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Alwin Holland Elementary
About
Alwin Holland Elementary is located at 10615 96 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3R3. The school describes itself as a K–6 school in the centre of Fort St. John, in the Peace River Valley, and “home of the Griffins.” Guided by the motto “T.E.A.M. — Together Everyone Achieves More,” the school emphasizes a team approach and aims to be welcoming, warm, and caring. The school also states it values inclusion and diversity and recognizes the importance of humour in a healthy learning and working environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: Alwin Holland Elementary offers English Language Learning (ELL) support through an English Language Learning Teacher. The sources provided do not state the core language(s) used for instruction at Alwin Holland, and they do not indicate that Alwin Holland offers a French Immersion or other bilingual/immersion program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 785-6125
Email: alwinholland@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Janny Lavoie
Education Languages
Alwin Holland Elementary offers English Language Learning (ELL) support through an English Language Learning Teacher. The sources provided do not state the core language(s) used for instruction at Alwin Holland, and they do not indicate that Alwin Holland offers a French Immersion or other bilingual/immersion program.
Programs and Services
Before and after school care The school hosts a before-and-after school care program in its on-site “Clubhouse.” Families are directed to register online through School District 60 and can contact the coordinator for fee information and possible reductions. Student support / special education The school lists multiple learning and wellness supports, including Learning Assistance, Resource, Reading Recovery, and access to district supports such as Speech Language, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Counselling. The district also provides student support resources for mental health and bullying concerns, including guidance to talk with trusted adults and links/phone numbers for crisis and help lines. Food programs Alwin Holland is designated as an “inner city” school for funding purposes and states it offers a breakfast program and a healthy snack program. The school also offers a lunch program and canteen with nutritional lunch choices, supported with the help of student volunteers.
School Culture and Expectations
The school motto is “T.E.A.M. — Together Everyone Achieves More,” and the school emphasizes taking a team approach to its work. It states it strives for a welcoming, warm, and caring environment, and that it values inclusion and diversity. The school notes that its Code of Conduct is being reviewed and invites suggestions from families; an Athletic Code of Conduct form is also posted.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district notes that schools remain open even when buses do not run and that safety is the primary reason for bus cancellations. Bus cancellations are decided route-by-route, and families are to be contacted if a route is cancelled; parents decide whether their child attends during inclement weather. The district advises dressing warmly, expecting possible delays, and allowing extra time when driving. Transportation registration information is provided by the district, along with a bus passenger code of conduct.
Enrollment
The school website posts items such as “Kindergarten Registration” and “Kindergarten Gradual Entry,” but the provided sources do not include specific enrollment/admissions instructions beyond these notices. For before-and-after school care, families are directed to register online through School District 60.
Location
Alwin Holland Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Alwin Holland Elementary
43.22
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 1 point.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.70
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.09
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 42, numeracy is 44, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.64
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
64.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
73.67
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.57
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 49, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.56
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the province public school average of 54, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.15
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
53.12
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 75 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 53.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 3 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 55.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.