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Davis Bay Elementary
About
Davis Bay Elementary is located at 5078 Davis Bay Road, PO Box 512, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. The school serves about 205 students and is nestled between Mission Point and Chapman Creek. It describes its learning as centered on environmental education and place-based learning, with related literature, numeracy, and science opportunities connected to its rich natural surroundings. The campus also includes a 1500-square-foot greenhouse used by students (and supported with community involvement).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sunshine Coast)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 885-9523
Email: dbeinfo@sd46.bc.ca
Principal: Jean Janzen
Programs and Services
Nature- and place-based learning programs (DEN & NEST) Davis Bay Elementary describes two programs on one campus: Davis Bay Environmental/Naturalists (DEN) classes (K–7) in the main building and NEST (Nature Education for Sustainable Todays and Tomorrows) in portables/annex. NEST delivers the regular elementary curriculum using nature as a learning lens, often in outdoor settings, and emphasizes inquiry/play/project-based learning, multi-age learning, and community building; it also highlights student safety as a priority because outings are a standard part of the program. Environmental learning facilities (Greenhouse) The school has a 1500 square foot greenhouse on site for students (and community members) to learn and grow in, and it describes this as part of a collective effort focused on care, kindness, and supporting the community and the planet. Family/community involvement & food support The school highlights parent and community participation (e.g., support on field trips, a Community Reader Program, and a Growing Green/Greenhouse Committee). It also notes an active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and community fundraising support for “Breakfast for Kids,” sports teams, and whole-school field trips/endeavors. School systems and family tools The website links families to MyEd, SchoolCash Online, a library page, hot lunch, and ERASE (Expect Respect & A Safe Education).
School Culture and Expectations
Davis Bay Elementary emphasizes community participation and partnership, describing a welcoming learning community where parent and community members are valued and encouraged to be involved. In the NEST program description, teachers aim to create a context where students can feel “success, pride, and belonging,” and the program stresses that student safety and the ability to be safe for self and others are essential because outings are a regular part of learning. The school also links to ERASE (Expect Respect & A Safe Education) and a Student Code of Conduct page.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 46 requires families to register for school bus transportation each school year. Elementary bussing eligibility is prioritized for students attending within their catchment who live beyond the 2 km walk limit; if seats are available after routes are set, other students may apply for an available seat (permission can be withdrawn). The district notes that busing is not provided for cross-boundary transfer students.
Enrollment
For NEST (Nature Education for Sustainable Todays and Tomorrows), families are directed to first register with their catchment (“home”) school, then submit a NEST Expression of Interest form. If the family lives outside the Davis Bay catchment, a cross-boundary application is also required; NEST intake is determined by a lottery due to high demand, and families must re-apply each year if they are not offered a space. District information also states Davis Bay Elementary is closed for cross-boundary applications except for NEST students, and that cross-boundary busing is not provided.
Location
Davis Bay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Davis Bay Elementary
44.70
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
56.57
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
55.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.05
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 20 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 45, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 26 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 30 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 57, critical thinking is 55, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 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
78.57
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
69.87
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.90
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
70.55
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 4 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 70, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Health is lowest at 66.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
69.32
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
72.73
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 9 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
45.18
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 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 69, Facilities and Personnel is 73, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 73, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 15 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.29
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
70.23
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
60.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 66, 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 2024/2025, Relationships is 70 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 70, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.22
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 12 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 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.