Rose Valley Elementary

About

Rose Valley Elementary is located at 1680 Westlake Rd, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3G6. The school highlights its motto, “Respect & Value Everyone,” and shares family information through items like a welcome letter/parent FAQ, school calendar, and a School Community Student Learning Plan.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 870-5146

Email: steven.labrie@sd23.bc.ca

Principal: Steven Labrie

Programs and Services

Transportation (school buses) The school/district provides bus transportation through Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23). Families must submit an online transportation application; students must be registered on a route to ride, and registered riders are issued a bus pass that is scanned when boarding/exiting. The district also provides school bus safety rules and guidance for walking safely to/from bus stops. Anti-racism and bullying prevention Rose Valley Elementary links families to “Anti-Racism” resources and the district’s “Erase Bully” information.

School Culture and Expectations

Rose Valley Elementary promotes the school-wide message “Respect & Value Everyone.” The school also links to district/school resources focused on anti-racism and bullying prevention (Erase Bully).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

SD23 Transportation Services operates school bus routes in the region and requires families to apply online for bus service. Students are expected to follow bus rider safety rules (for example: be at the stop 10 minutes early, remain seated, keep the aisle clear, and no guest riders). The district emphasizes safe loading/unloading practices (including only crossing in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe) and encourages families to plan safe walking routes to and from bus stops.

Enrollment

The Rose Valley Elementary website includes a “Registration” link. SD23 provides a district enrollment process where families (1) find their catchment school and (2) complete an online enrolment application; families then provide required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and proof of B.C. residency/address) to the school after submitting the application.