Last fall, the building of the Bowen Island Community School at 1041 Mount Gardner Road was officially 30 years old. This special occasion was celebrated by singing "Happy Birthday" at the Turkey Dance and Stories of Bowen celebration. The current school building is part of a public school tradition on Bowen Island that stretches back to the old school house built in the1880s located at the formerB.I.R.D. site.
The current brick building was a big improvement from the first community school that was a portable, and the building at Bowen Court now known asHowarth Hall. And while islanders have loved the brick face ofBICS for three decades, the time for improvements has come.
The West Vancouver School District is investing in the future of the school by installing new skylights, windows and metal cladding during the summer. The construction will get underway shortly so further rental and use requests for the summer cannot be accommodated. We appreciate the community's understanding as there may also be temporary disruptions to community recreation programs and playground, field and tennis court use.
Any questions about the construction should be directed to the Bowen Island Community School Coordinator who oversees school site scheduling and grounds. For information, please get in touch with SarahHaxby [email protected] or 604-947-0389.
