Nanoose Bay Elementary

About

Nanoose Bay Elementary is located at 2875 Northwest Bay Road, PO Box 130, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9. The school describes itself as a place where students “learn by doing” and develop into independent, curious, self-advocating learners.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Qualicum)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 468-7414

Email: jwilliams@sd69.bc.ca

Principal: John Williams

Programs and Services

Library / Learning resources Nanoose Bay Elementary highlights its library resources, including OverDrive, World Book (a French/English K–12 resource with tools like encyclopedias, dictionary, atlas, timelines, and study aids), and GALE databases such as Global Issues in Context and NoveList Plus to support homework. Athletics and extracurricular sports Qualicum School District’s extra-curricular athletics philosophy emphasizes inclusion, commitment, responsibility, leadership, and a sense of belonging. The district notes that athletics should be run with attention to students’ physical and emotional needs, including adaptations and support for students with special needs when appropriate. Student support / special education Qualicum School District describes an inclusive model that supports students in regular classrooms and age-appropriate settings as much as possible, with adaptations and accommodations provided in the classroom when possible. Support may also include small-group or individual help, coordinated by school-based teams that can include Learning Services teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, School Counsellors, and a District Psychologist. Services described include Educational Assistants, Child and Youth Care Workers, psychology services, speech and language services, hearing and vision services, occupational therapy/physiotherapy supports, and homebound/outreach tutoring accessed through the school.

School Culture and Expectations

Nanoose Bay Elementary describes its learning approach as “learn by doing,” with a focus on developing independent, curious, self-advocating learners. The district’s athletics philosophy also emphasizes inclusion, leadership, responsibility, and belonging, and notes that programs should recognize and support more vulnerable learners.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Qualicum School District provides student transportation through an annual online bus application process, with route information shared through the My Ride K-12 website/app once accepted. For Nanoose Bay Elementary, the district lists a K–Grade 7 walk limit exception of 1.5 km. Bus ridership is treated as a privilege with expectations for safe behavior; bus passes are mandatory and must be swiped when boarding and exiting.

Enrollment

The school website posts that online kindergarten registration is open and directs families to a link with required documents and instructions to register online.