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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.
Location
Westview Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Westview Elementary
40.64
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.54
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.93
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.49
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 18 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 41, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 15 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 41, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
69.12
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
72.36
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
65.39
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - 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.
74.18
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 72, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
75.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
61.97
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 9 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 75, Facilities and Personnel is 75, and Learning Resources is 62.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 62.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.13
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.21
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.80
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 79 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.97
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 5 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 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.