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Errington Elementary
About
Errington Elementary is located in Errington, BC (Po Box 80, Errington, BC V0R 1V0). The school’s website highlights several family-focused supports and connections, including after-school child care, a school library with online learning resources, school counselling, and First Nations support to enrich educational opportunities and student belonging.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Qualicum)
Education language: The sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at Errington Elementary. The library page notes access to a French/English reference resource (World Book), but this is described as a resource rather than a language-of-instruction program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 248-8446
Email: lmarshall@sd69.bc.ca
Principal: Sheila Morrison
Education Languages
The sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at Errington Elementary. The library page notes access to a French/English reference resource (World Book), but this is described as a resource rather than a language-of-instruction program.
Programs and Services
Library / learning resources The school library provides access to online resources such as OverDrive, World Book (a French/English reference resource), and GALE databases (including resources like Global Issues in Context and NoveList Plus) to support learning and homework. After-school child care The school shares that an after-school care program is available for families who have pre-registered. Student support / special education and wellness The district’s Student Support Services describe an inclusive model focused on supporting students in regular classrooms as much as possible, with adaptations/accommodations and small-group or individual support as needed. Supports may include Learning Services Teachers, Educational Assistants, school counsellors, Child and Youth Care Workers, and access (via school teams) to district services such as psychology, speech-language, hearing/vision, OT/PT, and homebound/outreach teaching. School counselling The school provides counselling services for students and families (including consultation, coordination, counselling, and crisis response); the Errington Elementary counsellor is available several days per week. First Nations Support The school’s First Nations’ Program aims to enrich educational opportunities and support heritage and belonging for First Nations learners. Errington Elementary has a Home-School Liaison Worker who supports classroom activities, cultural assignments, and the Grade 4 Social Studies First Nations component, and helps connect students with Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit) to programs, services, educational supports, and tutoring. Athletics (district approach) The district states that extracurricular athletics are intended to foster inclusion, commitment, responsibility, leadership, and belonging, and that programs should consider the physical and emotional needs of developing children, including adaptations for students with special needs. (The sources do not list specific sports offered at Errington Elementary.)
School Culture and Expectations
District student support services emphasize inclusive education, aiming to educate students in regular classrooms and age-appropriate settings as much as possible, with supports provided in-class when possible. The district’s athletics philosophy also emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and supporting the physical and emotional needs of developing children, including more vulnerable learners who may require added support. The school’s First Nations program also highlights strengthening students’ sense of belonging and belief they can be successful.
Enrollment
The school page references online kindergarten registration and directs families to follow the posted link for required documents and instructions to register online (no additional school-specific enrollment steps are provided in the sources).
Location
Site: www.sd69.bc.ca/school/EES/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 250 248-8446
Address: Po Box 80, Errington, BC V0R 1V0
Errington Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Errington Elementary
47.23
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 48
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.17
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.21
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.48
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 20 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 48, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 17 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 47, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
67.37
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
61.83
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
71.69
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 3 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, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Health is lowest at 62.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 61, trailing by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
63.79
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the province public school average of 64, within 0 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
46.23
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
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 50, Facilities and Personnel is 64, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 64, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
70.29
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
60.11
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 66, 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 2024/2025, Relationships is 70 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 70, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 11 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 54.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2021/2022.