South Peace Elementary

About

South Peace Elementary is located at 11600 7th St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River South)

Education language: French Immersion in SD59 is taught in French across the curriculum (with English language arts beginning in Grade 3). The district also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) through assessment and consultation by ELL helping teachers.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 1-10

Phone: 250 219-1095

Email: asherk@sd59.bc.ca

Principal: Ann Sherk

Education Languages

French Immersion in SD59 is taught in French across the curriculum (with English language arts beginning in Grade 3). The district also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) through assessment and consultation by ELL helping teachers.

Programs and Services

French Immersion French Immersion uses French as the language of instruction across the curriculum while following the same BC curriculum as the regular program. Students are taught solely in French until Grade 3, when they begin learning to read and write in English as well. District learning services / student support School District 59 provides district-level supports including counselling (individual and group), speech and language services (assessment and intervention), and school psychology services (assessment and intervention planning). The district also offers supports for inclusion/learning needs, services for students with visual impairments and for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, balanced literacy support, and ELL support through assessment and consultation. Primary Project (district initiative) The district’s Primary Project focuses on literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional learning, supported by current educational research and professional development. District helping teachers support areas such as literacy, numeracy, speech and language development, and special needs. Montessori (district program) Montessori emphasizes hands-on, multi-sensory learning, student choice, and learning at an individual pace. Classes are typically multi-age, with small-group lessons and time for independent work across areas such as language, mathematics, history, sciences, and the arts.

School Culture and Expectations

The district’s ERASE resources emphasize building safe and caring school communities and encouraging students, parents, and staff to seek help and report concerns.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families can subscribe to bus notifications via email or text through the district website. Bus delays of 20 minutes or more or cancellations are announced on the school bus information line (250-782-1061) and on local radio stations; the Bus Garage phone number is 250-782-2106 (Chetwynd area: Standard Bus at 250-788-2415).

Enrollment

French Immersion eligibility information is provided by the district: all students who reside in School District 59 are eligible if there is a French Immersion program in the community.