00 am and will be returning to the same location at 2:30 pm.
COST: $15.00 – please pay and register with your ISP Teacher at school on starting on Monday, April 18th. You can also pay at the ISP Office at Lake Trail Middle School. You can also pay by credit card, by completing the credit card form and returning it to suella.price@sd71.bc.ca.
Also please note: Please fill out the Deep Bay Marine Station Medical Information Form and email to me or give to your ISP Teacher at School. These will need to be sent in by Monday, April 25th.
We will also be looking for Two more additional Chaperones to Join us for this trip. Homestay, if you are interested please let me know.
I look forward to our Trip! It should be a lot of fun!

Vancouver Trip & FlyOver Canada Experience at Canada Place
2016-04-27 06:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Trip & FlyOver Canada Experience at Canada Place
The Comox Valley International Student Program will be hosting a Vancouver Day Trip for some site seeing and of course, some shopping!!
Itinerary

Shopping in downtown Vancouver on Robson Street
Canada Place for the FlyOver Canada exhibit. See every province in Canada in 15 minutes!
Park Royal Mall in North Vancouver
Sight Seeing in North Vancouver

Details
We will be leaving Courtenay from Ricki’s Restaurant parking lot at 6:00am SHARP and will be returning to the same location at 10:00pm.
COST: $50.00 – please pay and register with your ISP Teacher at school starting on Tuesday, April 5th. You can also pay at the ISP Office (805 Willemar Ave. Courtenay, BC) at Lake Trail Middle School. You can also pay by credit card by filling out a credit card authorization form and sending it to suella.price@sd71.bc.ca.
As we had done for the Victoria Trip, we are giving the first chance to go to those students who did not go on the Vancouver trip in December. On Monday, April 11th we will open for the remaining students that wish to go!
We will also be looking for one (1) more additional Chaperone to Join us for this trip. Homestays, if you are interested please contact Suella Price at suella.price@sd71.bc.ca.

Term 4 Begins
2016-04-21

Recreation Night
2016-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Mark Isfeld Secondary School, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
International Students and Host Family Recreation Night
Wednesday April 13 , 2016
Come join us on Wednesday, April 13th in the Mark Isfeld Gym from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for some badminton and basketball fun.
Hotdogs and drinks will be provided.
Please email Suella suella.price@sd71.bc.ca with how many people from your family will be attending.

Spring Break ends - First Day back at school
2016-04-04

Easter Monday
2016-03-28

Good Friday
2016-03-25

Spring Break
2016-03-21 - 2016-04-01

PLC Day – Nanaimo Woodgrove Centre
2016-03-16 09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday, March 16th is a PLC day!
If you are looking for something to do for the day, I will be taking a bus of International Secondary Students to the Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo for a day of shopping.
Please see link below of what stores are offered at the Mall
http://www.woodgrovecentre.com/stores/interactive-map
Come explore over 150 stores, Get some shopping done Or check out what is playing at the theatre when we are there!
We would leave from the parking lot beside Ricki’s Restaurant on Wednesday, March 16th at 9:30am and will be returning by 4:00pm.
There is no charge for this trip, just email me at suella.price@sd71.bc.ca and let me know that you would like to go and I will confirm back with you.

PLC Day – Victoria Trip
2016-03-02

Comox Valley ISP Student Activities - Ski and Snowboarding Trip
2016-02-26 | Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
We have our Ski/Snowboard day for Friday, February 26, 2016.
This is your opportunity to get a great deal for lessons, passes and rentals.
SIGN UP will start Friday Morning (Feb 5th) it will close on Tuesday Feb 16th!
If you would like to participate please fill out the attached registration form and bring it to our office at Lake Trail School or have your ISP Teacher at School send it to Suella at the ISP Office. You can pay by cheque, cash, or use the attached credit card form. Remember to get the information in soon as spaces are limited.
If you already have a ski pass and your own equipment, I will put you on a wait list to see if there is room on the bus for you and your equipment. The bus that will be taking us will have limited space for skis and boards.
COST: Lift pass, Lesson and Rentals (includes helmet) $66.00
Lift pass, Lesson only (includes helmet) $42.00
Goggles – $6.00
DEPARTURE TIME: 7:30am from Ricki’s Restaurant Parking Lot
RETURN TIME: 4:30pm to Ricki’s Restaurant Parking Lot
There are lockers available so bring some change ($1 – loonie) if you require one.
Lunch is not provided – be sure to bring money for lunch at the lodge or bring a packed lunch.
To be fully prepared, please read the following information carefully:
Clothing & Accessories: Appropriate clothing is a must! Below is a checklist of suggested Clothing for those not familiar with the alpine environment. You will be most comfortable if you dress in layers that can be removed or added as necessary. Please ensure that you are prepared for all types of weather.
Recommended items for ALL Outdoor Activities:

2 pairs of gloves or mitts – MANDATORY
Long johns or warm tights
Long sleeve turtleneck or shirt
Thick wool socks or thin synthetic socks
Warm fleece or sweater
Ski pants or water repellent pants
Winter Jacket
Warm hat or Toque
Goggles and/or Sunglasses
Warm, winter boots for All Outdoor Activities

Alpine Safety
Skiers and Snowboarders are required to know and abide by the rules of the Alpine Responsibility Code (ARC). Violations of this code may result in loss of lift privileges or injury. The ARC is posted in various locations on the mountain and is on the back of the lesson cards. We have attached below a Link of the ARC to allow you to familiarize before you arrive on the Mountain.
https://www.mountwashington.ca/resort/mountain-safety.html#safety
The Ski Area Boundaries are marked with ropes and signs, and also marked on the area maps. Minors (18 or younger) are not permitted to cross these boundaries. Mount Washington Alpine Resort accepts no responsibility for the safety of persons choosing to cross these boundaries. Rescue of out of bounds persons may or may not be possible and should costs arise from rescue operations persons involved may be charged.
I look forward to our Trip up the Mountain!

Pro-D Day (No classes)
2016-02-26

Pro-Day (No classes)
2016-02-25

Exchange Program Application Deadline
2016-02-15
One for One (reciprocal) exchange program applications from Comox Valley School District Students are due.
www.studyinbritishcolumbia.com/apply
www.studyinbritishcolumbia.com/exchange
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Valentine's Day Dance
2016-02-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Lake Trail Middle School, 805 Willemar Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N3L7, Canada
Valentine’s Day Dance!!

Comox Valley International Student Program Invites you to our Valentines Dance.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Lake Trail School
805 Willemar Ave
Courtenay, BC

DOOR PRIZES!! CONCESSION!! FUN!!

Please RSVP and sign up your guests at your school by February 5th at your school with:

G.P. Vanier – Ms. Oliphant
Highland – Ms. MacLeod or Mr. Spruit
Lake Trail – Ms. Beaulieu or Suella @ ISP office
Mark Isfeld – Ms. Mulrooney

No Cost and Maximum of 4 Guests.
Guests will not be permitted entrance into the dance unless they are on the List.

**Please use the entrance door by the gym to get into the dance – after you sign in you must check in your coats, bags, etc. as they will not be allowed to be brought into the gym**

Host Families can drop off their students on Lake Trail Road by the gym entrance.

ALSO: If you would like to request songs please email me as soon as possible so that we can ensure that you get the music you want!!

Family Day (Holiday - No School)
2016-02-08

Term 3 begins
2016-02-01

Semester 2 begins
2016-02-01
