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Qualicum Beach Elementary
About
Qualicum Beach Elementary (QBES) is located at 699 Claymore Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2T6. The school highlights its “Three Pillars,” guiding students to be Explorers, be Mindful, and have Integrity.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Qualicum)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 752-9212
Email: cmckinnon-sanderson@sd69.bc.ca
Principal: Corleen McKinnon-Sanderson
Programs and Services
Children’s Discovery Centre QBES lists a Children’s Discovery Centre as a school program. Library QBES has a school library and provides access to resources such as OverDrive, World Book (noted as a French/English resource), and GALE databases to support student research and homework. Athletics and extracurricular sports The district describes extra-curricular athletics as promoting physical activity and fostering inclusion, commitment, responsibility, leadership, and a sense of belonging. The district also notes that athletics programs should emphasize students’ physical and emotional needs and may include adaptations for students with special needs. Student support / special education The district’s Student Support Services emphasize inclusive education, aiming to support students in regular, age-appropriate classrooms as much as possible through adaptations, accommodations, and other in-class supports, with small-group/individual support when needed. Services described include Learning Services Teachers, School Counselors, Educational Assistants, Child and Youth Care Workers, and district supports such as School Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Hearing/Vision services, Occupational/Physiotherapy, and Homebound/Outreach teaching.
School Culture and Expectations
QBES states it is guided by three pillars: students are Explorers, are Mindful, and have Integrity. At the district level, extra-curricular athletics are described as supporting inclusion, leadership, and belonging, and the district notes a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action related to sport and inclusion of Indigenous peoples.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district offers a school bus system, and families must apply annually using the district’s online Bus Application Form. Route details are shared through the My Ride K-12 website/app, and bus pass cards are mandatory for riders. The transportation page also outlines walk limits for K–Grade 7 (3.2 km) and expectations for student behavior and safe loading/unloading procedures.
Enrollment
The QBES site notes that online Kindergarten registration is open and directs families to use the provided link for required documents and instructions to register online.
Location
Site: www.sd69.bc.ca/school/QBES/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 250 752-9212
Address: 699 Claymore Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2T6
Qualicum Beach Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Qualicum Beach Elementary
45.55
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.66
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. 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.
70.16
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.04
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 25 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 46, numeracy is 45, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 4 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points 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 46, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
43.18
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
79.91
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.86
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.99
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 80, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 71.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
82.35
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 21 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
88.46
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 25 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.37
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 1 point.
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 2024/2025, Community Support is 82, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 38 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.42
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
77.69
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.34
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 78 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.38
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.