Hornby Island Elementary

About

Hornby Island Elementary (Hornby Island Community School) is located at 2100 Sollans Rd, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0. The school describes its mission as providing a safe, secure, and inclusive environment that fosters positive self-concept and helps each student grow to their potential. As a community school, it aims to reflect and support the Hornby Island community through advocacy, programs, services, and activities that respond to community needs. The school highlights values such as 21st Century Learning, Project Based Learning, and Place Based Learning, with a focus on children’s intellectual, emotional, and physical development.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Comox Valley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 335-2125

Email: hornby@sd71.bc.ca

Principal: Lisa Malones

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school notes that students may work with specialty teachers/staff and Student Services, including Educational Assistants, a Learning Support Teacher, a school counsellor, a Speech and Language Pathologist, and an Occupational Therapist (as needed/requested). Library / Learning Commons The school has a Learning Commons with new books and exploratory activities, and mentions Teacher Librarian support. Arts The school reports having an arts teacher one day per week. STEM / Makerspace The school describes a “Green Space” intended to be used as a makerspace and STEM/STEAM/Project Based Learning hub. Facilities supporting learning and movement The school highlights a new gym intended to support opportunities for movement and skill development, and describes small-group learning spaces (the “T-Room”).

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct is described as a “living” document reviewed with students, the Parent Advisory Council, staff, and community feedback. Expectations are organized around Respect for Self, Respect for Others, and Respect for Property, with examples of expected and unacceptable behaviours. The school states it embraces uniqueness and a variety of perspectives and life experiences while maintaining shared behaviour expectations to support a safe, comfortable learning environment. Bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment, intimidation, threats/violence, and illegal acts are identified as requiring deeper intervention and, where necessary, involvement of district administration and RCMP.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides information for Hornby Island School Bus Route 804 and directs families to the district’s busing information and registration form. The district transportation page lists a busing contact phone number (778-647-2213) and email (busing@sd71.bc.ca) for questions or concerns.

Enrollment

The school website directs families to “SD71 Registration” for registration information.