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Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School
About
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School is located at 1390 Stuywut Street (off Gordon Street), Nanaimo, BC V9X 1M4. The school describes a proud history of being a central part of its community. 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: 250 754-3033
Email: sean.walsh@sd68.bc.ca
Principal: Sean Walsh
Programs and Services
Inclusive Education / accessibility The school website links families to district supports including “Inclusive Education” and “NLPS Accessibility.” Student safety / bullying reporting The school highlights district safety resources, including emergency procedures and ERASE, an anonymous online reporting tool for bullying and harassment. Transportation (bus registration and routes) The school website directs families to district bus registration and bus routes information.
School Culture and Expectations
The school states it strives to create a “safe, warm and nurturing environment for every child.” The website also links to the school’s Code of Conduct (details not provided in the source text).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The website directs families to district transportation information including “Bus Registration” and “Bus Routes.” Specific drop-off/pick-up or parking procedures are not provided in the source text.
Enrollment
The website includes a “Getting Started” area with links for “School Registration,” plus related links such as “Bus Registration” and a “School Locator” tool to find the school that serves your address.
Location
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School
23.92
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 24 - well below the district public school average of 36, trailing by 12 points.
Literacy: 26
Numeracy: 22
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
64.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
80.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
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 26, numeracy is 22, and overall is 24.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 26, while numeracy is lowest at 22.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 9 points since 2020-2021.
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 24.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
58.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
27.78
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 28 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 38 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
61.25
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 10 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, Health is 28.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 31 points since 2023/2024.
Resources
44.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 45, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 2023/2024, Learning Resources is 44.
School Culture
69.00
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.50
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 6 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 2023/2024, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 52.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 52.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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