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Sunshine Hills Elementary
About
Sunshine Hills Elementary is located at 11285 Bond Blvd, Delta, BC V4E 1N3. The school is an elementary school (“École Élémentaire | Elementary School”) in the Delta School District and offers both a regular English program and French Immersion programming.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Delta)
Education language: Sunshine Hills offers French Immersion, a separate program in which instruction is provided in French for second-language learners (French is the language of instruction in K–2, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 3; by Grade 7, 20% of instruction is in English). The school also has a regular English program (referenced as the program that French Immersion parallels in structure and standards).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 594-8491
Email: sunshinehills.elem@deltaschools.ca
Principal: Keri Hanlon
Education Languages
Sunshine Hills offers French Immersion, a separate program in which instruction is provided in French for second-language learners (French is the language of instruction in K–2, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 3; by Grade 7, 20% of instruction is in English). The school also has a regular English program (referenced as the program that French Immersion parallels in structure and standards).
Programs and Services
French Immersion Sunshine Hills offers a French Immersion program aligned with BC Ministry of Education policy, designed to help non-Francophone students become bilingual in English and French. Instruction is primarily in French in the early grades, with English gradually introduced starting in Grade 3. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Track
School Culture and Expectations
The Delta School District defines inclusion as valuing all learners as individuals who contribute to a greater whole, supported through accessible, authentic learning experiences and targeted support. The district emphasizes meaningful opportunities so all learners can achieve their goals.
Enrollment
For French Immersion, families apply through the Delta School District’s French Immersion enrolment process (online application, then registration at the accepted school if offered a space). For Kindergarten registration, the district notes families can register online or in-person, with detailed instructions posted on the district website.
Location
Sunshine Hills Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sunshine Hills Elementary
44.71
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.09
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.41
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 19 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 44, numeracy is 46, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 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 45, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
53.17
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.57
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.77
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
78.98
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 70, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 68.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
86.29
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 33 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.68
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 27 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.81
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 10 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 86, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.28
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 60, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.85
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.25
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 80 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
80.93
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 7 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 81.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.