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Whonnock Elementary
About
Whonnock Elementary is located at 27471 112th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1P9. The school describes itself as a community school serving about 245 students in Kindergarten to Grade 7, with many long-time, multi-generation families. Whonnock emphasizes that students feel valued and are encouraged to pursue their individual strengths and talents, with a focus on academics alongside sports and fine arts. Social responsibility is highlighted as an important part of school life.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 462-7612
Email: megan_olynyk@sd42.ca
Principal: Megan Olynyk
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Student leadership and school service roles Whonnock offers ongoing opportunities such as Office Monitors, Lunch Monitors, and Student Leadership. Clubs The school lists a Lego Club and D&D. After-school programs The school shares that it offers a variety of fun and educational after-school programs throughout the year and directs families to a “Current Programs” link for what is currently offered.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Cross Country
- Track & Field
School Culture and Expectations
Whonnock’s Code of Conduct is designed to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment, and applies at school, while traveling to and from school, and at school-related activities. The school’s shared expectations are summarized as C.A.R.E.: use common sense, have a positive attitude, show respect to all, and give a strong effort every day. The school emphasizes preventive and restorative responses to behaviour concerns, with interventions that consider student age, maturity, and disability-related needs. The school also has a digital device policy (no personal devices during school hours, with limited exceptions for learning/inclusion/accessibility) and a district-aligned dress code focused on safety and inclusivity.
Enrollment
The school posts district kindergarten registration updates and directs families to the SD42 kindergarten registration page for details about the online registration process, phases, required documentation, and acceptance criteria: https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/.
Location
Site: elementary.sd42.ca/whonnock/
Phone: 604 462-7612
Address: 27471 112 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1P9
Whonnock Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Whonnock Elementary
35.45
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - below the district public school average of 37, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 31
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
60.06
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.12
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.78
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 31 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 40, numeracy is 31, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while numeracy is lowest at 31.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 45 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 47 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 35, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
62.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.57
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.06
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 3 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 62, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 62.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 19 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.
76.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 3 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
39.05
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 22 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 50, Facilities and Personnel is 76, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 76, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
43.82
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the district public school average of 57, trailing by 13 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
71.12
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.67
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 9 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 71 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 71, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.17
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.