Grindrod Elementary

About

Grindrod Elementary is located in Grindrod, BC (PO Box 249, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0). 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 First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Education language: Grindrod Elementary shares information about the District’s Late French Immersion option, which is open to Grade 6 students in SD83 and is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Late French Immersion, all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 838-7579

Email: gri@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Kirsten Mazur

Education Languages

Grindrod Elementary shares information about the District’s Late French Immersion option, which is open to Grade 6 students in SD83 and is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Late French Immersion, all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.

Programs and Services

**BC Curriculum** The school links to the BC Curriculum as part of its Programs & Services resources. **Library** The school lists the Library as a service/resource. **Safe and caring schools (ERASE – Safe Schools)** The school links to ERASE – Safe Schools within its Programs & Services. **Health supports (Interior Health)** The school links to Interior Health as a support/resource. **Early learning transition (Ready, Set, Learn)** Grindrod Elementary hosted a Ready, Set, Learn event for children ages 3–5. The district describes Ready, Set, Learn as a free, province-wide initiative that introduces young learners to school through playful early learning experiences and helps families connect with community partners to support a positive transition into kindergarten. **Late French Immersion (District program, entry in Grade 6)** SD83 offers a Late French Immersion program for Grade 6 students, with all subjects taught in French during Grade 6. The school provides an application pathway via a commitment form/QR code and points families to a brochure for details. **Assessment/Reporting (Written Learning Updates)** The school notes that Written Learning Updates for elementary and middle students include feedback on engagement in learning, relationships, and social/emotional well-being, plus proficiency levels, strengths/areas of growth/next steps, and student self-reflection on Core Competencies. Families are directed to access updates through the MyEd BC Family Portal.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to the lands where students are educated.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides district transportation information, including daily bus routes serving Grindrod and surrounding communities, and access to the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website. Families are directed to resources for bus registration and information, a school bus student code of conduct form, transportation assistance, a bus stop request process, and school bus safety information.

Enrollment

For Late French Immersion, families are directed to apply by completing the 2026/2027 Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code) and are referred to a program brochure for details.