Westview Elementary

About

Westview Elementary is located at 3900 Selkirk Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 0T8. The school welcomes families and aims to provide an overview of its goals, culture, and resources through its website. Westview Elementary strives for a safe and caring environment where all students can be successful, with students, parents, and staff working collaboratively for the benefit of children.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Qathet)

Education language: Westview Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students learning English. The sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 485-5660

Email: jennifer.kennedy@sd47.bc.ca

Principal: Jennifer Kennedy

Education Languages

Westview Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students learning English. The sources do not describe the core language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Programs and Services

Reading Intervention Westview Elementary offers Reading Intervention programming as part of its student supports. English Language Learner (ELL) The school provides English Language Learner (ELL) programming. Indigenous Student Support Westview Elementary offers Indigenous Student Support. Library services The school offers School Library programming. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Intramurals Student support / special education Student services listed include counselling and Speech & Language student services. Food programs Westview offers a Breakfast Club, Lunch Club, and Healthy Snacks for students. Childcare and early learning (district-provided information) The school site also points families to district information about StrongStart, Just B4 (Pre-Kindergarten Program), and Before & After School Care. Transportation (district-provided information) The school site points families to district Student Transportation information.

School Culture and Expectations

Westview Elementary emphasizes a safe and caring environment where all students can be successful. The school highlights collaboration among students, parents, and staff, and encourages parents to be involved in the school community.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

qathet School District provides student transportation with eligibility requirements and a registration process. The district notes that students may be expected to walk up to 2 km to a bus stop, and students aged seven or below require a parent/guardian at pickup and drop-off. Approved riders receive a physical bus pass, and the district offers the My Ride K-12 app for bus status and transportation communications.