Dunsmuir Middle School

About

Dunsmuir Middle School is located at 3341 Painter Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 2J1. The school highlights a range of programs for Grades 6–8 students, including district academies that run during the regular school day (such as Dance Academy and Soccer Academy), along with music and athletics opportunities.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sooke)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 250 478-5548

Email: dunsmuir@sd62.bc.ca

Principal: Lisa Leclerc

Programs and Services

**Academies (within the regular school day)** Dunsmuir offers district academy programs that run in the timetable during the regular school day. The Dance Academy is a skill/performance development program for Grades 6–8 that provides training in multiple dance styles and performance opportunities for course credit; the school notes it welcomes dancers of all skill levels and participation may include workshops, guest teachers, and performances. The Soccer Academy is offered to students in Grades 7–8 and runs during the school timetable, replacing Physical Education for enrolled students. **Music / Band** Dunsmuir has a Music Program and notes that band registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open. The school also promotes choir (e.g., lunchtime rehearsals announced as open to all). **Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support (counselling & crisis/mental health supports)** Dunsmuir lists two school counsellors and provides families with links and contact options for no-cost safety and mental-health supports (including crisis lines and youth mental health resources). The counsellors page also includes links to immigrant and refugee counselling supports that can access trained interpreters, as required.

• Track and Field
• Volleyball (including competitive teams)

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides a Bus Registration page that directs families to an online bus registration/information link for school transportation.

Enrollment

The school website includes a Registration section with links for School Registration, School Locator, and Bus Registration. For Dance Academy enrollment, families are directed to register online through the SD62 website and submit an application package to the school (or by email), with placement based on the application, online registration completion, and deposit payment.