Mamquam Elementary

About

Mamquam Elementary is located at Po Box 16040266 Government Road, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0. The school describes itself as an arts-infused school that uses the arts to deepen learning across the curriculum. Through arts-based learning, students construct and demonstrate understanding, connect art forms with other subject areas, and build creative and critical thinking skills. The school also emphasizes that art learning outcomes have equal value with other learning outcomes.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 604 898-3601

Email: jkresak@sd48.bc.ca

Principal: Jeff Maynard

Programs and Services

**Arts-infused learning** Mamquam Elementary describes itself as an arts-infused school that uses the arts to deepen learning across the curriculum. Students construct and demonstrate understanding through art forms, make connections between art and other subject areas, and develop creative and critical thinking skills. The school states that art learning outcomes have equal value with other learning outcomes.

School Culture and Expectations

Mamquam Elementary’s Code of Conduct notes the school is learning on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and promotes diversity in a safe, encouraging, and healthy environment. Expectations emphasize respect, kindness, caring for property, safe play, honesty, and taking responsibility (including restoring harm). The code prohibits bullying/harassment, unsafe actions, violence, and illegal acts, and describes restorative and supportive approaches such as mediation, circles, counselling/referrals, and collaborative problem solving. The school also outlines expectations for electronic device use and a dress code focused on weather-appropriate, non-offensive attire.