Kersley Elementary School

About

Kersley Elementary School is located at 2899 Arnoldus Rd, Quesnel, BC V2J 6L2. The school’s website presents it as part of Quesnel School District 28, and notes that School District 28 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 through Grade 12, with entry to Early French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In elementary French Immersion, 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. (The district’s French Immersion pathway is offered at specific schools listed on the district information page.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 747-2624

Email: janenesellers@sd28.bc.ca

Principal: Janene Sellers

Education Languages

French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with entry to Early French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In elementary French Immersion, 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. (The district’s French Immersion pathway is offered at specific schools listed on the district information page.)

Programs and Services

Breakfast Program A breakfast program is offered as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early Learning (StrongStart / Ready Set Learn) The district describes early learning opportunities including StrongStart (a free program for parents/caregivers and children birth to five), Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and an early years activity calendar. French Immersion French Immersion is available in SD28 from K–12, with Early French Immersion entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The district describes elementary immersion as full French instruction K–2, with English Language Arts added starting in Grade 3. Student transportation (school buses) Bus route and schedule information is provided, and families must register for busing using the School Bus Registration form (submitted to the school secretary or emailed). The district also shares cold-weather bus operations guidance and notes buses may have video (and possibly audio) recording for safety.

School Culture and Expectations

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

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school/district provides bus routes and schedules and advises that bus stop times are approximate; families should arrive 5–10 minutes early. Students must be registered for busing (limited seats; attendance taken daily), using the School Bus Registration form submitted to the school secretary or emailed to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district also posts cold-weather bus cancellation procedures and notes buses are equipped with video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording) for safety.

Enrollment

Kindergarten registration information is posted on the school site ("Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb 2").