Silver Creek Elementary Secondary

About

Silver Creek Elementary is located at 935 Salmon River Rd, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3G3. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values and honours relationships with each of the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: The sources mention a district Late French Immersion program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other languages of instruction or English language learning supports are described in the provided school sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 832-8282

Email: scr@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Chris Matheson

Education Languages

The sources mention a district Late French Immersion program in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other languages of instruction or English language learning supports are described in the provided school sources.

Programs and Services

Early learning (Ready, Set, Learn) Silver Creek Elementary hosts Ready, Set, Learn events for young children and their families, with hands-on, play-based learning stations. The district describes Ready, Set, Learn as a free initiative for families with children ages three to five to support a positive transition into kindergarten. Child care / Seamless Day Pilot Program (Kindergarten) District information notes that the Seamless Day Pilot Program at Silver Creek Elementary combines early learning with before- and after-school care by adding Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) into kindergarten classrooms and care times. Health services (Interior Health) The school’s Programs & Services page lists Interior Health as an available resource/service. French Immersion pathway option (district program) The district offers Late French Immersion for Grade 6 entry (housed at Shuswap Middle School), where Grade 6 instruction is taught in French and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states a commitment to acknowledging the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and to valuing and honouring relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school links to School District 83 bus transportation information, including district bus routes, a busing app (Traversa My Ride K-12), transportation assistance, a bus stop request process, and school bus safety resources (including K–12 safety presentations and district-wide safety initiatives).

Enrollment

Families interested in the district’s Late French Immersion program are directed to apply by completing the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (referenced on the Late French Immersion Program page). For Ready, Set, Learn information and upcoming sessions, families are directed to the district Ready, Set, Learn webpage.