Glenrosa Elementary

About

Glenrosa Elementary is located at 3430 Webber Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1G8. The school describes itself as the “Home of the Grizzlies!” and shares school information such as its School Community Student Learning Plan, registration, and transportation resources on its website.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: The district provides information about French Immersion, and Glenrosa Elementary’s website includes French Immersion resources and an information video link. The provided sources do not explicitly state the language(s) used for core instruction at Glenrosa Elementary or whether French Immersion is offered at this specific school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 870-5142

Email: stephanie.read@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: Laurie Fraser

Education Languages

The district provides information about French Immersion, and Glenrosa Elementary’s website includes French Immersion resources and an information video link. The provided sources do not explicitly state the language(s) used for core instruction at Glenrosa Elementary or whether French Immersion is offered at this specific school.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (information and resources) The school website links to a French Immersion information video and family resources, and the district provides a French Immersion information page and kindergarten information session details. Transportation (school bus service) The district provides school bus transportation across the Central Okanagan region and requires families to submit an online transportation application. Registered riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting, and only registered riders may ride (no guest passengers). School bus safety The district outlines bus rider rules (for example: arrive at the stop 10 minutes early, remain seated, keep the aisle clear, and follow driver signals when crossing). Families are also encouraged to plan safe walking routes to and from bus stops and follow school-zone safety laws (including stopping for buses with flashing red lights).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

District transportation is available through Central Okanagan Public Schools; families must apply online for bus service, and route/stop details are typically shared near the end of summer. Students must be registered to ride and use a bus pass that is scanned when boarding/exiting; guest riders are not permitted. The district also publishes school bus rider rules and safety guidance (including arriving early to the stop, staying in a “Safe Zone,” and only crossing in front of the bus when red lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe).

Enrollment

Central Okanagan Public Schools provides a district enrolment process: families are directed to find their catchment school, watch an enrolment application tutorial, and complete an online enrolment application. The district lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and proof of B.C. residency/address) and notes that some newcomers may need a Welcome Centre enrollment code before applying.