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Nicholson Elementary
About
Nicholson Elementary School is located at 737 Nicholson Frontage Road, Box 331, Golden, BC V0A 1H0. The school describes itself as a welcoming, happy place and a community of life-long learners who “connect, synergize, and positively influence” each other and the world around them. Serving a rural community near Golden, the school’s motto is “Learn, Love, Lead,” expressing an intention to learn together, support one another, and contribute positively to the classroom, school, and community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Rocky Mountain)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 344-2370
Email: margo.reinders@sd6.bc.ca
Principal: Margo Reinders
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Nicholson Elementary offers Student Support Services for students experiencing learning difficulties in the regular classroom, with support provided during class time in the classroom and/or in small groups. The school also provides Speech-Language support through classroom, small-group, or individual sessions for students who are identified as needing this service. Counselling Counselling is available to Nicholson students and parents through teacher referral, parent referral, and/or student referral. Indigenous Education Students of Indigenous ancestry can receive additional academic and cultural support from the Indigenous Education Support Worker. Library Students have scheduled time during the school day to sign out books for use at home or during free reading time at school. Technology Nicholson Elementary has a “Computer Lab on Wheels (COW),” a class set of laptops on a cart for classroom use. Parents must sign a waiver before students can access the Internet. Cultural programs The school offers cultural activities presented by performing artists throughout the year, with performance information shared with teachers and parents. Buddy Activities Intermediate students may be partnered with primary students for buddy activities such as reading, writing, and art projects.
School Culture and Expectations
The school motto, “Learn, Love, Lead,” reflects a focus on learning together as a community, supporting one another, and leading by contributing positively to the classroom, school, and community. The principal describes a goal of creating an environment where every child feels safe, happy, and supported so learning can continue to grow. The school’s Code of Conduct outlines expectations for student behaviour at school, on the way to and from school, and during school-organized or sponsored activities; it also includes a disciplinary policy and dress code, and parents are consulted via the Parent Advisory Council when revisions are proposed.
Enrollment
The school website includes Kindergarten Registration information and directs families to register for kindergarten through Rocky Mountain School District.
Location
Nicholson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nicholson Elementary
49.32
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 50
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.76
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
53.43
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.69
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 49, numeracy is 50, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 50, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 49 and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
16.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 17 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 55 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.04
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.95
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 17, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 17.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
73.53
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 36 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
45.88
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.98
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
68.96
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 4 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 63 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Safety at 69, while Relationships is lowest at 63.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.99
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 13 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 57.