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.