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Wishart Elementary
About
Wishart Elementary is located at 3310 Wishart Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 1R1. The school website highlights an active school community that supports students through fundraising for items such as reading programs, new technology, field trips, and playground equipment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 478-9528
Email: plowther@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Preston Lowther
Programs and Services
Fundraising that supports student learning School fundraising (e.g., PAC Fun Fair) is described as supporting reading programs, new technology, field trips, playground equipment, and other school needs. Student support / attendance support The school asks families to report absences by email or phone, and notes that regular attendance is foundational to student success and engagement. If attendance concerns arise, the school may involve teachers, counsellors/administration, referrals to the School Based Team, and collaborative planning with families. School safety / emergency preparedness The district describes emergency plans and annual drills, including Hold & Secure and Lockdown procedures, and asks families not to come to or call the school during these events so staff and responders can manage the situation. The district also uses a Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) process and encourages reporting threat-related behaviours to support a safe and caring learning environment.
School Culture and Expectations
SD62 elementary schools describe their communities as safe, caring, and inclusive, with a shared responsibility among students, staff, and families to demonstrate positive conduct at school and school-related activities. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and privacy, modeling courtesy and compassion, and respecting, honoring, and celebrating diversity. The code of conduct prohibits bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, interference with learning, and unsafe/illegal behaviour (including weapons and illegal substances), and references supportive, restorative practices to help children repair harm. The district also states that personal digital devices are restricted during the school day except for specific instructional, health/medical, or assistive-technology purposes.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Wishart’s website directs families to the district Transportation page for bus routes and transportation information. The district requires families to register for school bus transportation each year; registration helps the district plan routes and confirm eligibility/space (it does not reserve a seat). The district notes that the Student Code of Conduct applies while riding the bus and while waiting at or near the bus stop, and provides guidance for delay/cancellation notifications.
Location
Wishart Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Wishart Elementary
38.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 38 - below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.24
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.99
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.01
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 22 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 38, numeracy is 38, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 32 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 26 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 37 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 38, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 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
74.48
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.86
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.02
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 74, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 71.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
54.45
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 54.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
60.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.46
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.65
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 10 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.25
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.