School District 46 - Sunshine Coast

09/04/2026

Stay informed and engaged with public education on the Sunshine Coast. The 2026-2027 Public Board Meeting schedule is now available. We invite families, staff, students, and community members to join us throughout the year.

09/03/2026

Register Now - BCIT Nursing Prep Course for High School Students

Are you a high school student interested in pursuing Nursing?

With the largest Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in BC, BCIT is offering an introductory course for high school students to explore if Nursing school is right for them.

This course will expose students to the kinds of simulation labs, lectures, and small group discussions that are typical of Nursing school.

The BCIT Preparation for Nursing Education Course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed Grade 10.

The next course offering starting September 15, 2026.

For more information visit https://www.bcit.ca/courses/preparation-for-nursing-education-nurs-1005/

09/02/2026

Reminder! Monday, September 7th, is Labour Day, and the Sunshine Coast School District will be closed. Also, Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, is a Professional Development Day. There will be no school for students as staff engage in learning opportunities.

We look forward to the Opening Day of the 2026-2027 School Year on Wednesday, September 9th! 🎉

08/31/2026

🎒 Welcome back to a new school year! Our Welcome Back to School 2026-27 Family District Newsletter is now available online. Find important information, key dates, district updates, and resources to help your family start the year off strong.
📖 Read it here:

Do you have a question about Sunshine Coast School District 46 or any of our schools/ programs and don’t know who to ask? Click the button below to submit your question and we will be in touch!

08/20/2026

Opening Day Schedules for Grades 1 – 12 Students

For the first day of school, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026*, schools will be in session for 2 hours and 15 minutes and will start approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes later than the regular start time.


*Note: Tuesday, September 8th is a Professional Development Day.


Please send a snack with your child. The start and finish times (for this day only) will be as follows:


First Day of School (ONLY): Revised START Time / Revised END Time

Cedar Grove Elementary: 10:45 AM / 1:00 PM
Davis Bay Elementary: 11:10 AM / 1:25 PM
Gibsons Elementary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
Halfmoon Bay Elementary: 10:35 AM / 12:50 PM
Kinnikinnick Elementary: 10:55 AM / 1:10 PM
Langdale Elementary: 10:50 AM / 1:05 PM
Madeira Park Elementary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
Roberts Creek Elementary: 11:00 AM / 1:15 PM
West Sechelt Elementary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM
Chatelech Secondary: 11:15 AM / 1:30 PM
Elphinstone Secondary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM
Pender Harbour Secondary: 11:05 AM / 1:20 PM


Sunshine Coast Alternative School will have intake meetings during the first week of school. All SCAS families and students will be contacted by phone with details.

08/04/2026

https://sd46.bc.ca/2026-school-trustee-election-notice-of-nomination/

Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) that nominations for the offices of School Trustee.

07/30/2026

Support and prevention start with trusted information.

Families and youth can access vetted resources on substance use, va**ng and to***co prevention, quitting support, and where to find help.

Together, we can support healthy, informed choices.

07/23/2026

Mental health support starts with knowing where to turn.

Families and youth can access trusted resources for mental health support, crisis help, wellness tools, and ways to connect with care.

You are not alone, support is available.

07/16/2026

Internet safety starts with trusted information.

Families and students can scan the QR codes to access vetted resources on online safety, including preventing sexual exploitation, responding to intimate image concerns, and securing accounts, devices, and connections.

Together, we can help students stay safe, informed, and supported online.

07/13/2026

A huge thank you to local resident Fumiko Suzuki for her generous $2,000 donation, matching an earlier gift from the Technology Festival Association of BC to complete a full classroom set of LEGO® Education robotics kits for Sunshine Coast Schools.

Thanks to this incredible community support, more students will have hands-on opportunities to explore robotics, coding, engineering, and STEM skills that prepare them for the future. We are grateful for this investment in student learning! 🤖💙

👉For the full article, click here https://sd46.bc.ca/local-resident-helps-complete-robotics-classroom-set-for-sunshine-coast-students/?preview_id=3784036&preview_nonce=89058f9b78&preview=true