Hans Helgesen Elementary

About

Hans Helgesen Elementary is located at 4983 Rocky Point Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 4G4. The school emphasizes maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment and supports students in developing self-discipline and social responsibility through its Code of Conduct.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sooke)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 478-3431

Email: ksjerven@sd62.bc.ca

Principal: Karen Sjerven

Programs and Services

**Transportation (school bus information)** Families are directed to the Sooke School District transportation page to register for busing. **School safety and wellbeing supports (behavior expectations)** The school’s Code of Conduct is intended to support student self-discipline and social responsibility, and states that behaviour that interferes with others’ safety and learning is unacceptable. It describes a safe and caring community free of bullying, harassment, violence, abuse, discrimination, theft, and vandalism, and notes prohibited items/behaviours (e.g., intoxicating substances, weapons/explosives, tobacco/e-cigarettes, intruders/trespassers).

School Culture and Expectations

Hans Helgesen Elementary states that all students have the right to learn in a safe and respectful environment, and that home and school share responsibility for teaching appropriate behaviour. The Code of Conduct outlines student rights and matching responsibilities (learning, safety, being heard, respect, privacy/personal space, and keeping a clean/healthy environment). The school also explicitly notes that discrimination is not tolerated, including discrimination based on protected identities listed in the BC Human Rights Code.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For bus service, families are directed to register through the Sooke School District transportation webpage (linked from the school’s Bus Information page).

Enrollment

The school directs families to connect to its online registration page and provides a registration checklist. It also links to a registration guide for international families.