Baldonnel Elementary

About

Baldonnel Elementary School is located in Baldonnel, BC (Po Box 196, Baldonnel, BC V0C 1C0), about 15 minutes from Fort St. John in the Peace River Valley and midway between Fort St. John and Taylor. The school serves grades K–6 and describes a child-centred approach with a focus on strengthening reading and writing skills, while working closely with families. Its mission statement is: “Together, with the parents and the child, we are working towards the development of all children in all areas of learning and living.” The school motto is “Together We Are Better!”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 789-3396

Email: baldonnel@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Craig Brownlee

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Library The school lists a part-time librarian and provides a library search link (Insignia). Student support / special education The school reports having support workers and itinerant access to services including elementary counselling and several district itinerants. Technology / digital citizenship Students use a computer lab, laptops, and iPads as part of learning. The school emphasizes safe, respectful technology use (e.g., using school-sanctioned websites and avoiding cyberbullying) through its digital citizenship and safety expectations.

• Cross-country running (Grades 1–6)
• Soccer (Grades 4–6)
• Volleyball (Grades 4–6)
• Basketball (Grades 4–6)
• Badminton (Grades 4–6)
• Track & Field (Grades 1–6)

School Culture and Expectations

Baldonnel emphasizes a safe learning environment and a child-centred approach. The school’s motto is “Together We Are Better!” and its mission highlights working in partnership with parents and students to support development across “all areas of learning and living.” The school also sets expectations for responsible technology use, including appropriate behavior online and avoiding cyberbullying, and provides a school Code of Conduct (updated May 2024).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District 60 (Peace River North) transportation requires families to submit a bus registration form for any student riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep information current. Questions are directed to transportation@prn.bc.ca or (250) 785-1577, and the form can be submitted by email or dropped off at district offices.

Enrollment

The school site posts “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026” as a news item (with a “Read More” link), indicating registration information is shared through school news.