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Parkland Elementary
About
Parkland Elementary is located at 5016 Bjornson Rd, Quesnel, BC V2J 6X7. The Parkland Elementary website provides school news, calendars, newsletters, announcements, and links for reporting absences and viewing school supplies information. The school 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 K–12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1; in the elementary years of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French (K–2) and then add English Language Arts beginning in Grade 3. The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary (K–7) as the elementary school offering French language instruction; Parkland Elementary is not listed as a French Immersion site in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 992-5922
Email: suesaip@sd28.bc.ca
Principal: Sue Saip
Education Languages
French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from K–12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1; in the elementary years of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French (K–2) and then add English Language Arts beginning in Grade 3. The district lists École Red Bluff Lhtako Elementary (K–7) as the elementary school offering French language instruction; Parkland Elementary is not listed as a French Immersion site in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Breakfast Program Parkland’s site lists a Breakfast Program, described as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early Learning Early Learning programming listed by the school includes StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel’s Early Years Activity Calendar. Online learning The site lists Quesnel Online Learning (QOI), offering flexible programs for students in grades K–9 and courses for grades 10–12. Student transportation (school bus) Families can register for busing by completing the School Bus Registration form and submitting it to the school secretary or emailing it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The transportation page notes that seats are limited and attendance is taken daily; it also shares cold weather bus operations policies and notes that buses are equipped with video surveillance (which may include audio recording).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus route information and schedules are provided on the school site, with a note that bus stop times are approximate and families should arrive 5–10 minutes early. To register for busing, families must complete the School Bus Registration form and submit it to the school secretary or email it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca; seats are limited and attendance is taken every day. The site also links to cold weather bus cancellation policies/procedures and notes that school buses use video surveillance systems (which may include audio).
Enrollment
The school site posts a kindergarten registration announcement ("Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb 2"), but the provided source text does not include enrollment steps or a registration link beyond this notice.
Location
Parkland Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Parkland Elementary
7.43
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 7 - well below the district average of 27, trailing by 20 points.
Literacy: 4
Numeracy: 11
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
42.71
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 48, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
66.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 17 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 4, numeracy is 11, and overall is 7.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 8 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 11, while literacy is lowest at 4.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 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 7.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 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
63.89
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.83
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.21
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 2022/2023, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 16 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.
39.58
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 21 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 2022/2023, Community Support is 50 and Learning Resources is 40.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 50, while Learning Resources is lowest at 40.
School Culture
60.94
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
63.89
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 6 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 2022/2023, Relationships is 61 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Safety at 64, while Relationships is lowest at 61.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.54
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 7 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 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 64.