William Konkin Elementary

About

William Konkin Elementary School (WKE) is located in Burns Lake, BC (Box 7000, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0). The school serves approximately 200 students in Kindergarten to Grade 7 and describes a friendly staff team focused on creating lasting student success. WKE highlights a continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy, alongside social-emotional learning, and describes learning experiences that include play-based learning and outdoor adventure.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: WKE teaches courses in English and also offers Carrier language classes and Core French for students in Grades 5–7. The school site also references French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (via a district French Immersion review notice), but it does not clearly describe WKE’s specific immersion delivery model on the provided pages.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 692-3146

Email: wke@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Karie Evans

Education Languages

WKE teaches courses in English and also offers Carrier language classes and Core French for students in Grades 5–7. The school site also references French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (via a district French Immersion review notice), but it does not clearly describe WKE’s specific immersion delivery model on the provided pages.

Programs and Services

Language learning (Carrier and French) WKE offers Carrier language classes and Core French for learners in Grades 5, 6, and 7. Hot Lunch Program The school lists a Hot Lunch Program for students and families. District French Immersion information (district-level) The WKE site includes a notice about a district French Immersion program review and how the public could provide input on the report.

School Culture and Expectations

WKE expects students to respect others, work to the best of their abilities, follow staff directions, and treat school property responsibly. The code of conduct emphasizes respecting diversity and the BC Human Rights Code, and it prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment, threats, and possession of dangerous objects or banned substances. The district/school expectations also include clear rules limiting student personal digital device use during the school day, with documented-need exemptions managed through the school and principal.

Enrollment

The school posts an Out-of-Catchment application period and directs families to click for more information (details are provided via the linked out-of-catchment event notices). The site also posts district registration-related news (including preschool and kindergarten registration dates) on its homepage.