Entre-lacs

About

École Entre-lacs is located at 1213 Debeck Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 3Z1. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone (a network of public francophone schools in BC) and describes its mission as developing students’ cultural identity while promoting a francophone community. It offers a public French-language education that builds strong French skills while giving students the opportunity to master English as a second language.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: École Entre-lacs describes itself as providing public francophone education that supports mastery of French, while also offering students the opportunity to master English as a second language.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 770-7691

Email: ecole_entre_lacs@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Marie-Claude Latour

Education Languages

École Entre-lacs describes itself as providing public francophone education that supports mastery of French, while also offering students the opportunity to master English as a second language.

Programs and Services

Music Music is listed as part of the elementary (primary) program offerings. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school lists “Sports” within its elementary (primary) program offerings. Student support / special education The school lists “Services spécialisés” (specialized services) among its services and resources. Food services “Repas chauds” (hot meals) are listed among school services. Child care / early learning The school lists early-childhood offerings including Prématernelle (pre-kindergarten) and Maternelle (kindergarten). It also describes “Pré-maternelle Pomme Soleil” as a private service offered by the school’s non-profit early childhood society (parent volunteers) and notes an emphasis on welcoming diversity and supporting children’s development (e.g., self-regulation, empathy, and confidence). Homework help “Aide aux devoirs” (homework help) is listed among school services. Before/after school care “Garde scolaire” (school care) is listed among school services. Kindergarten transition The school offers a “Programme de transition vers la maternelle,” described as an online, asynchronous program designed to familiarize future kindergarten students with the school’s staff and spaces and provide themed learning resources.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a francophone community. Its pre-kindergarten program description emphasizes respecting each child’s individuality, culture, and development, and notes that diversity is welcomed and families should feel included.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School transportation is described as free for students living within attendance areas set by the school board, with service in Summerland, Penticton, Naramata, Kaleden, and Okanagan Falls. Families living outside the attendance areas may request financial assistance by contacting the school office. Transportation is described as a privilege, and students are expected to follow the school’s “Règles dans l’autobus” (bus rules).

Enrollment

Registration is completed online through MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do). The school provides a list of required forms (including francophone program membership and other forms) and documents to upload (e.g., birth certificate, proof of residence, immunization record, Care Card, and recent report cards). Families are directed to consult the Transport page for bus registration.