Ray Watkins Elementary

About

Ray Watkins Elementary is located at Po Box 190, Gold River, BC V0P 1G0. The school shares updates for families through newsletters and posts key school documents such as its School Plan, Emergency Preparedness Plan, and Code of Conduct. Ray Watkins Elementary also hosts a StrongStart BC early learning program site for families with young children.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vancouver Island West)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 283-2220

Email: ntoth@viw.sd84.bc.ca

Principal: Natasha Toth

Programs and Services

StrongStart (early learning) Ray Watkins Elementary offers a StrongStart program for adults and their young children (birth to five), led by qualified early childhood educators and designed to help children prepare for kindergarten through activities such as stories, music, and art. Food support The school lists a Breakfast Program and also shares “Backpack Buddies” information for families. Student support / special education School District 84 Student Support Services states it is committed to ensuring success for all students through a philosophy of inclusion. Schools can offer supports through a School-Based Team, including adapted or modified programs, instructional interventions, and specialized services such as Speech-Language, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes that a positive learning environment and favourable school climate depend on a joint effort among staff, students, parents, and the community. The code focuses on proactive prevention of behaviours that may cause problems, with consequences aligned as closely as possible to infractions. Classroom behaviour policies and codes of conduct are also noted as supporting a positive classroom and school climate.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school posts an updated “Tsaxana Bus Route” with drop-off/pick-up locations. It also uses SafeArrival: families receive morning phone notifications and are asked to contact the office if their child will be away.