Surge Narrows Elementary

About

Surge Narrows Elementary is located at Po Box 40, Surge Narrows, BC V0P 1W0. No school-specific overview or mission statement for Surge Narrows Elementary was provided in the supplied sources (the available text is primarily district-wide information for Campbell River School District).

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Campbell River)

Education language: Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English language development support to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. The district also references French Immersion learning resources and offers an international “Language & Cultural Experience Program” focused on improving English fluency in an immersive, predominantly English-speaking community. The supplied sources do not specify Surge Narrows Elementary’s language(s) of instruction.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-1, 3-9

Phone: 250 830-2300

Email: info@sd72.bc.ca

Principal: Lorill Vining

Education Languages

Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English language development support to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. The district also references French Immersion learning resources and offers an international “Language & Cultural Experience Program” focused on improving English fluency in an immersive, predominantly English-speaking community. The supplied sources do not specify Surge Narrows Elementary’s language(s) of instruction.

Programs and Services

**English Language Learning (ELL) / English Skills Development (ESD)** The district provides ELL and ESD as additional services to support students’ academic and social success, including oral language, reading and writing, vocabulary development, and support for students’ pride in home culture and understanding of Canadian culture. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** The district’s “School Clubs & Sports” page lists the following sports: **Clubs** The district’s “School Clubs & Sports” page lists: Art Club, Choir, Gamers' Guild, Global Issues Club, Green Team, Improvisation (Acting), Interact (Rotary), Outdoor Club, Photography Club.

• Cross Country Running
• Junior & Senior Volleyball
• Swimming
• Junior & Senior Soccer
• Junior & Senior Football
• Junior & Senior Basketball
• Wrestling
• Curling
• Track & Field
• Junior & Senior Rugby
• Recreational Soccer
• Golf
• Tennis
• Beach Volleyball

School Culture and Expectations

The district highlights a focus on “safe, caring and welcoming schools for all students,” emphasizing kindness and inclusion. The district strategic plan notes commitments to equity and priorities including honouring Indigenous world views and perspectives, creating student-centered learning environments, and evolving for tomorrow.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district provides school bus transportation as a courtesy, 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). Families must apply online for a bus pass each school year for eligible riders (with exceptions noted for students who live on reserve). Students are expected to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early; parents/guardians are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops. The district uses scannable bus passes to support safe rides and to notify families about late buses or emergencies.

Enrollment

For admissions, the district directs families to complete an online application via the “Apply Now” link on its Admissions page (options are shown for Students and Partners).