Brentwood Elementary

About

Brentwood Elementary is located at 7085 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1P9. The school describes itself as “Home of the Eagles!” and acknowledges and thanks the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory students live, learn, and teach.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Saanich)

Education language: The sources describe district supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help qualifying students develop English language skills for communication and academic progress, with support provided by trained specialty teachers in class and/or small groups. The sources also describe a district French Immersion option that provides much of the instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum; however, the provided sources do not confirm whether Brentwood Elementary is a French Immersion school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 652-3996

Email: ssalemink@saanichschools.ca

Principal: Anita Ko

Education Languages

The sources describe district supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help qualifying students develop English language skills for communication and academic progress, with support provided by trained specialty teachers in class and/or small groups. The sources also describe a district French Immersion option that provides much of the instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum; however, the provided sources do not confirm whether Brentwood Elementary is a French Immersion school.

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** Brentwood offers students opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular sports and activities. **Counselling** School counsellors provide services for students and families focused on educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families are encouraged to call the Brentwood School office for more information. **English Language Learners (ELL)** Saanich School District provides ELL supports to help students build English proficiency and succeed academically. Support may be delivered in-class, in small groups, or as a combination, and includes assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. **Inclusive education (district support)** The district’s Inclusive Education team provides a range of services to support an inclusive and welcoming learning environment, guided by principles of learning and inclusive schools. Families are directed to start conversations about supports with their child’s teacher or school administrator.

School Culture and Expectations

The school site includes a territorial acknowledgement recognizing the W̱SÁNEĆ people and their traditional territory. District Inclusive Education materials emphasize belonging, equity of opportunity, and supporting every learner to their full potential.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Saanich School District transportation requires families to register K–12 riders annually for bus service, and students receive a bus pass (required to scan on/off the bus). The district outlines walk limits (2.5 km for K–5) and provides a School Bus Riders Code of Conduct; families can find routes and contact the Transportation Department through the district transportation page.

Enrollment

The school website posts information about upcoming kindergarten events and kindergarten registration (e.g., “Kindergarten Registration 2026”), but the provided sources do not include detailed enrollment steps on the page text provided.