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Pender Islands Elem-Secondary
About
Pender Island Elementary Secondary School (PIESS) is located at 5714 Canal Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1. The school’s vision is to help learners develop a love of learning and reach their full potential as confident, compassionate, and responsible citizens. PIESS describes a collaborative approach with students, staff, parents, and community to provide a safe, caring, and orderly environment where strengths are honoured and learning is engaging.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-9
Phone: 250 589-8935
Email: mlandahl@sd64.org
Principal: Margot Landahl
School Culture and Expectations
PIESS emphasizes a safe, kind, and respectful environment that supports academic excellence. The school’s Code of Conduct is grounded in three core expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Respectful (yourself, others, and the environment), with a focus on stewardship and leadership. The code aligns with district policies and the BC Human Rights Code, explicitly prohibiting discrimination on protected grounds. The school uses restorative approaches where possible, aiming to help students repair harm, learn self-discipline, and strengthen belonging. PIESS also restricts personal digital devices to support online safety and focused learning: K–7 devices are not permitted (with limited exceptions for accessibility/accommodation, medical/health, or equity), and Grades 8–9 may use devices outside instructional time if aligned with policy.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 64 provides student transportation by bus and (for some routes) water taxi, with access governed by board policy and administrative practices. Families who need bus service must register each rider every school year; the district posts route schedules and adjusts transportation for early dismissals and inclement weather (including potential “main roads only” routing). The district bus Code of Conduct sets expectations for safe riding (for example, remaining seated, appropriate language/behavior, and following the driver’s directions) and notes that video surveillance may be used on buses. Families are responsible for student safety to/from and while waiting at bus stops; Kindergarten and Grade 1 students must be accompanied in the morning and must be met by a parent/guardian at drop-off in the afternoon.
Enrollment
The school website notes that registration is open and highlights “It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten.”
Location
Site: www.sd64.bc.ca/penderislands
Phone: 250 589-8935
Address: 5714 Canal Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1
Pender Islands Elem-Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Pender Islands Elem-Secondary
52.47
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 52 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 11 points.
Literacy: 55
Numeracy: 50
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
68.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
47.22
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 55, numeracy is 50, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 55, while numeracy is lowest at 50.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 52.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 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
64.58
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
32.64
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 36 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
57.81
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 17 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 65, Health is 33, and Work Ethic is 58.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 65, while Health is lowest at 33.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 40 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
87.50
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 28 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.54
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 14 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Community Support is 88, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
29.69
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 30 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 49 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
68.75
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 30 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Safety at 69, while Relationships is lowest at 30.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 25 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.79
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2021/2022.