Colwood Elementary

About

Colwood Elementary is located at 3000 Wishart Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 1P4. The school is part of Sooke School District and emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing environment where learning thrives, supported by a shared school community responsibility for positive conduct.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sooke)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 478-2332

Email: colwood@sd62.bc.ca

Principal: Susan Tonnesen

Programs and Services

Library The Colwood School Library offers a collection of approximately 8,000 books, including fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and a growing First Nations area. The library space is flexible and can host book fairs, author visits, and presentations. Reading support The “Let’s Read” program encourages students to read at home for at least 15 minutes, track reading on a sheet, and bring it to the library for rewards and the next sheet. Family supports / school services The school website highlights a Hot Lunch Program, Parent Volunteers, a Parent Advisory Council, and StrongStart information, along with online consent forms and access to the parent portal (MyEd).

School Culture and Expectations

The school (as described through Sooke School District guidance) states it is dedicated to fostering safe and nurturing environments where learning thrives. The Code of Conduct is presented as a shared responsibility among students, staff, parents/guardians, and the wider community, including at district-related events. Families are directed to review the district’s Elementary School Code of Conduct.