Ocean Grove Elementary

About

Ocean Grove Elementary is located at 3773 Mclelan, Campbell River, BC V9H 1K2. The school’s stated motto/mission is: “Providing excellence in education and fostering lifelong learning through a collaborative and caring environment.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Campbell River)

Education language: District information notes that Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English development in order to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 923-4266

Email: oceangrove@sd72.bc.ca

Principal: Louise Panziera

Education Languages

District information notes that Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English development in order to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically.

Programs and Services

Fresh fruit and vegetable program Ocean Grove Elementary participates in a government-funded fresh fruit and vegetable program to promote healthy choices in schools. Every two to three weeks, students receive “grown in BC” food, learn about it, and are encouraged to try a sample. School community garden / outdoor learning The school has a school community garden and outdoor educational space established in 2019. Each classroom has its own garden plot, and garden learning is connected to curriculum areas such as science, math, art, and health; surplus harvest is used by classrooms for cooking projects. Student support / English language support (ELL/ESD) The district provides ELL and ESD as additional services for academic and social support throughout the school year for students who need extra English language development. Supports include oral language, reading/writing, vocabulary development, and affirming students’ home cultures while building understanding of Canadian culture.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Campbell River School District provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–Grade 3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Eligible riders (and students requiring accessible/special needs transportation) must apply online for a bus pass each school year; bus passes are scanned when boarding to support communications such as late-bus notifications. Students should be at the stop at least 5 minutes early, and families are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops.

Enrollment

The Ocean Grove Elementary website includes a “Register my child” link for families to begin registration.