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Falkland Elementary Junior School
About
Falkland Elementary Junior School is located in Falkland, BC (PO Box 10, Falkland, BC V0E 1W0). The school acknowledges and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands they educate children. Falkland Elementary’s mission is empowering students to become confident, curious, and caring individuals who thrive in their learning, relationships, and community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: The sources provided do not state the core language(s) of instruction at Falkland Elementary. The district offers a Late French Immersion program where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French (with English reintroduced in Grade 8), but the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School rather than at Falkland Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-8
Phone: 250 379-2320
Email: fal@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Shelly Cull
Education Languages
The sources provided do not state the core language(s) of instruction at Falkland Elementary. The district offers a Late French Immersion program where Grade 6 students learn all subjects in French (with English reintroduced in Grade 8), but the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School rather than at Falkland Elementary.
Programs and Services
ERASE - Safe Schools The school lists ERASE (Safe Schools) as a program/service resource. StrongStart (early learning) The school lists StrongStart as a program/service resource, and district information notes StrongStart programs operate at several locations including Falkland. Student learning updates / reporting Families can access Written Learning Updates through the MyEd BC Family Portal; updates include feedback on learning engagement, relationships, and social/emotional well-being, as well as core competency self-reflection and goals. Transportation (school buses) School District 83 provides bus transportation and shares parent resources such as registration/information, a bus student code of conduct form, a bus stop request process, transportation assistance information, and safety initiatives. The district also uses the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for busing.
School Culture and Expectations
The school acknowledges the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and says it values and honours relationships with local First Nation communities. The school’s mission emphasizes developing students who are confident, curious, and caring, with a focus on thriving in learning, relationships, and community.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 83 offers bus transportation across the district, including service to Falkland. Families can access bus registration and information, request bus stops, review a school bus student code of conduct form, and use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for busing information. The transportation page also highlights district-wide safety initiatives and school bus safety presentations for K–12 students.
Enrollment
For Late French Immersion, families are directed to apply by completing the Late French Immersion Grade 6 commitment form (or using the QR code) as described on the district program page.
Location
Falkland Elementary Junior School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Falkland Elementary Junior School
40.06
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - below the district public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 43
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
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 54, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
80.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 23 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 37, numeracy is 43, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 40, student commitment to learning is 63, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2022-2023.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
65.53
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
56.79
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
74.37
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 4 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Health is 57 and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 57.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 25 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
31.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 36 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 31.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
69.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
46.25
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the district public school average of 55, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 46.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 46.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2022/2023.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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