The Sooke School District and City of Colwood are consulting the community regarding the development of an integrated Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Arts and Cultural Hub at Royal Bay. The Hub would include one of the districts two proposed new high schools, as well as a performing arts centre to accommodate college level curriculum in a variety of disciplines, including the culinary arts and hospitality industry, green/clean technology and transportation sectors. It would also include a Centre of Excellence for Marine and Coastal Studies and a Centre for Coast Salish Language and Heritage.

What kind of community learning and cultural facilities would best serve you, your family and support local economic development for the sustainability of the West Shore? Please take a few minutes to respond to complete this survey to help guide future planning for SSD62 and City of Colwood.

How old are you?

Where do you live?

How long have you lived in your current home?

An business plan was developed by the Sooke School District and has been supported by area mayors.

It recommends selling the current Belmont School site to contribute approx. $30M toward the building of two new high schools for our rapidly growing community.

Do you support the school board's business plan?

Our community is growing rapidly and is expected to double in size over the next 15 years.

The WestShore Chamber of Commerce, City of Colwood, Sooke School District, Camosun College and Canadian College of the Performing Arts, along with other community organizations and groups believe that by co-locating a new secondary school with a performing arts, culture and heritage centre, the region will be able to save money while taking action on a number of important community development objectives defined in the award-winning Official Community Plans of Colwood and Langford.

Do you support the integrated vision of the Emily Carr Performing Arts Centre proposal? 

The following recommendations regarding the Centre proposal have evolved out of a decade of comprehensive community consultation.

Please indicate your support of those you see as being a valued part of a Neighbourhood Learning Centre in our community. 

Studies show that a vibrant and active arts and cultural scene is an important social factor contributing community and individual health. This project aims to support community wellbeing through the Arts, community building and education, in turn saving money on health care costs while sustainably supporting the local economy.

Do you believe arts and culture play an important role in community health and wellbeing?

How important are the following in your life?

How often do you take part in following (as an artist, performer, hobby, participant, audience etc)?

Which of the following would you like to experience, have more access to or see more opportunity for in the West Shore?

What do you like best about the current arts, culture and heritage scene on the West Shore (inc Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin and View Royal)?

Which West Shore features do you most associate with Arts and Culture?

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important survey. Check out www.emilycarrwestshore.ca to follow the project's progress, find events and sign up for updates and information.