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    • Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

      We offer a full range of programs from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and also have programs for preschoolers and adult learners.

      • There are more than 15,650 students enrolled in the district
      • 28 elementary schools (K – 7)
      • 6 secondary schools (Grades 8 to 12)
      • 1 Distributed Learning school – Island ConnectED (K – 12)
      • Secondary Learning Alternatives School
      • Career Technical Centre – Dual Credit Program
      • Approximately 2,200 employees
      • Population of district (2021 Census): 132,623
      • A consolidated budget of $216.7 million
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  • Schools
          • Bayview Elementary

          • Brechin Elementary

          • Career Technical Centre

          • Cedar Elementary

          • Cedar Secondary

          • Chase River Elementary

          • Cilaire Elementary

          • Cinnabar Valley Elementary

          • Departure Bay Elementary

          • Dover Bay Secondary

          • École Hammond Bay Elementary

          • École North Oyster Elementary

          • École Pauline Haarer Elementary

          • École Quarterway Elementary

          • Fairview Elementary

          • Forest Park Elementary

          • Frank J. Ney Elementary

          • Gabriola Elementary

          • Georgia Avenue Elementary

          • Island ConnectED (K-12)

          • John Barsby Secondary

          • Ladysmith Intermediate

          • Ladysmith Primary

          • Ladysmith Secondary

          • Learning Alternatives

          • McGirr Elementary

          • Mountain View Elementary

          • Nanaimo District Secondary

          • Park Avenue Elementary

          • Pleasant Valley Elementary

          • Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School

          • Randerson Ridge Elementary

          • Rock City Elementary

          • Rutherford Elementary

          • Seaview Elementary

          • syuw̓én̓ct Elementary School

          • Uplands Park Elementary

          • Wellington Secondary

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      We welcome motivated individuals who have a desire to work with our team. 

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  • Programs
    • Learning Programs

      • Career Technical Centre (CTC)
      • French Immersion
      • District Life Skills Programs
      • Secondary Academies
      • Island ConnectED
      • International Student Education
      • Learning Alternatives
      • Early Years

      Student Supports & Learning

      • Inclusive Education
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      • Enhancing Student Learning Report
      • Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)

      StrongStart is a school-based, free, drop-in program for families with young children (aged birth to five).

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  • 2025 NLPS Marathon of Hope
    The all-school relay was an incredible success! It’s not too late to donate!
  • Our new school district tagline. Belong. Grow. Thrive.
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    Schools Spotlight

    • Board of Education- Strategic Directions Committee- 5 pm October 8, 2025

    • Message to families from NLPS superintendent Robyn Gray

    • District Newsletter- October 3, 2025

    • Board of Education Meeting, September 24, 2025 6:00 p.m.

    • District Newsletter- September 19, 2025

    News Releases

    • Board of Education- Strategic Directions Committee- 5 pm October 8, 2025

    • Message to families from NLPS superintendent Robyn Gray

    • Nanaimo-Ladysmith students to recognize 45th anniversary of Marathon of Hope with three-day, 90 km run

    • Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

    Strategic Plan

    The Board of Education’s Strategic Plan sets the vision, mission and values and goals for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.

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    Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

    395 Wakesiah Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6

    Phone: (250) 754-5521

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    NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, snuwnuwus and Stz’uminus First Nations. In addition, the district is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Métis Nation.

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