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Journey Middle School
About
Journey Middle School is located at 6522 Throup Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0W6. The school site highlights a range of student opportunities including athletics teams, a hockey academy option, music programs, a Learning Commons, and Inclusive Education supports, along with school news and family resources.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sooke)
Education language: Journey Middle School offers a Grade 6–8 Late French Immersion option in addition to its regular program. The school also references English and French supply lists, reflecting programming available in both languages.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-8
Phone: 250 642-5881
Email: journeyattendance@sd62.bc.ca
Principal: Darren Russell
Education Languages
Journey Middle School offers a Grade 6–8 Late French Immersion option in addition to its regular program. The school also references English and French supply lists, reflecting programming available in both languages.
Programs and Services
Learning Commons The Journey Learning Commons links to a dedicated Learning Commons website and provides learning resources for teachers, students, and parents (e.g., databases and research tools). Music / Band Journey offers multiple music options including Concert Band, an Orchestra (Strings) program, Drumline, and a Community Band. Athletics and extracurricular sports Academies Journey offers a Hockey Academy that runs during the regular timetable in place of the Physical Education block; registration is completed through SD62 Academy Registration. Student support / special education Inclusive Education includes school counselling support focused on students’ social, emotional, behavioural, and academic development, with services offered in individualized, group, and classroom-wide formats. Integration Services support students with behaviour, learning, social, physical, and emotional needs (as well as gifted students) to participate in mainstream classrooms, including development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs designations and support from trained Educational Assistants (EAs).
- Cross Country
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Lahal
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Track & Field
- Rugby
- Badminton
School Culture and Expectations
The SD62 Middle School Code of Conduct emphasizes maintaining a safe and caring community free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, theft, and vandalism. Expectations include effort and regular attendance, respecting others and property, following classroom expectations, wearing appropriate clothing, appropriate use of school computers/internet/cell phones, and staying on campus throughout the day. The code also states the school environment does not tolerate intoxicating substances, weapons (including replicas), intruders/trespassers, or smoking/vaping.
Enrollment
Hockey Academy registration is directed through SD62 Academy Registration, and families can contact the academies office for support.
Location
Journey Middle School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Journey Middle School
31.10
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 31 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 10 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 30
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
52.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 53 - above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
59.66
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.27
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 18 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 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 32, numeracy is 30, and overall is 31.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 32, while numeracy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 41 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 52 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 31, student commitment to learning is 53, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 31.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 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
69.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
70.45
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
72.42
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the province public school average of 75, 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 69, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
68.50
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 7 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.21
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 3 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
53.42
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 69, Facilities and Personnel is 67, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 69, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
74.73
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
80.43
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 7 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 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 75 and Safety is 80.
The strongest current area is Safety at 80, while Relationships is lowest at 75.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.82
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 9 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 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, declined by 4 points since 2021/2022.