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.