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).