Fulford Community Elementary

About

Fulford Community Elementary is located at 112 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Y9, near Fulford Harbour on the southern tip of Salt Spring Island. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 and describes itself as a close-knit community where every adult knows and cares for each student. Fulford Elementary highlights a positive school atmosphere and a focus on academic excellence alongside social-emotional well-being, curiosity, creativity, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. The school also states a commitment to integrating First Peoples principles of learning and culture into its programs.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 653-9223

Email: fulford@sd64.org

Principal: Kaz Lundgren

Programs and Services

**Student transportation (busing)** Fulford provides school bus service with annual registration required. The school emphasizes safe, respectful bus behavior and notes that the school code of conduct applies while students are on district-provided transportation. **Transportation support and eligibility** The district transportation system is intended to provide safe, economical transportation, with eligibility/assistance determined by district criteria (including distance from school and safety considerations). The district also notes that transportation assistance is not provided for ferry travel (student ferry travel is provided free of charge by the ferry service).

School Culture and Expectations

Fulford Elementary’s code of conduct focuses on maintaining a safe, caring, and orderly environment for purposeful learning while teaching social responsibility and self-management. The school’s three guiding principles are: Care for Self, Care for Others, and Care for the Environment. The code emphasizes respectful, inclusive behavior, reporting bullying/harassment to a “tellable” adult, and peaceful conflict resolution; it prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), threats, violence, weapons, theft, and illegal substances. The school notes that responses to behavior aim to be consistent and fair, and wherever possible, preventative and restorative; additional consideration may apply for students with special needs. Personal digital device use at school is restricted (with exceptions for accessibility/accommodation, medical/health needs, or equity to support learning outcomes).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Bus registrations are open annually (the Fulford transportation page notes a May 1–May 31 registration window for the 2024/25 year, with later registrations treated as courtesy riders). Students are expected to follow bus safety and behavior rules (remain seated, use a low voice, keep hands/objects inside the bus, and follow driver instructions); disruptive behavior, bullying, and vandalism are prohibited, and the school code of conduct applies on district transportation. The district advises students to arrive at their bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival time, and requires that Kindergarten–Grade 1 students be met by a parent/guardian or older sibling at their drop-off stop. During severe weather, transportation changes/cancellations are posted on the district homepage and affected school websites; routes may be limited to main roads only.

Enrollment

The school website indicates that registration is open and highlights “It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten.”