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Voyageur Elementary School
About
Voyageur Elementary School is located at 1337 Lark Ave, Quesnel, BC V2J 4K5. The school’s website highlights school news and events and shares a “Together we can” message. School District 28 notes it 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 curriculum areas in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3. (The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary as the K–7 site offering French language instruction.)
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 992-2613
Email: janbauer@sd28.bc.ca
Principal: Jan Bauer
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 curriculum areas in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3. (The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary as the K–7 site offering French language instruction.)
Programs and Services
Breakfast Program A school breakfast program is offered through a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early Learning (StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten) Early Learning opportunities include StrongStart (a free program for parents/caregivers and children aged birth to five), Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel’s Early Years Activity Calendar. Student transportation (school buses) The school provides bus route information and schedules, noting that bus stop times are approximate and families should arrive 5–10 minutes early. Families must register for busing (seats are limited), and registration can be submitted through the school or by emailing transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district also shares cold-weather bus operations policies and notes buses have video surveillance systems (which may include audio) for safety.
School Culture and Expectations
The school shares a “Together we can” message. The district states it rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Bus schedules and route information are provided, with a note that stop times are approximate and students should arrive 5–10 minutes early. Families must register for school bus service (limited seats) by submitting the School Bus Registration form to the school secretary or emailing transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district provides cold-weather bus cancellation procedures and notes buses have video surveillance systems (which may include audio) for safety.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration is advertised on the school website (details are provided as an announcement).
Location
Voyageur Elementary School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Voyageur Elementary School
25.83
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 26 - well below the comparison cohort average of 35, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 27
Numeracy: 25
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
56.75
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
54.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 27, numeracy is 25, and overall is 26.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 27, while numeracy is lowest at 25.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 26, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 54, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 26.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
73.53
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
64.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
57.06
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
56.12
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 18 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 57, and Work Ethic is 56.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 64, while Work Ethic is lowest at 56.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
61.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
85.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.57
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 16 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 61, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
73.53
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
69.44
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.07
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 5 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.