Henderson Elementary

About

Henderson Elementary is located at 5506 Willow Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 4P4. The school shares that it was the first official school in the district, originally opening in 1913, with the present Henderson Elementary building opening in 1957 and expanding over time. The school is named after Dr. Andrew Henderson, an early community leader involved in establishing local education.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Qathet)

Education language: Henderson Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students who are learning English. The sources provided do not describe any immersion or bilingual programs or identify additional languages used for core instruction.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 483-9162

Email: dean.thorsell@sd47.bc.ca

Principal: Dean Thorsell

Education Languages

Henderson Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students who are learning English. The sources provided do not describe any immersion or bilingual programs or identify additional languages used for core instruction.

Programs and Services

Reading Intervention Programming Henderson Elementary offers reading intervention programming for students who need extra support. Math and Language Arts support The school provides math and language arts student support, including learning centre support. Student support / special education and wellness services Student services listed include counselling, speech and language student services, Indigenous student support, and social and emotional learning. English Language Learner (ELL) The school offers ELL programming. Library and technology Programs include school library programming, interactive whiteboards, and other technological services. Nutrition and childcare Henderson Elementary offers a breakfast and lunch program, childcare (before/after school care), Henderson StrongStart, and the Just B4 (pre-school) program. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school lists district extracurricular activities including: Intramurals Intramurals are offered at the school.

• Cross Country
• Track
• Basketball
• Volleyball

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school website provides a “School Map & Directions” page with an interactive map and a tool to generate directions from your address to a selected district school.

Enrollment

The school site includes a “School Registration” section in its About area. For the Just B4 preschool program, families register via esiKidz (used for registration, attendance, and billing) and can join a waitlist if spaces are limited; families can contact child.care@sd47.bc.ca for more information.