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Winlaw Elementary School
About
Winlaw Elementary School is located at PO Box 10, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0. The school says it is committed to developing critical-thinking problem solvers who collaborate with peers respectfully and kindly. Staff emphasize helping students become mindful, good citizens with strong content knowledge and lifelong learning skills, in a safe and caring environment for all learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kootenay Lake)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 226-7217
Email: Andre.McDowell@sd8.bc.ca
Principal: Monica Doyle
Programs and Services
Indigenous / Aboriginal Education Winlaw Elementary offers Aboriginal Education, and families with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) are invited to self-identify through school registration. The school notes that supports may be cultural and/or academic, with additional support available through the district’s Aboriginal Education Department. Hot lunch The school offers an online hot lunch ordering program, with credit card payment at the time of ordering. Families who need financial assistance are encouraged to contact the school. StrongStart (early learning) Winlaw Elementary hosts StrongStart for children from birth to five years old with a parent/caregiver, offering play-based early learning activities such as stories, music, art, movement time, and a free healthy snack. Winter programs (seasonal) The school lists seasonal winter programming, including a Whitewater ski/snowboard-related winter activities program with specific bus/equipment drop-off and safety requirements.
School Culture and Expectations
Winlaw Elementary emphasizes respectful and kind collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The school also highlights a commitment to a safe and caring environment and hopes students leave as mindful, good citizens and lifelong learners. The school and district acknowledge and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the district operates. For students who ride district buses, SD8 has a bus code of conduct focused on safety and respect (e.g., orderly boarding, remaining seated while the bus is moving, and following the driver’s directions).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website lists a bus line (1-855-352-0008). SD8 provides transportation for eligible students who register annually and follow bus pass procedures and the bus code of conduct; students must scan a bus pass when boarding and exiting. The district expects riders to arrive at their stop at least five minutes early and follow safety rules, including crossing in front of the bus only on the driver’s signal. For the school’s winter ski days (Whitewater), students must arrive at school by the 8:00 am bell to drop off gear, and families must drop off and pick up downhill ski/snowboard equipment (it cannot go on the bus). Parents who attend ski days travel in their own vehicles (parents are not on the bus).
Enrollment
Families can self-identify Indigenous ancestry through the school registration form to access Aboriginal Education supports. StrongStart registration is available online. SD8 busing requires an annual application through the district’s school bus registration process.
Location
Winlaw Elementary School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Winlaw Elementary School
40.81
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 38, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
63.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.57
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 24 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 3 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 9 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41 and student commitment to learning is 63.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 63, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
75.00
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
39.29
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 25 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.75
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 75, Health is 39, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 75, while Health is lowest at 39.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
27.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 28 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 33 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 28.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
69.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
50.00
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 70 and Safety is 50.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 70, while Safety is lowest at 50.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 56, trailing by 6 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.