John Howitt Elementary

About

John Howitt Elementary is located at 3867 Marpole St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6Y3. The school emphasizes that students are at the heart of daily choices and decisions, with a focus on ensuring students are safe, respected, and happy members of the school community. Its mission is to create a caring, joyful environment that inspires respectful interactions, recognizes individual strengths and needs, and encourages lifelong learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 723-7521

Email: sbrown@sd70.bc.ca

Principal: Steven Brown

Programs and Services

Student leadership, citizenship, and behaviour expectations John Howitt Elementary uses the H.E.R.O.E.S. code (Honest, Encouraging, Respectful, On Time & Ready, Empathic, Safe) to guide student behaviour at school and at school-sponsored activities. The Code of Conduct describes an educative, preventative, and restorative approach to supporting students, including restorative practices such as circles, face-to-face meetings, reflection and restitution. Music / Band The principal’s message notes opportunities for families to attend musical events. Athletics and extracurricular sports The principal’s message notes opportunities for families to attend sporting events. Student support / special education The Code of Conduct states that special consideration may apply for students with unique learning needs when students are unable to comply due to intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional, or behavioural challenges. It also notes the school’s commitment to meeting unique student needs in a supportive, caring environment.

School Culture and Expectations

The school promotes a “Howitt H.E.R.O.E.S.” culture, emphasizing honesty, encouragement, respect, being on time and ready, empathy, and safety. The Code of Conduct frames John Howitt as a friendly, safe place to learn and outlines expectations such as being courteous, accepting different ideas, participating positively, and collaborating with others. The Code of Conduct is guided by BC Human Rights principles and states a commitment to a safe, caring, inclusive environment, with restorative practices used to repair harm and strengthen belonging.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes that supervision starts at 8:20 am and that the school bus normally arrives by that time. It also states that the school bus normally departs by 2:30 pm each day.

Enrollment

John Howitt Elementary is a catchment-only school. Families are directed to use the School Catchment Locator to confirm they are in the school neighbourhood, and to complete the School District #70 Registration Form and documentation requirements.