Cataline Elementary

About

Cataline Elementary is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, and serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school describes itself as an elementary school community in Williams Lake and shares frequent updates about student learning, leadership, and community connections. The district also highlights a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for Indigenous learners while operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 392-7154

Email: dwayne.benvin@sd27.bc.ca

Principal: Dwayne Benvin

Programs and Services

Outdoor learning (Take Me Outside For Learning!) Cataline commits to taking classes outdoors for learning on a regular basis, based on research and staff experience that outdoor time can increase engagement and reduce anxiety. Families are asked to ensure students are prepared for all weather, and the school maintains a small lending library of outdoor clothing and welcomes donations. Student support / special education (district service) Cariboo-Chilcotin School District provides Student Support Services for students with special needs, including intellectual, learning, physical, sensory, and emotional/behavioural needs, as well as students with exceptional gifts or talents. District specialist staff support school teams through assessment, consultation with families and staff, and help with developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) when needed. Online learning (district program) The district offers GROW Online Learning for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.

School Culture and Expectations

Cataline emphasizes regular community connections and school-wide learning experiences, including a commitment to outdoor learning in all weather (with an expectation that students come prepared with appropriate clothing). At the district level, the school community is situated within a stated commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for Indigenous learners, and acknowledges operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Cariboo-Chilcotin School District Transportation states it is committed to bus routes that are safe and efficient and balances safety, financial accountability, efficiency, and convenience. The district provides bus registration and an “Infofinder” tool for transportation information. The district also notes it has undertaken a review of transportation services, policies, and procedures and has provided ways for families to share feedback.