Mayne Island School

About

Mayne Island School is located at 535 Fernhill Road, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J2. The school serves the Mayne Island community and describes itself as being situated on a large, nature-surrounded campus within a safe, inviting, and inclusive community. Students have access to large playing fields, gardens, an outdoor basketball court, a playground, outdoor classrooms, and a forest area, as well as indoor spaces such as a teaching kitchen, art studio, gym, library, and music room.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 539-2371

Email: mayneislandschool@sd64.org

Principal: Adrian Pendergast

School Culture and Expectations

Mayne Island School’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a safe, respectful, fun learning environment where students can explore and share their gifts. The school promotes exploration, teamwork, compassion, understanding, individuality, creativity, and a holistic relationship with nature. Expectations focus on being respectful to self, others, and the environment; being safe; and being ready to learn, using preventive and restorative approaches to behaviour. The school states a commitment to inclusion, equity, and a learning environment free from discrimination as reflected in the BC Human Rights Code. The code also outlines digital citizenship expectations, including that personal devices (such as phones) are not permitted in classrooms, during lunch, or at recess (with exceptions for specific needs).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school’s transportation page directs families to register for school bus service (with a stated annual registration window) and to consult Transportation FAQs for questions. Students are expected to follow safe, respectful bus behaviour (e.g., remain seated, follow the driver’s instructions); disruptive behaviour, bullying, and vandalism are prohibited, and the school Code of Conduct applies while on district-provided transportation. The district FAQ notes students should arrive at bus stops at least five minutes early and that kindergarten–Grade 1 students must be met by a parent/guardian (or older sibling) at the drop-off stop. The district also posts inclement weather transportation notices on the district homepage, school websites, and the district app.

Enrollment

The Mayne Island School website indicates that registration is open and includes messaging encouraging families to register for kindergarten.