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).