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Sandowne Elementary
About
Sandowne Elementary is located at 699 Sandowne Dr, Campbell River, BC V9W 5G9. The school highlights a simple, student-friendly motto/mission focused on positive behaviour and community expectations: “Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Cooperative. Be Responsible.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Campbell River)
Education language: The sources describe district support for students who need additional English language development through English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD), which provide academic and social support to help students access the provincial curriculum. The district also offers French Immersion (Early and Late) as a bilingual pathway for non-French speaking students; however, the provided sources do not specify whether Sandowne Elementary itself offers French Immersion.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 923-4248
Email: sandowne@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Kelly Gage
Education Languages
The sources describe district support for students who need additional English language development through English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD), which provide academic and social support to help students access the provincial curriculum. The district also offers French Immersion (Early and Late) as a bilingual pathway for non-French speaking students; however, the provided sources do not specify whether Sandowne Elementary itself offers French Immersion.
Programs and Services
Student support / language learning (ELL/ESD) The Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English development support. Supports focus on oral language, reading and writing skills, vocabulary development, and helping students share pride in their home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
School Culture and Expectations
Sandowne Elementary states its motto/mission as: “Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Cooperative. Be Responsible.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Campbell River School District provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for eligible students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school: K–Grade 3 beyond 4 km, and Grades 4–12 beyond 4.8 km (catchment). Families must apply online for a bus pass each school year for eligible riders and for accessible transportation (special needs bussing); students scan their bus pass when boarding. Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, and parents/guardians are responsible for behaviour and safety at bus stops.
Enrollment
The Sandowne website includes a “Register my child” link for families to begin registration.
Location
Site: www.sd72.bc.ca/sandowne
Phone: 250 923-4248
Address: 699 Sandowne Dr, Campbell River, BC V9W 5G9
Sandowne Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sandowne Elementary
40.62
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 40
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.69
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.60
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.56
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 35 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 40, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
66.54
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.72
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.07
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 67.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.89
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - in line with the district public school average of 54, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 54.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.94
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.55
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
59.82
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
57.89
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 58, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.