John Stubbs Elementary

About

John Stubbs Elementary is located at 301 Zealous Cres, Victoria, BC V9C 1H6. The school highlights a range of programs and supports for students, including Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion options, as well as a Library Learning Commons. The site also emphasizes access to student support services (including counselling and specialist supports) and provides families with tools to stay connected through school communications.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sooke)

Education language: John Stubbs offers instruction in English and French through its French Immersion programs. In Early French Immersion, Kindergarten to Grade 3 instruction is taught in French, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 4 (about 80% French and 20% English continuing through Grades 5 and 6). Late French Immersion begins in Grade 6 with 100% instruction in French, with English Language Arts reintroduced the following year while other instruction remains in French.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 478-5571

Email: johnstubbs@sd62.bc.ca

Principal: Mellissa Ryan

Education Languages

John Stubbs offers instruction in English and French through its French Immersion programs. In Early French Immersion, Kindergarten to Grade 3 instruction is taught in French, with English Language Arts introduced in Grade 4 (about 80% French and 20% English continuing through Grades 5 and 6). Late French Immersion begins in Grade 6 with 100% instruction in French, with English Language Arts reintroduced the following year while other instruction remains in French.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (Early and Late) John Stubbs offers both Early French Immersion (typically starting in Kindergarten) and Late French Immersion (starting in Grade 6). Late French Immersion begins with full-day instruction in French, and Early French Immersion teaches all subjects in French in the primary years with English Language Arts added later. Library Learning Commons The school’s Library Learning Commons provides online links and resources for parents and students, plus access to the library catalogue. Student support / special education École John Stubbs describes a range of supports for students needing extra help, including integrated support in regular classes, Educational Assistant support, and access to a Learning Centre through referral. The school writes Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students identified with special needs and notes accessibility features such as wheelchair access. District and school-based services listed include counselling, hearing impaired support, psychological assessment (psychometrician), speech therapy, and literacy support. Academic enrichment PACE (Program for Academic Creative Enrichment) offers academically ambitious students opportunities to build critical thinking and leadership skills, with a focus on social responsibility and community involvement.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school directs families to SD62 bus registration for transportation requests. Families may need a child’s Pupil Number, PEN, or New Student Registration Number to complete registration; the school notes these can be found through SD62 online consent tools/MyEdBC portals or the district registration site.

Enrollment

Families are directed to district registration resources, including a School Locator tool to determine which schools are attended based on an address. The Early and Late French Immersion pages both point families to the school’s registration information for enrolling in those programs.