Wells Barkerville Elementary

About

Wells Barkerville Elementary is located at Po Box 190, Wells, BC V0K 2R0. The Wells Elementary School site is part of Quesnel School District #28, which acknowledges that SD28 rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Quesnel)

Education language: French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1 for Early French Immersion. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 2-7

Phone: 250 994-3216

Email: nancydanuser@sd28.bc.ca

Principal: Nancy Danuser

Education Languages

French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1 for Early French Immersion. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3.

Programs and Services

Breakfast Program A partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada (BBC Canada) and School District 28. Early Learning Early Learning includes StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel's Early Years Activity Calendar. Online learning Quesnel Online Learning offers flexible programs for students in grades K–9 and courses for students in grades 10–12. Student support / special education The district has a District Principal of Support Services role (as announced by SD28), indicating district-level leadership for support services.

School Culture and Expectations

The district notes that School District 28 rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus routes and schedules are provided by SD28, and stop times are approximate (families are asked to arrive 5–10 minutes early). Families must contact the transportation department to register for the bus due to limited seats; registration can be submitted to the school secretary or emailed to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district also provides cold-weather bus operations guidance and notes that buses are equipped with video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording) for safety.