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Suwilaawks Community School
About
Suwilaawks Community School is located at 3430 Sparks St, Terrace, BC V8G 2V3. The school’s website connects families to key information such as the school Code of Conduct, First Nations Support, and school planning resources. District messaging shared on the school site highlights priorities of engagement, high expectations for learning (including literacy and numeracy), and inclusive environments that support student well-being and mental health.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: The sources provided do not describe Suwilaawks Community School’s language of instruction or any immersion/bilingual programming offered at this school. The district offers French Immersion (where French is the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4) at specific schools in the district, but Suwilaawks is not listed as a French Immersion site in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 638-0306
Email: pamela.kawinsky@cmsd.bc.ca
Principal: Pamela Kawinsky
Education Languages
The sources provided do not describe Suwilaawks Community School’s language of instruction or any immersion/bilingual programming offered at this school. The district offers French Immersion (where French is the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten, with English introduced in Grade 4) at specific schools in the district, but Suwilaawks is not listed as a French Immersion site in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
First Nations Support Information about First Nations Support is linked directly from the Suwilaawks Community School website. School supplies Suwilaawks Community School provides classroom supplies to students for a $50/student fee, with payment details provided to families during the first week of school. Students are asked to bring a labelled water bottle, a backpack, and indoor shoes suitable for all-day wear and gym/sport activities.
School Culture and Expectations
District priorities shared on the school site emphasize regular attendance, strong relationships, high expectations, and inclusive learning environments with attention to mental health and well-being. The Suwilaawks website also links to the school Code of Conduct for school expectations and behavior guidelines.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Coast Mountains School District transportation is provided to students living outside city boundaries, and is delivered by Standard Bus Contracting Ltd. Families can apply using the district’s online bus application, review bus schedules, and access bus rules/expectations and the bus pass procedure. For route questions, families are directed to contact the school principal first, then the bus contractor, and then the district Transportation Department.
Enrollment
District registration information and forms (including new student registration and cross-boundary applications) are provided on the Coast Mountains School District website. Families can access fillable/PDF registration forms and follow the district’s posted registration procedures; contact information is provided for further assistance.
Location
Suwilaawks Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Suwilaawks Community School
33.81
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 34 - below the district average of 39, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 32
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
82.97
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 32 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.91
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 29 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.56
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 53, 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 36, numeracy is 32, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 points since 2019-2020.
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 34, student commitment to learning is 83, critical thinking is 79, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 34.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
78.91
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.60
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
87.99
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 14 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 79, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 88.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 88, while Health is lowest at 75.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
64.45
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 11 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 64.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 54, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
89.45
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
61.86
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the province public school average of 59, ahead by 3 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 89 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 89, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
92.97
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 35 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 93.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 32 points since 2021/2022.