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James Thomson Elementary
About
James Thomson Elementary is located at 6388 Sutherland Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 4W4. The school describes itself as a culturally rich, community-orientated school and is home to qathet School District’s only Early French Immersion program.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Qathet)
Education language: James Thomson offers instruction in both English and French through its Early French Immersion program. In Early French Immersion, students receive BC curriculum instruction in French in Kindergarten to Grade 3, with English Language Arts beginning in Grade 4 and increasing over time. The school also notes that literacy support is offered to students in both English and French.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 483-3191
Email: matthew.hull@sd47.bc.ca
Principal: Matthew Hull
Education Languages
James Thomson offers instruction in both English and French through its Early French Immersion program. In Early French Immersion, students receive BC curriculum instruction in French in Kindergarten to Grade 3, with English Language Arts beginning in Grade 4 and increasing over time. The school also notes that literacy support is offered to students in both English and French.
Programs and Services
Early learning, literacy, and academic support James Thomson offers an Early Reading Intervention Program, as well as Math and Language Arts student support. The school also provides literacy enrichment through the school library and uses interactive whiteboards and other technology services. Food programs The school lists a Breakfast program and a Hot Lunch Program. Leadership, enrichment, and Indigenous support Programs include a Grade Five Leadership Program, Primary and Intermediate Enrichment Programs, and First Nations Support and Leadership. Student support / special education The school offers counselling services for all students, supporting both individual needs and social-emotional learning in classrooms. Student Support Services also describes inclusive education processes and a range of flexible supports (from classroom-based support to small-group, specialized settings, and one-on-one instruction). Speech and Language Student Services are also listed. Outdoor learning and garden James Thomson lists a Farm to School program and “Here We Grow” (a school garden).
Enrollment
For French Immersion, families are directed to apply using the qathet School District online registration link, with entry typically beginning in Kindergarten (and possible entry at the beginning of Grade 1 if space is available). The school explains that after early priority deadlines, available spaces may be filled first for siblings, then by random lottery, and then from a waitlist as openings occur.
Location
James Thomson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Thomson Elementary
34.57
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 32
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
54.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
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 engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
88.16
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 36 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 38, numeracy is 32, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 10 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 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 55, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 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: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province 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.
75.64
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
64.11
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
67.71
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 7 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 76, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 68.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 76, while Health is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
90.62
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 29 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
95.31
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 95 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 32 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.27
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 3 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 91, Facilities and Personnel is 95, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 95, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.70
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
74.95
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.06
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 4 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 75 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
57.29
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 14 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 57.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.