Windermere Elementary

About

Windermere Elementary School is located at 4747 Government St, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2. The school highlights its “School Pillars”: taking care of ourselves, taking care of each other, and taking care of this place. The school also acknowledges that it is on the traditional territory of both the Shuswap and the Ktunaxa people.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Rocky Mountain)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 342-6640

Email: keri.gust@sd6.bc.ca

Principal: Keri Gust

Programs and Services

Indigenous Education Windermere Elementary offers Indigenous Education supports, including an Aboriginal Education Support Worker (AESW). The school shares learning experiences connected to Indigenous culture and knowledge, such as beading activities and learning opportunities with Indigenous knowledge keepers. Student recognition / character education The school integrates the 7 Sacred Teachings into classroom instruction and uses them as a reference point for student recognition of positive contributions (e.g., respect, courage, love, truth).

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes its “School Pillars”: “We Take Care of Ourselves, We Take Care of Each Other, We Take Care of this Place.” It also describes being a nut-free school to help keep students safe. School communications reference student recognition connected to the 7 Sacred Teachings (such as respect, courage, love, and truth) as part of promoting positive contributions at school.