Ripple Rock Elementary

About

Ripple Rock Elementary is located at 2001 Cheviot Rd, Campbell River, BC V9H 1R4. The school describes its motto/mission as “a caring and respectful community that values communication, celebrates diversity and builds nurturing relationships.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Campbell River)

Education language: The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English language development to access the BC curriculum and succeed academically. Ripple Rock Elementary also houses a district Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 850-2035

Email: ripplerock@sd72.bc.ca

Principal: Andrea Ritchie

Education Languages

The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English language development to access the BC curriculum and succeed academically. Ripple Rock Elementary also houses a district Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers.

Programs and Services

**Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala Bilingual K-5 (district program)** Ripple Rock Elementary houses the district’s early Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program, aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers. **English Language Learning (ELL) / English Skills Development (ESD)** Campbell River School District offers ELL/ESD services to provide academic and social support for students who need additional English language development. The program focuses on oral language, academic reading/writing, vocabulary development, and supporting pride in students’ home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.

School Culture and Expectations

Ripple Rock Elementary’s stated motto/mission emphasizes being a caring and respectful community that values communication, celebrates diversity, and builds nurturing relationships.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for eligible students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), as well as for students living on reserve or needing accessible transportation. Families who need bus service must apply online for a bus pass each school year (students living on reserve do not apply online). Students scan their bus pass when boarding; families should also have an alternate plan if a bus is late or does not arrive.

Enrollment

Families can use the district link “Register my child” (online registration) from the school website.