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Thornhill Elementary
About
Thornhill Elementary is located at 2906 Clark St, Terrace, BC V8G 3S1. The school site shares information for families through sections such as Welcome, Guiding Principles, Code of Conduct, Responsibilities, Transportation, and newsletters/PAC updates. Thornhill Elementary emphasizes a school community grounded in respect, safety, citizenship, and equality.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 4-6
Phone: 250 635-5082
Email: surinder.dhaliwal@cmsd.bc.ca
Principal: Surinder Dhaliwal
Programs and Services
Breakfast Club (food programming) Thornhill Elementary lists a Breakfast Club as a school program. Salad Bar (food programming) Thornhill Elementary lists a Salad Bar as a school program. Terry Fox Run Thornhill Elementary lists the Terry Fox Run as a school program/event.
School Culture and Expectations
Thornhill Elementary’s Code of Conduct highlights four core expectations: Respect, Safety, Citizenship, and Equality. The code states that students should treat people and the environment with respect, contribute to a safe school environment, and participate positively in the school community. It also emphasizes fairness and equal treatment regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district transportation department notes that school buses are provided to students living outside city boundaries; families within Terrace city boundaries are directed to consult the Terrace Regional Transit System. Families can apply using the district’s online bus application, and bus schedules are posted/updated on the district transportation page. The district also describes bus passes/transportation cards (assigned each September) and a bus notification option (My Bus Stop App) for route changes.
Enrollment
The district message posted on the school site states that pre-registration is held for all schools and directs families to contact their child’s school (via the district’s school/principal contact links) if they have questions or need clarification.
Location
Thornhill Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Thornhill Elementary
35.60
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 36 - below the district average of 39, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 35
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
71.34
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.53
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
92.97
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 93 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 40 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 36, numeracy is 35, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 36, student commitment to learning is 71, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 93.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 93, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 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
67.71
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the province public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.38
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the province public school average of 65, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.15
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 3 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 68, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
52.46
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 23 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 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
56.45
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - 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.
78.44
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 77, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
55.51
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 4 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 78 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2020/2021.