Denman Island Community School

About

Denman Island Community School is located at 1100 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0. The school describes a long history on Denman Island dating back to 1878 and now operates as a community school with the Denman Island Community Education Society providing community guidance and leadership. Its vision is “to have a vibrant, diverse community school where everyone plays an integral part in life-long learning,” and its mission emphasizes fostering passion, creativity, and inclusiveness while strengthening community connectivity and recognizing the island’s unique physical and cultural circumstances.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Comox Valley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 335-2324

Email: denman@sd71.bc.ca

Principal: Amei Mai

Programs and Services

**Afterschool programming** The school calendar/news feed lists a “DICES” afterschool program with rotating activities such as LEGO, gym, flag n flow, art, toadlets, and table tennis. **Student support / school-based support** The Code of Conduct notes that when responsibilities are not observed, actions may include a “referral to School Based Team,” alongside other restorative and behavioral supports (e.g., reflection, conferences, and restitution processes).

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes shared rights and responsibilities to support “a safe place for all of us to learn, grow, and share.” It states a restorative approach: it is okay to make mistakes, and students are expected to reflect and make an effort to repair harm through restitution. The Code of Conduct also notes that expectations for self-regulation and personal responsibility increase as students progress through the grades, and it explicitly addresses discrimination, bullying/cyberbullying, harassment/intimidation, threats/aggression, safety-compromising actions, and disruptive behavior.

Enrollment

Families are directed to the district’s online registration link (“SD71 Registration”) from the school website.