Georgia Park Elementary

About

Georgia Park Elementary is located at 678 Hudson Rd, Campbell River, BC V9H 1T4. The school’s motto/mission says it is dedicated to a tradition of excellence in learning within a safe and caring environment, while instilling a sense of responsibility and a spirit of lifelong learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Campbell River)

Education language: District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) as additional services that provide academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum. The district also offers French Immersion programs (Early and Late) intended for non-French speaking students who would like to become functionally bilingual, following the same BC curriculum as the English program (availability at Georgia Park is not specified in the provided sources).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 923-0735

Email: georgiapark@sd72.bc.ca

Principal: Rob Hatfield

Education Languages

District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) as additional services that provide academic and social support for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum. The district also offers French Immersion programs (Early and Late) intended for non-French speaking students who would like to become functionally bilingual, following the same BC curriculum as the English program (availability at Georgia Park is not specified in the provided sources).

Programs and Services

English Language Learning (ELL) / English Skills Development (ESD) ELL and ESD are district services that provide academic and social support throughout the school year for students who need additional English language development to access the provincial curriculum. Supports focus on oral language, academic reading and writing, vocabulary development, and pride in students’ home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture. Hot lunch The school website includes links for families to place hot lunch orders (including “Place a Hot Lunch Order” and a school announcement about spring hot lunch). Transportation (school bus) The district provides bussing as a courtesy (free of charge) for students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school, and for students who require accessible transportation (special needs bussing). Eligible riders must apply online for a bus pass each school year; bus passes are scanned when boarding to support family notifications (such as late-bus alerts) and emergency communications.

School Culture and Expectations

Georgia Park follows the Campbell River School District Elementary Code of Conduct, which sets expectations to support welcoming, safe, and respectful learning environments. The code is based on four core values: Respect, Safety, Responsibility, and Inclusivity. Expectations include following staff instructions, contributing to a safe and orderly environment, reporting bullying/harassment, participating during instructional time, and keeping personal digital devices turned off and in school bags. The code emphasizes fair and consistent consequences with a restorative focus on learning from mistakes and repairing relationships.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides school bus transportation as a courtesy for eligible students who live beyond walking limits (K–3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km) and for students who require accessible transportation (special needs bussing). Families must apply online for a bus pass each school year (students living on reserve are registered through Indigenous education in partnership with their band office). Students are expected to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before pick-up, and parents/guardians are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops. The district also notes that drivers must not pass a school bus when red lights are flashing.

Enrollment

The Georgia Park website includes a link for families to “Register my child.” The district also provides a general “Registration” entry point under Schools & Programs.