Decker Lake Elementary

About

Decker Lake Elementary is located at 6710 Decker Lake Frtg Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1. The school welcomes families as “Home of the HUSKIES!” and shares school information through items like newsletters, upcoming events, and school updates on its website.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 698-7301

Email: deckerlake@sd91.bc.ca

Principal: Eleanor Giesbrecht

Programs and Services

Student support / counselling Decker Lake Elementary provides school counselling with a focus on positive mental health education. The counselling program supports school-wide programs, teacher support, and helps connect individual students with outside agencies for individual counselling; the school counsellor is available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Food programs The school shares updates related to SD91 Food Programs (e.g., a logo contest announcement).

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a “quick-test” for decision-making: “Is it SAFE? Is it RESPECTFUL? Is it KIND?” Students are expected to challenge themselves to do their best, respect themselves and others, act safely and responsibly, and be positive “upstanders.” The code also outlines unacceptable conduct (including bullying, intimidation, discrimination, and weapons), expectations for appropriate language and safe play, personal electronic device rules, and a range of possible consequences for misbehaviour.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The Code of Conduct includes expectations to observe school bus safety rules and conventional traffic safety rules at school bus stops, and to play away from cars and service vehicles parked on school grounds. No other drop-off/pick-up or parking details were provided in the sources.

Enrollment

The school posts information about out-of-catchment applications, including an “Out-of-Catchment Application Period Opens” notice that directs families to click for more information.