Edgewood Elementary

About

Edgewood Elementary School is located in the village of Edgewood, BC (mailing address: PO Box 129, Edgewood, BC V0G 1J0). The school highlights “Learning is in our Nature,” emphasizing the surrounding forests, creeks, beaches, and the Arrow Lakes/Columbia River area as an outdoor extension of its primary education program. EES describes a student-centred approach focused on connecting with each child so students can see learning growth and experience success, supported by dedicated staff who engage in ongoing professional development.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Arrow Lakes)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-1, 3-7

Phone: 250 265-3638

Email: tim.vanbrummelen@sd10.bc.ca

Principal: Brent Cook

Programs and Services

**Support for learning / special education** School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) provides support for learning through school-based learning resource support and counseling, along with district consultant services such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, School Psychology, and supports for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Students who qualify may also receive support through Provincial Outreach Programs (e.g., POPARD for autism and related disorders, POPDHH, and early years supports). **Indigenous education** SD10’s Indigenous Education Program provides culturally relevant programming and services intended to create pathways to success for students of Indigenous ancestry, and to build connection, belonging, and understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures for all learners. Edgewood Elementary’s Indigenous Education Support Teacher is identified as the school principal (Tim Van Brummelen). **Early learning (district program)** SD10 offers StrongStart early learning programming, including a StrongStart Centre in Edgewood.

School Culture and Expectations

Edgewood Elementary emphasizes learning connected to nature and place, using the local environment to enhance learning beyond the classroom. The school describes a focus on connecting with each child and keeping learning student-centred so students can experience growth and success. At the district level, SD10 states a commitment to safe school environments and participates in the ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) bullying-prevention strategy, including access to a confidential reporting tool.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

SD10 provides school bus transportation with an online bus registration process, and publishes bus route information including a “2025–2026 Edgewood Route.” The district notes that bus routes are subject to change and links families to transportation policies and a Bus Transportation Code of Conduct.