Barlow Creek Elementary

About

Barlow Creek Elementary is located at 816 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel, BC V2J 6S6. The school’s website highlights school and district updates (news, newsletters, announcements, and upcoming events) and references School District 28’s acknowledgement that it rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Quesnel)

Education language: French Immersion is offered in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The district notes that in the elementary portion of 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 sources do not state that Barlow Creek Elementary specifically offers French Immersion.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 992-5134

Email: nancydanuser@sd28.bc.ca

Principal: Nancy Danuser

Education Languages

French Immersion is offered in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The district notes that in the elementary portion of 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 sources do not state that Barlow Creek Elementary specifically offers French Immersion.)

Programs and Services

Breakfast Program A school breakfast program is offered as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early Learning Early Learning programming in the district includes StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel’s Early Years Activity Calendar. StrongStart is described as a free program for parents/caregivers and children aged birth to five. Online learning Quesnel Online Learning (QOI) offers flexible programs for students in grades K–9 and courses for students in grades 10–12. Student transportation (busing) Families can register for school bus service by completing the School Bus Registration form (submit to the school secretary or email to transportation@sd28.bc.ca). The district notes that families must contact transportation to register due to limited seats, and provides cold-weather bus operations policies/procedures and bus route information.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School bus routes and schedules are provided, and families are asked to arrive 5–10 minutes early because bus stop times are approximate. To register for busing, families complete the School Bus Registration form and submit it to the school secretary or email it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca; the district notes limited seats and that attendance is taken daily. The district also shares cold-weather bus operations policies/procedures and notes that buses are equipped with video surveillance systems (which may include audio) for safety.