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Myrtle Philip Community School
About
Myrtle Philip Community School is located at 6195 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0C5. The school opened in its current form in September 1992, with added community space supported by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and describes itself as a “hive of activity from morning ’til night.” The school is named after Myrtle Philip, a Whistler pioneer and former school trustee, and honours her legacy annually, including through the Myrtle Philip Award recognizing academics, athletics, and citizenship among Grade 6–7 students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 932-5321
Email: baldcroft@sd48.bc.ca
Principal: Brianne Aldcroft
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging, and aligns with the BC Human Rights Code. Myrtle Philip Community School’s core values are PAWS: Play, Accountability, We not Me, and Stamina, with a focus on learning through play, responsibility, collaboration, and perseverance. The Code of Conduct outlines expectations for respectful behaviour and restorative approaches (including mediation, circle process, restitution, and parent involvement when needed) when safety or learning is disrupted. The school also outlines expectations around student security procedures, visitor sign-in, dress and preparedness, and responsible technology use (including technology-free recess/lunch and limited cell phone use unless teacher-directed).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes that bus passenger lists are established each September and that bus passes are required to ride the bus; misbehaviour on or around the bus may lead to loss of bus privileges. For student security, the school states that dismissal routines must be followed unless a written note indicates a change, and students arriving late or leaving early must be signed in/out at the office by a parent.
Location
Myrtle Philip Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Myrtle Philip Community School
46.07
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
59.60
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.58
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.31
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 21 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 44, numeracy is 48, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 46, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2021-2022.
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: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
64.62
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
67.39
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - 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.
70.59
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 4 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 65, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
79.55
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.09
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.86
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 2 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 80, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 39 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
57.07
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
75.10
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.
62.34
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.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.12
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 3 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 62.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.