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Sidney Elementary
About
Sidney Elementary School is located at 2281 Henry Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 2A8. The school describes itself as the “Home of the Bees!” The school also shares a territorial acknowledgement, recognizing and thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory students live, learn, and teach.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Saanich)
Education language: District information describes supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help students build English communication and academic language skills. ELL support may be provided in-class, in small groups, or a combination, and includes assessment and 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 curriculum structure and content.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 656-3958
Email: sidney@saanichschools.ca
Principal: Mary Lynn Heron
Education Languages
District information describes supports for English Language Learners (ELL), which help students build English communication and academic language skills. ELL support may be provided in-class, in small groups, or a combination, and includes assessment and 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 curriculum structure and content.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports - Sidney Elementary offers opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular sports and activities. Student support / counselling School counsellors provide services to students and families to support educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families are directed to call the school office for more information. Student support / Inclusive Education (district) The district’s Inclusive Education services aim to support every learner to their full potential and to foster inclusive, welcoming learning environments where students experience belonging, competence, and self-determination. Families are encouraged to start by speaking with their child’s teacher or school administrator about supports. Language support / English Language Learners (district) The district provides ELL supports delivered by specialty teachers, with support offered in class and/or in small groups, including assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan for qualifying students.
School Culture and Expectations
The school includes a territorial acknowledgement recognizing the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches. At the district level, Inclusive Education emphasizes belonging, equity of opportunity, and inclusive, welcoming learning environments for all students.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides school bus transportation information and requires all K–12 riders to register annually. Families can find routes, register for service, and review the School Bus Riders Code of Conduct through the district transportation page; bus riders are required to scan their bus pass when boarding and exiting. District walk limits referenced for bus routing are 2.5 km for K–5 and 4.8 km for grades 6–12.
Enrollment
For French Immersion, the district states that any child who is a resident within Saanich School District may apply to enter the program for Kindergarten year, with details referenced in Administrative Procedures 214 (French Language Programs).
Location
Sidney Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sidney Elementary
37.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 37 - well below the district average of 46, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 36
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.34
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.12
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 29 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 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 39, numeracy is 36, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 8 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 39, while numeracy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 37, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
75.17
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.14
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.11
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province public school average of 74, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 75, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 75, while Health is lowest at 67.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.33
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 4 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
48.48
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
79.75
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
66.22
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 59, 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 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.77
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 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, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.