Bankhead Elementary

About

Bankhead Elementary is located at 1280 Wilson Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Y6. The school emphasizes a community where “all students are safe, connected, and valued.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 870-5114

Email: monique.west@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: Monique West

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Bankhead Elementary offers the “RIO” Reading Intervention Program, which targets key areas of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). The program is intended for students who struggle with one or more of these areas and provides tailored instruction and support based on each student’s specific learning needs.

School Culture and Expectations

Bankhead Elementary describes its school community as one where all students are “safe, connected, and valued.” The school site also highlights Anti-Racism and “Erase Bully” resources.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23) provides bus transportation and requires families to submit an online transportation application; students must be registered on a route to ride and will be issued a bus pass (scanned when boarding/exiting). Students are expected to follow bus rider safety rules (for example: arrive at the stop 10 minutes early, remain seated, keep aisles clear, no guest riders, and no food/drinks besides a personal water bottle). Families are reminded that it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child’s safety getting to/from the bus stop, and students should only cross in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver gives the signal.

Enrollment

Kindergarten registration is completed online through the district’s School Enrolment page (sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment). The district enrollment process includes finding your catchment school, completing the online enrolment application, and providing required documentation (such as proof of age/citizenship and B.C. residency/address) to the school after applying.