Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy

About

Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy is located at 1475 Noel Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 3H8. The school describes itself as a discipleship-driven K–12 community that is passionate about walking with students in faith and education, with a focus on being “equipped for every good work.” The Comox campus includes elementary and high school wings as well as shared spaces such as a chapel, library, music room, and gymnasium, with classrooms equipped with up-to-date technology.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Comox Valley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy describes its program as a Christ-centered education and a discipleship-driven school community, focused on students’ relationship with God and spiritual growth.

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 339-1200

Email: accounts@gaglardiacademy.ca

Principal: Han Bae

Religious Affiliation

Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy describes its program as a Christ-centered education and a discipleship-driven school community, focused on students’ relationship with God and spiritual growth.

Programs and Services

**AIM Program (Grades 11–12)** AIM is a flexible, hybrid learning model designed to support deeper academic focus and personalized learning while helping students explore strengths, passions, and goals. Students are intentionally paired with a staff mentor who provides spiritual guidance and encouragement, and students also have opportunities to mentor younger peers. **Library Learning Commons** The Library Learning Commons is positioned as a hub for curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. The school emphasizes fostering a love of reading, building research and digital skills, and supporting innovation through hands-on learning experiences. **Athletics and extracurricular sports (Arrows Athletics)** **Missions** Missions are described as a vital part of school life, with students participating in fundraising and opportunities connected to a main missions trip to Tanzania that graduating students may participate in. **Student transportation (busing)** The school has a “Student Busing” resource page (details are not provided in the available source text).

• Basketball (boys and girls)
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Cross country
• Track and field

School Culture and Expectations

The school presents itself as a discipleship-driven, Christ-centered community and highlights goals such as living biblically, acting responsibly, collaborating effectively, and developing Godly character. In athletics, the school emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, perseverance, and mentoring across age groups. The “Arrows” identity is described as reflecting a biblical concept of being sent out to make a positive impact.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides a “Student Busing” page for transportation information, but specific routes, procedures, or drop-off/pick-up details are not included in the provided source text.

Enrollment

Families are invited to book a tour and start an application through the school’s Admissions section. For admission inquiries, the school directs families to email registrar@gaglardiacademy.ca.