Peace View School

About

Peace View School is located at 11600 7th St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8. The school describes itself as a small, rural two-room school in the Farmington area, situated within a Hutterite Colony, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 9. Students take on a variety of roles in the school community, including mentoring, translating for younger newcomers as needed, and custodial responsibilities. The school’s vision is to create a community that develops curious minds, collaborative learners, and positive character, and its mission is to build the skills, knowledge, healthy lifestyles, and character attributes needed to succeed in colony life.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River South)

Education language: Peace View Elementary provides instruction in English, and the school also offers German instruction through a community German Teacher who serves as a liaison between the English teacher, parents, and the community. At the district level, School District 59 provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through assessment and consultation.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 1-9

Phone: 250 789-2280

Email: cmyint@sd59.bc.ca

Principal: Caron Myint

Education Languages

Peace View Elementary provides instruction in English, and the school also offers German instruction through a community German Teacher who serves as a liaison between the English teacher, parents, and the community. At the district level, School District 59 provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through assessment and consultation.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education School District 59’s District Learning Services includes supports such as district counsellors (individual and group counselling, emotional support, behavioural skill development), speech and language services, and school psychology services. The district also provides inclusion helping teachers, literacy supports, and assessment/consultation support for English Language Learners (ELL).

School Culture and Expectations

Peace View Elementary emphasizes a community-oriented environment where students contribute through leadership and service roles (such as mentoring and helping with translation for younger students). The school’s stated focus includes developing curious minds, collaborative learners, positive character, healthy lifestyles, and skills for success in colony life.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Families can subscribe to district bus notifications via email or text. The district school bus information line is 250-782-1061, and the Bus Garage phone number is 250-782-2106; delays of 20 minutes or more or cancellations are announced on the line and local radio stations (CJDC radio, Peace FM, Big Country radio).