New K-12 school in Sun Peaks – Board Advocacy Priority

Sun Peaks K-9 School Community Engagement

Sun Peaks School has experienced consistent growth as the population of Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (commonly known as Sun Peaks) increases at a fast pace (top five growing municipalities) provincially. 

Sun Peaks School is currently K-9 and NorKam Secondary School is Sun Peaks students’ designated school for Grades 10-12. Sun Peaks School is comprised entirely of portables. 

In the 2023-2024 school year, the District facilitated community engagement sessions with the Sun Peaks School community about ways to manage space pressures as well as facility and staffing requirements given the unique nature of the school being spread across three campuses and within portables (i.e., the school does do not have a gym, library, or multi-purpose rooms like other brick and mortar schools). You can watch the latest Sun Peaks Community Engagement webinar review of survey results here and explore the Frequently Asked Questions from the Community Engagement process here.
Milestones
Advocacy & Community Engagement for a New K-12 School in Sun Peaks - Join the Journey
2023
Nov. 27, 2023 - Video Presentation

SD73 shares Sun Peaks Community Engagement Webinar with parents and staff, asks for feedback on survey, and responds to two letters from Mayor Al Raine and the Chair of the PAC and President of Sun Peaks Education Society.                                  
Nov. 23, 2024 - Committee Meeting

Sun Peaks Steering Committee reviews revised presentation and survey based on feedback from committee members.

Nov. 20, 2024 - Board Meeting

The Board reviews requests by Sun Peaks parents to move a portable, to purchase another portable, and to provide more support for Sun Peaks.
Sept. 25, 2023 - Public Board Report

New K-12 school in Sun Peaks listed as #3 Priority under New School Projects in the 2023-2024 Five Year Capital Plan Submission.
June 19, 2023 - Public Board Minutes

Sun Peaks K-12 school listed as #3 Priority under  School Expansion Program in the Major Capital Plan Submission.

June 14, 2023 - Public Consultation

The District engages in North Shore and Sun Peaks Public Consultation.

2024
June 24, 2024 - Public Board Report

New K-12 school in Sun Peaks continues to be listed as #3 Priority under School Expansion Program in the Major Capital Plan Submission.
June 24, 2024 - Public Board Report

Sun Peaks School listed as #1 Priority under New Playground Equipment Program in Minor Capital Projects.

Jan. 30, 2024 - Video Presentation

Sun Peaks Community Engagement Webinar. Review of survey results.
Jan. 24, 2024 - Committee Meeting

Sun Peaks Steering Committee Meeting.

Jan. 23, 2024 - Board News

The Board of Education and local MLAs meet to discuss SD73’s capital priorities and needs, including advocating for funding support for the school of portables at Sun Peaks.
Jan. 15, 2024 - Board Report

Survey results and recommendations presented to the Board. 

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