Christina Lake Elementary

About

Christina Lake Elementary (CLES) is located at Po Box 240, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E0. The school describes its focus as providing students with exceptional learning experiences and opportunities while helping them engage and connect with each other and the community. School leadership emphasizes creating and maintaining an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued, while supporting high academic and behaviour standards.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Boundary)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 447-9423

Email: shawn.lockhart@sd51.bc.ca

Principal: Shawn Lockhart

Programs and Services

**Early learning (StrongStart / family outreach)** CLES offers a Strong Start Outreach Centre through the CL Family Centre (at CLES) and provides a StrongStart registration form for families. **Student clubs and enrichment** The school lists several clubs, including First Lego League (FLL) LEGO League, Chess, Drama, and Crib & Puzzle. **Food / nutrition support** CLES lists a Breakfast program and a Munch A Lunch program (lunch ordering). **Student support / special education** School District 51 describes a collaborative “School Based Team” process for identifying and supporting students who require special education services, including developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with families. The district also lists specialized supports such as Behaviour Specialist Service and Elementary School Counselling Service (among other services).

School Culture and Expectations

CLES leadership states the school’s purpose is to work together to create and maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued. The school also emphasizes building students’ skills, attitudes, and knowledge to become successful, responsible citizens who enrich society and their global environment, while upholding high academic and behaviour standards. The CLES website also links to a school Code of Conduct document (details not included in the provided text).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

CLES directs families to “Bus Information” for registration, routes, and transportation protocols, and notes that all families must complete a protocols form for their children to ride the bus (forms are returned to the school office). District transportation information explains how to register for busing (complete a Bus Registration/Change Form and a Transportation Protocols Form) and notes that forms are submitted to the school secretary.

Enrollment

CLES states it is accepting registrations for the 2026/2027 school year and that registration forms are available on the site. The school asks families to include a copy of the child’s birth certificate and BC medical services card when registering, and invites families to contact the school office with questions.