Nicola Canford Elementary

About

Nicola Canford Elementary is located at 2311 Postell St, Lower Nicola, BC V0K 1Y0. The school’s mission is to create socially, emotionally, and academically literate students and inspire lifelong learning. Its vision emphasizes guiding students (using a variety of strategies) to become thoughtful citizens who respect themselves, others, and property, and who are challenged to “do deep thinking” and be their best. The school also acknowledges it is on the traditional ancestral, unceded territory of the Nɬeʔkepmx Nation and Syilx Nation.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 378-2172

Email: bbergmann@365.sd58.bc.ca

Principal: Burt Bergmann

Programs and Services

Learning resources (digital and library) The school highlights a Learning Resources page with tools and resources such as Epic Reading, RAZ Kids, Starfall, Reflex Math, IXL, Mathletics, Typing Pal, and a School Library, along with references to resources like World Book Kids and National Geographic Kids. Hot lunch program Families are directed to an online hot lunch ordering platform for student hot lunches. Transportation (school bus) The school provides a transportation/school bus information page, and notes that bus route cancellations may occur due to staffing shortages, with families notified (if needed) by approximately 6:30 a.m.

School Culture and Expectations

The Code of Conduct applies to student behaviour to/from school, at school, and at any school function. The school states that racism and discrimination will not be tolerated, and students may not discriminate based on protected grounds (including Indigenous identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and disability). Expectations emphasize being friendly, caring, and respectful; making sensible choices; setting goals; and encouraging others. The code also includes safety and school routines such as supervised play expectations, a dress code aligned with a safe learning environment and the BC Human Rights Code, and rules for bus line-ups and bike safety (helmets required).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school references transportation/school bus information and notes that bus route cancellations are possible due to transportation staffing shortages; if a route must be cancelled, families will be messaged by about 6:30 a.m. The Code of Conduct also sets expectations for safe bus line-ups and requires students who bike to wear a helmet and to walk bikes on school grounds.