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Sooke Elementary
About
Sooke Elementary is located at Po Box 70, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4. The school describes itself as a comfortable, welcoming community of enthusiastic students, staff, families, and community members. It aims to provide a safe, challenging, caring, and stimulating environment where learning flourishes.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 642-5431
Email: kleakey@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Krista Leakey
Programs and Services
Library The school has a library program supported by a teacher-librarian (Ms. Stannard). Students may borrow 1–2 books (based on teacher preference) using a barcode checkout system, and the school typically hosts two Scholastic Book Fairs per year (fall and spring). Kindergarten readiness / transition support The school shares district information about “Pop-Up Play” events—indoor, drop-in kindergarten play times designed for children entering Kindergarten to meet other children and connect with current Kindergarten students, teachers, and staff. Transportation (bus) Families who require bus transportation are directed to register through the district’s transportation system each year, which reviews eligibility and available space; submitting a form does not reserve a seat. The district notes that student safety expectations and the Student Code of Conduct apply while riding the bus and while waiting at/near bus stops.
School Culture and Expectations
SD62 elementary schools (including Sooke Elementary) emphasize safe, purposeful learning and shared responsibility among students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community. The Code of Conduct highlights being safe, caring, and inclusive, and calls on community members to support learning, promote safety, respect property and personal space, and respect, honor, and celebrate diversity. The code prohibits bullying, harassment, discrimination, and unsafe/illegal behaviour, and it references the BC Human Rights Code. The district also restricts student use of personal digital devices during the school day to support online safety and focused learning, with limited instructional/health/assistive-technology exceptions.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
If your child requires bus transportation, the school directs families to the SD62 Transportation webpage for annual bus registration. The district states that families are responsible for ensuring their child gets safely to and from their designated bus stop, and that the Student Code of Conduct applies on the bus and at/near the bus stop. Route delays/cancellations are communicated through district notifications (including website updates and email alerts).
Enrollment
To register a child at Sooke Elementary, families are directed to complete registration through the Sooke School District website (Registration | Sooke School District). The school website also includes a Kindergarten Registration page with a registration form and guide, and a catchment page that directs families to the district’s School Locator tool to find their catchment school.
Location
Sooke Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sooke Elementary
35.34
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 35 - below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 35
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
47.17
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
61.65
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.17
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 20 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 36, numeracy is 35, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 40 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 55 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 35, student commitment to learning is 47, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
59.42
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
56.99
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
61.55
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 12 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 59, Health is 57, and Work Ethic is 62.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 62, while Health is lowest at 57.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
42.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 10 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
61.63
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
47.83
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 12 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 62 and Safety is 48.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 62, while Safety is lowest at 48.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
39.13
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 19 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 39.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 points since 2019/2020.