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Willway Elementary
About
Willway Elementary is located at 2939 Mt. Wells Dr, Victoria, BC V9B 4T4. The school’s website highlights a range of learning supports and opportunities for students and families, including a music program, library services through a Virtual Learning Commons, and a focus on First Nations Principles of Learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 478-1213
Email: gwalker@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Georgette Walker
Programs and Services
**First Nations Principles of Learning** Willway lists “First Nations Principles of Learning” as a school program, highlighting an approach to learning connected to these principles. **Music / Choir** The music program focuses on four main areas: listening, reading, writing, and playing. Students learn to read/write/create melodies and rhythms, develop vocal skills (including posture and warm-ups), experience instruments by grade level, explore genres and musical history, and learn through play. The school also offers choir (noted as “Choir 2025”). **Library / Virtual Learning Commons** Families can access SD62’s Virtual Learning Library Commons (VLLC) for teachers, students, and caregivers. The teacher-librarian invites questions about the collection and borrowing, and notes that book donations in good condition are welcome.
School Culture and Expectations
Willway’s website links families to the School District 62 Elementary Student Code of Conduct and includes the ERASE/Report It tool for reporting concerns.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For bussing routes, registration, and fees, families are directed to SD62 Transportation. The school notes that families who need financial support with bussing fees can reach out to the Principal.
Enrollment
New student registration is ongoing throughout the school year, and families are directed to register online through the school’s provided link, with an additional link to SD62 registration information. For kindergarten, SD62 elementary schools offer full-day kindergarten; children must turn five by December 31 of the year they start, and registration is first-come, first-served (normally in January).
Location
Willway Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Willway Elementary
39.61
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 40 - in line with the district public school average of 40, within 0 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 38
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
68.21
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
57.59
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 58 - above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.21
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 16 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 42, numeracy is 38, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 40 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 55 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 66 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 40, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 58, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 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
58.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
68.38
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
71.54
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 2 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 58, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 58.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
58.82
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 7 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 59.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
79.64
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
56.36
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 4 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 80 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.07
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 8 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 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.