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.