Departure Bay Elementary

About

Departure Bay Elementary School is located at 3004 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1B4. The school describes a proud history as a central part of its community and says it strives to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for every child.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 758-6541

Email: ldean@sd68.bc.ca

Principal: Larry Dean

Programs and Services

School registration / attendance reporting The school website includes a “Report an Absence” option for families to notify the school when a child will be missing school. Student support / inclusive education The school site links families to district resources including NLPS Accessibility and Inclusive Education. School safety / bullying prevention resources The school site links to Safety Resources, district emergency procedures, and ERASE (an anonymous online reporting tool for bullying and harassment).

School Culture and Expectations

Departure Bay Elementary says it strives to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for every child. The website also includes links to the school’s Code of Conduct (details not provided in the source text).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school website links families to district transportation resources including bus registration and bus routes (specific school drop-off/pick-up or parking details are not provided in the source text).

Enrollment

The school site includes a “Getting Started” area with links for School Registration, Bus Registration, and a School Locator tool to find the school that serves your address.