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SD43 Board of Education welcomes Rosey Manhas as trustee

February 26, 2025
Board Chair Michael Thomas welcomed Rosey Manhas as SD43's newest trustee, following her by-election win. Ms. Manhas takes the seat vacated by Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Jennifer Blatherwick upon her election to the provincial legislature. Rosey Manhas has served as District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) president, vice-president, and health and safety coordinator over...

Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody Renew Master Joint Use Agreements with School District 43

February 18, 2025
​The cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, in collaboration with School District 43, are pleased to announce the renewal and update of the Master Joint Use Agreements. These agreements provide a comprehensive framework for the optimal utilization of local resources, ensuring that facilities, land, equipment, and programs are of...

New Assistant Superintendent Announcement

January 24, 2025
​ Jeremy Clarke named new assistant superintendent School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is pleased to announce that Jeremy Clarke has been appointed to the position of assistant superintendent effective February 16, 2025. Mr. Jeremy Clarke has dedicated over 27 years to School District 43. He began his journey with the district...

New Superintendent of Schools appointed by SD43 Board of Education

January 23, 2025
​ New Superintendent of Schools appointed by SD43 Board of Education The School District 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadine Tambellini as Superintendent of Schools for SD43, effective February 16, 2025.
Ms. Tambellini holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Educational Leadership: Special Education...

Notice of Retirement

January 16, 2025
​ Notice of Retirement Mr. Robert Zambrano has decided to retire after 34 years as a teacher, administrator and District Leader in SD43, effective February 15, 2025.

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many exceptional colleagues, students, families, and communities for so many years," said...

Administrative Appointments Effective February 1, 2025

November 27, 2024
​The district would like to congratulate our newly appointed vice-principals and principals and thank those that are retiring or leaving the district. Other administrators are moving to new communities within the district. As always, we are appreciative of the work they do for students and staff across SD43. ​ 24-05 District Administrative...

Andrea Hunter named new assistant superintendent

November 01, 2024
Andrea Hunter named new assistant superintendent​ The School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) Superintendent of Schools Patricia Gartland and the Board of Education are pleased to announce that Andrea Hunter has been appointed to the position of assistant superintendent effective February 1, 2025.
Ms. Hunter brings a wealth of experience and dedication...

​SD43 Board of Education Announces New Superintendent of Schools

October 07, 2024
​ SD43 Board of Education Announces New Superintendent of Schools Coquitlam, BC — October 7, 2024 — The School District 43 (Coquitlam) Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Zambrano as the new Superintendent of Schools for SD43. Mr. Zambrano will begin to transition into the role...

Ensuring a Safe and Respectful Halloween

October 04, 2024
​Halloween is a fun and festive time across all our schools, bringing the community together in celebration. Typically, this period is incident-free and marked by respect and enjoyment. However, occasionally, some students may push the boundaries of what is socially acceptable or appropriate behavior in schools, sometimes at the expense of...

Read the latest Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board

September 25, 2024
​S​D43 invites the community to read the latest Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board presented at the Board Meeting on September 24, 2024, by clicking  here.
Superintendent's News and Events Report to the Board contain information on news and events, and the many successes and achievements of our schools, students,...

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

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