Maquinna Elementary

About

Maquinna Elementary is located at 3881 Bruce St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1J6. The school describes itself as fostering a strong sense of community among staff, students, parents, and community partners, with student well-being at the forefront of its goals. Maquinna emphasizes a kind and empathetic school community and uses its “STARS” values (Safe, Teamwork, Achieve, Respect, Share) to guide a safe and supportive learning environment aimed at developing life-long learners.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 724-0512

Email: spetersen@sd70.bc.ca

Principal: Sean Petersen

Programs and Services

Breakfast program The school notes that its breakfast program supports students’ physical and mental well-being and helps students be attentive and energetic learners. Families who need something nutritious to eat are directed to see the office. Lunch program (School Meal Program) SD70 offers a month-to-month lunch program for students; families participate via a consent/sign-up process managed through the school office. The school notes that contributions/partial payment may be accepted and that students still need to bring a recess snack and drink. Backpack Food Program (weekend support) The Backpack Food Program is available to assist families on weekends, providing a backpack of food each weekend and sometimes additional items such as clothing, toiletries, dental products, books. Families can request a sign-up sheet from the school office, and food is delivered in time for students to take it home by bus on Thursday afternoons.

School Culture and Expectations

Maquinna Elementary’s Code of Conduct is based on the belief that all students have the right to learn, and that a safe, caring, and orderly environment is essential. The school’s expectations are organized around the STARS code: Safety, Teamwork, Achieve, Respect, and Share. The code states that discriminatory behavior, bullying/harassment (including cyberbullying), violence or threats, and other behaviors that interfere with learning are unacceptable, and expectations may apply to off-campus/online behaviors that negatively impact the school environment.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes that Backpack Food Program items are delivered so students can take them home by bus on Thursday afternoons after school.

Enrollment

The school’s Registration page directs families to SD70 Registration Policies and Forms and provides a School Catchment Locator.