Lakeside School Kelowna

About

Lakeside School Kelowna is located at 429 Collett Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 1K6. The school describes itself as a community focused on educating children “for freedom,” respecting individuality, and learning “with heads, hearts, and hands” through a Waldorf-inspired approach that follows BC Ministry of Education guidelines while adding arts and experiential learning.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Central Okanagan)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 764-4130

Email: admin@lakesideschool.ca

Principal: Melissa Unruh

Programs and Services

After-school care Lakeside offers an After Care Program for ages 5–12 that runs after school Monday to Friday (until 5 pm). Preschool / childcare The school lists multiple early childhood options, including Peach Blossom (preschool and childcare), Golden Dawn Preschool/Child care, and Lakeside Hollow Preschool. Student support / inclusion The school invites families to report accessibility barriers and request accommodations, with feedback reviewed quarterly by the Lakeside School Accessibility Team. Staffing listed on the school site also includes educational assistants and “Inclusion Support.”

School Culture and Expectations

Lakeside emphasizes educating the “whole child” through experiential learning that engages head, heart, and hands, and it highlights educating children for freedom while respecting individualities. The school’s vision and mission focus on preserving the awe and wonder of childhood, providing developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous learning, and fostering imagination, responsibility, and community partnership. Stated community values include “Goodness, Truth, and Beauty,” organizational integrity (transparent structures and collaborative decision-making), and social renewal with an emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, and stewardship of nature. The school also includes a territorial acknowledgement and a stated commitment to reconciliation and decolonization.