About the front coverAll students who participated in the Design An Ad Contest were

also invited to design the front cover. The only instruction given was that the cover had to make people think of school.

The response was amazing in quantity and quality. Everyone involved in narrowing the field down commented on the quality of the drawing and especially the creativity shown. It was a true testament to the students of School District 71 and all the talented and dedi-cated educators.

Ayla Moran won a pizza party for her entire class courtesy of the Comox Valley Echo.

Artist: Ayla Moran, Grade 7, Brooklyn El.

The Echo thanks all the students, teachers and businesses that participated in the event for their support.

Once again the talents and imaginations of local students have wowed us here at the Echo. Elementary school students answered our call for help in preparing the advertisements for this year’s Education Week special section. All of the advertisements in this publication were designed and produced by

students. In early January, invitations went out to every elementary school in the Comox Valley. The idea to have students prepare the ads was initiated by the Comox Valley Echo and supported by local advertisers.

Participating advertisers supplied the children with a few guidelines on what should be in the ads, then the students were given free reign. Each advertiser selected their favourite ad to appear in this special section. The Design an Ad project illustrates the great co-operation between the media, businesses and schools in the district. Please take time to look at these superb ads. They are sure to bring a smile to your face.

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www.mcdonalds.ca

1799 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay

444 Lerwick Rd. Courtenay

3199 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay

727 Anderton Rd. Comox

278 North Island Hwy, Courtenay250-338-0101

CANADIAN TIRE AUTO CENTREopen 7 days a week

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Unit B, 6635 Island Highway North, MervilleLocated behind Merville General StoreMonday to Saturday, 8:30 to 5pm

778-428-6401 tsolumvet@shaw.ca

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Kayley McCall - Grade 5 - Brooklyn El.

“Your CertifiedPre-Owned Dealer”

2145 CLIFFE AVE. COURTENAY • 250-334-2425www.brianmclean.ca

Talon Hespe - Grade 5 - Huband Park El.

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2805 Kilpatrick, COURTENAY 250-334-3417

250 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay 334-3178

Open Mon. to Sat.9:30 to 5:30

Fridays til 9:00

Serving the Comox Valley for over 80 years “Searle’s for that hard to fit foot”1030 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay

250-334-4498Something Different

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FOUR LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU841 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay 250-338-0455 | 795 Ryan Road, Courtenay 250-338-04241782 Comox Ave., Comox 250-339-2272 | 2056A S Isl Hwy, Campbell River 250-923-5881

757 Ryan Road, Courtenay 7296-433-052

Natalie McCormick - Grade 6 - Queneesh El.

Lyric Wood - Grade 6 - Brooklyn El.

Ayla Moran - Grade 7 - Brooklyn El.

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We only had one cover... But we had hundreds of great entries...

Aryo Behzad - Grade 4 - Cumberland El. Alinna Tiller - Grade 7 - Brooklyn El. Yana Doeschner-Fretts - Grade 3 - Miracle Beach El.

Lily Holmes - Grade 5 - Arden El.Abbie North - Grade 7 - Brooklyn El.Nadia Greaves - Grade 6 - Arden El.Raylan Mooney - Grade 5 - Arden El.

Emilia Watson - Grade 7 - Airport El.

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We only had one cover... But we had hundreds of great entries...

Aryo Behzad - Grade 4 - Cumberland El. Alinna Tiller - Grade 7 - Brooklyn El. Yana Doeschner-Fretts - Grade 3 - Miracle Beach El.

Lily Holmes - Grade 5 - Arden El.Abbie North - Grade 7 - Brooklyn El.Nadia Greaves - Grade 6 - Arden El.Raylan Mooney - Grade 5 - Arden El.

Emilia Watson - Grade 7 - Airport El.

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6th & England Ave. COURTENAY

Open 7am –9pm

444 Lerwick Ave. COURTENAY

Open 7am –10pmwww.ThriftyFoods.com

Haden Parker - Grade 5 - Huband Park El.

4-2760 Cliffe AveCOURTENAY

250.331.9000

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Unit 2, 3299 Cliffe AvenueCourtenay

(250) 334-8357www.staples.ca

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4901 Island Hwy. Courtenay

250-334-3161www.westviewford.ca

519 5th Street, Courtenay 250 334 4512 | 206-444 Lerwick Road, Courtenay 250 338 1665w w w . m o s a i c v i s i o n c a r e . c o m

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Micah Leopkey Johnson - Grade 5 - Arden El.

Juliet McQuillan - Grade 5 - Brooklyn El.

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COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION

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2855 Wentworth Rd. Courtenay • 250-334-3024Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 | Sunday 10:00 - 5:00

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CVRD's sports and aquatic centres

www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec

#104-727 Anderton Road, ComoxFRESHSLICE.COM

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2800 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay (across from Driftwood Mall) • www.sunwestrv.com • 250-338-5355 • 1-800-663-5596Isaac M

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Nolan Sutter - Grade 6 - Queneesh El.Brooke Williams - Grade 6 - Valley View El.