Deroche Elementary

About

Deroche Elementary is located at 10340 N Deroche Rd, PO Box 70, Deroche, BC V0M 1G0. The school describes itself as a small, rural public school nestled at the foot of Deroche Mountain, serving families from Deroche and Lake Errock, including Leq’a:mel and Scowlitz First Nations. It highlights its unique “Forest and Stream” Stewardship Program for place-based learning and describes itself as a health and wellness promoting school. The school’s mission is to build a respectful school community and inspire lifelong learners in a safe, healthy, and supportive atmosphere.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Mission)

Education language: The district offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who require assistance to become fluent. ELL support can include in-class or small-group help to develop English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and is based on an assessment completed at the student’s school by an ELL specialist.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 604 826-2360

Email: der.info@mpsd.ca

Principal: Kelly Hennessey

Education Languages

The district offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who require assistance to become fluent. ELL support can include in-class or small-group help to develop English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and is based on an assessment completed at the student’s school by an ELL specialist.

Programs and Services

Forest & Stream Stewardship Program Deroche Elementary highlights its unique “Forest and Stream” Stewardship Program, described as a place-based learning opportunity located on the school grounds. Outdoor education The school lists Outdoor Education as one of its programs. Early learning (StrongStart) The school lists a Strong Start Program. Food and nutrition support The school lists Breakfast for Learning and a Feeding Futures Snack Program. Kids in the Kitchen The school lists a Kids in the Kitchen Program. Indigenous education The school lists an Aboriginal Education Program and references Indigenous Education (Siwal Si’wes) resources through its Library Learning Commons navigation. Student support / learning support and reading Deroche Elementary’s Learning Support Program provides extra support in any subject for students who need strengthening of academic skills, provided in-class or one-on-one. The school also offers an Intensive Reading Program. English Language Learners (ELL) The school lists English Language Learners (ELL) as a program, and the district describes ELL support as helping students build English language skills and supporting classroom learning. Athletics and extracurricular sports

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Cross Country Running
• Track & Field

School Culture and Expectations

Deroche Elementary describes itself as a health and wellness promoting school that aims to support healthy choices. The school’s mission emphasizes building a respectful school community and inspiring lifelong learners, with a focus on providing a safe, healthy, and supportive atmosphere where students can learn and grow.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school site includes a “Busing” section for families, and the district provides transportation resources such as “Transportation - Getting to School,” “Register To Ride A Bus,” bus schedules, and bus safety information. The district also posts information about a bus driver shortage and recruiting drivers. Specific Deroche Elementary drop-off/pick-up or parking procedures are not provided in the sources.

Enrollment

The school site includes a “Registration” section for families, and the district website includes “Register for School” and “Kindergarten Registration” resources. Specific enrollment steps for Deroche Elementary are not provided in the sources.