Bayview Elementary

About

Bayview Elementary is located at 140 View Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4N6. The school describes Bayview—home of the “Boxers”—as a family-friendly learning place located in the south end of Nanaimo.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 754-3231

Email: sderosa@sd68.bc.ca

Principal: Sue Derosa

Programs and Services

**Early learning (StrongStart)** Bayview lists StrongStart hours (9:00am–12:00pm) with a start date of October 6, 2025. **Family resources / parent tools** Families are directed to resources and systems such as the MyEd BC Portal, School Cash Online, and district family/community resource links. **School safety reporting and emergency information** The site links to district safety resources (including threat assessment/fair notice, emergency procedures, severe weather closure communications) and ERASE anonymous online reporting for bullying and harassment.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Bayview site links families to district transportation information including Bus Registration and Bus Routes. It also links to BC Transit (Nanaimo).

Enrollment

The Bayview website includes links for School Registration (including 2025–2026 registration) and notes that 2026–2027 registration opens January 7, 2026 at 8AM. The site also links to a School Locator tool to find the NLPS school that serves your address.