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Grassy Plains School
About
Grassy Plains School is located at 34310 Keefes Landing Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E4. The school shares updates and information for families through its website, including upcoming events and school news. Current site highlights include updates about a daycare project remodeling part of the school to house the new Southside Daycare.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 694-3396
Email: grassy@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Ginger Moyah
Programs and Services
Food programs (Breakfast / Hot lunch) Breakfast is served every morning, and all students are welcome. The school also offers a hot lunch program designed to ensure food is available when families need it, with a process that allows students to request lunch discreetly; no student is turned away. The PAC provides free lunch for all students every Thursday. Daycare (facility project) The school reports that an area of the building is being remodeled to house the new Southside Daycare, with project updates shared on the school website.
School Culture and Expectations
Grassy Plains School’s Code of Conduct is intended to ensure a safe, caring, and orderly learning environment during school hours and school-sponsored activities. The school emphasizes respect for diversity and the BC Human Rights Code, and describes community values including being Grateful, Respectful, Accepting, Supportive, Successful, and “Yearn for Truth and Knowledge.” Expectations include walking in halls, staying on school grounds unless permitted to leave, and prohibitions on bullying, fighting, swearing, and abuse; the school states it is a “no-bully zone” and addresses incidents immediately. The discipline approach notes a focus on restorative (rather than punitive) consequences, with special considerations for students with disabilities when applicable.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The Code of Conduct includes expectations for bus students, such as lining up orderly and entering/exiting the bus in single file without horseplay. It also asks students to walk bikes and skateboards while on school property during school hours.
Enrollment
The school posts an out-of-catchment application period and indicates applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during the posted window, with a link to “Click HERE for more information.”
Location
Site: grassy.sd91.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 694-3396
Address: 34310 Keefes Landing Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E4
Grassy Plains School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Grassy Plains School
40.03
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 39, within 1 point.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
50.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 0 points.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
41.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2022-2023, literacy is 41, numeracy is 39, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 28 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 34 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022-2023, academic performance is 40, student commitment to learning is 50, and critical thinking is 42.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 50, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.33
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.86
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the province public school average of 72, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Civic Engagement is 63, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 59.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
85.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
3.12
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 3 - well below the comparison cohort average of 63, trailing by 59 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Community Support is 50, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 3.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 3.
School Culture
71.25
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
69.17
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the province public school average of 69, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Relationships is 71 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 71, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
57.50
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 13 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.