¿ELSET Elementary

About

Kelset Elementary is located at 1800 Forest Park Dr, North Saanich, BC V8L 4B8. ḰELSET Elementary School describes itself as “Home of the Orcas!” and begins its site with a territorial acknowledgement, thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Saanich)

Education language: The district provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help students develop English skills for success at school and in the community. ELL support is delivered by trained specialty teachers and may be provided in-class, in small groups, or in a combination of both, with an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. The district also offers French Immersion as a bilingual program option in which students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum in structure and content.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 655-4648

Email: tharris@saanichschools.ca

Principal: Tassie Harris

Education Languages

The district provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help students develop English skills for success at school and in the community. ELL support is delivered by trained specialty teachers and may be provided in-class, in small groups, or in a combination of both, with an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. The district also offers French Immersion as a bilingual program option in which students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum in structure and content.

Programs and Services

Counselling School counsellors provide services for students and families to support educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families are directed to call the school office for more information. Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school offers opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular sports and activities. Student support / special education The district’s Inclusive Education services aim to support every learner to their full potential and promote an inclusive and welcoming learning environment. Families are encouraged to start by speaking with their child’s teacher or school administrator about supports. English Language Learner (ELL) support The district provides ELL supports delivered by trained specialty teachers, with support available in-class and/or in small groups, including assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students.

School Culture and Expectations

The school publicly acknowledges the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the community lives, learns, and teaches. At the district level, Inclusive Education emphasizes belonging, competence, and self-determination, and is guided by Principles of Learning, Principles of Inclusive Schools, and First Peoples Principles of Learning.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides school bus transportation with an annual registration process for K–12 riders. Students are expected to follow the School Bus Riders Code of Conduct (for example, respecting the driver, staying seated while the bus is moving, and loading/unloading in an orderly manner). Registered riders receive a bus pass and are required to scan/tap on and off the bus.

Enrollment

The school posts Kindergarten registration announcements on its website (for example, “Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2026”).