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Anne Roberts Young Elementary

Fort St. John, BC - Public School - Grades K-6

About

Anne Roberts Young Elementary is located at 10112 105 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4S4. Opened in September 2020, the school was designed to support a project-based, hands-on learning environment with a connection to the community. The school says it aims to foster critical thinkers who are innovative, collaborative, and resilient, while providing rich experiences in a safe, respectful, and inclusive setting. Its motto, “WE ROCK,” reflects the values the school emphasizes (Welcoming, Empathetic, Respectful, Open-minded, Cooperative, Kind).

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Peace River North)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 236 365-2793

Email: ary@prn.bc.ca

Principal: Broyden Bennett

Programs and Services

Project-based / hands-on learning The school highlights a project-based, hands-on learning environment and encourages students to take risks to build skills and reach their potential through integration of science, technology, arts, and hands-on learning. School improvement planning (Framework for Enhancing Student Learning) The school shares a continually evolving “Framework for Enhancing Student Learning,” created with the school community as a guide for school improvement and aligned with the BC Ministry of Education framework. Student leadership / entrepreneurship The school features a “Young Entrepreneur Project” (highlighted through a school event invitation).

School Culture and Expectations

The school centers its culture on “WE ROCK” (Welcoming, Empathetic, Respectful, Open-minded, Cooperative, Kind). It describes a focus on building community, collaborating toward school framework goals, and creating opportunities for students to be engaged and have a sense of belonging. The school also states it aims to provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment and encourages students to take risks to develop skills and reach their potential.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Peace River North (SD60) transportation requires families to submit a bus registration form for all students riding the bus to ensure a seat and keep information current. The district provides submission options by email (transportation@prn.bc.ca) or in person at the SD60 Facilities & Transportation Office (10716 – 97 Avenue) or the School Board Office (10112 – 105 Avenue). Families can also check bus run status during school days.

Enrollment

The school posts kindergarten registration information and “Welcome to Kindergarten” information on its news page (including that families registered for the upcoming school year will receive an email invite to register).

Location

Site: ary.prn.bc.ca/

Phone: 236 365-2793

Address: 10112 105 Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4S4

Anne Roberts Young Elementary Reviews

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Academic Learning of Anne Roberts Young Elementary

42.53

Academic Performance

Academic Performance Score

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

Grade 4 overall score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 0 points.

Literacy: 43

Numeracy: 42

Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.

83.18

Student Commitment to Learning

Student Commitment

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

Grade 4 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 32 points.

Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.

77.78

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

Grade 4 score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 28 points.

Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.

100.00

College and Career Readiness

Readiness for Future

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

Grade 4 score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 46 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

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Clustered Academic Score Trends

School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 43, numeracy is 42, and overall is 43.

Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score declined by 12 points.

In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while numeracy is lowest at 42.

Across the available years, literacy declined by 20 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy declined by 4 points since 2020-2021.

Academic Performance Score Change Over Years

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Academic Performance Score Change Over Years

Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 83, critical thinking is 78, and college and career readiness is 100.

The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 100, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.

College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 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

83.73

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 17 points.

Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.

76.12

Health

Health

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 16 points.

Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.

93.35

Work Ethic

Work Ethic

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 24 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

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Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years

Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 84, Health is 76, and Work Ethic is 93.

The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 93, while Health is lowest at 76.

Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2020/2021.

Resources

58.91

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 10 points.

Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.

Resources Score Change Over Years

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Resources Score Change Over Years

Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 59.

Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.

School Culture

73.82

Academic Orientation

Academic Orientation

Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 20 points.

Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.

93.94

Relationships

Relationships

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 94 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 24 points.

Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.

70.44

Safety

Safety

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 14 points.

Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.

School Culture Score Change Over Years

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School Culture Score Change Over Years

Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 94 and Safety is 70.

The strongest current area is Relationships at 94, while Safety is lowest at 70.

Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.

Teachers and Teaching Environment

80.26

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 22 points.

Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.

Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years

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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years

Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 80.

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.