South Broadview Elementary

About

South Broadview Elementary is located at 3200 6 Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1J2. 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: School District 83 offers a Late French Immersion program (housed at Shuswap Middle School) in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, with English reintroduced in Grade 8. (No other languages of instruction or English-language learner supports were described in the provided South Broadview sources.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 250 832-2167

Email: sbr@sd83.bc.ca

Principal: Joel Menzies

Education Languages

School District 83 offers a Late French Immersion program (housed at Shuswap Middle School) in which all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, with English reintroduced in Grade 8. (No other languages of instruction or English-language learner supports were described in the provided South Broadview sources.)

Programs and Services

ERASE – Safe Schools The school lists ERASE – Safe Schools under its Programs & Services. StrongStart (early learning) District information shared on the school site notes that StrongStart programs are offered at multiple district locations, including South Broadview, as part of SD83’s early learning and child care initiatives.

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 local First Nation communities. The site also references ERASE – Safe Schools as a program/service.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school’s bus transportation page provides district transportation information, including a busing app/website (Traversa My Ride K-12), a school bus code of conduct form, transportation assistance, and a bus stop request process. It also references school bus safety presentations and district-wide safety initiatives.

Enrollment

For Late French Immersion, families are directed to apply by completing the “Late French Immersion Gr. 6 Commitment Form” (or using the QR code provided on the program page).