Bert Ambrose

About

Bert Ambrose Elementary is located at 9616 115 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2Y1. The school serves Grades K–6 and describes itself as a child-centered school with a collaborative staff and an active Parent Advisory Committee. Its mission is “Striving together to achieve our potential for a better tomorrow,” guided by its GATOR motto: Growing, Achieving, Together, Opportunities for all, Respectful, Responsible, Resourceful.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 785-2321

Email: bertambrose@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Melissa Degroot

Programs and Services

Before and After School Care Bert Ambrose offers the “Little Gators Clubhouse” before-and-after-school care program, with registrations available through an online form. The program aims to reduce transitions at the beginning and end of the school day and supports children’s social and emotional learning through a play-based approach. Student support / special education The school reports access to district learning services, including counselling, teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing support, and speech-language support, along with a reading intervention teacher. A part-time librarian is also listed among school supports.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s guiding words include being Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind, and its GATOR motto emphasizes respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness. The Code of Conduct focuses on maintaining a safe, caring, orderly learning environment and applies during school activities and may apply on the way to and from school. The school states it promotes values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code and will treat discrimination and bullying (including cyberbullying) seriously.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 60 requires a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep information current. Families can submit the form by email or drop it off in person at SD60 Facilities & Transportation or the School Board Office; transportation questions are directed to transportation@prn.bc.ca or (250) 785-1577.

Enrollment

The school website includes news about Kindergarten registration (with details linked from the post). For before/after-school care, the school and district provide online registration/waitlist options for the BASC program.