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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.
Location
Entre-lacs Reviews
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Academic Learning of Entre-lacs
46.40
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - in line with the district public school average of 48, within 1 point.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 47
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.62
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
40.79
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
93.75
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 39 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
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 2024-2025, literacy is 46, numeracy is 47, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 23 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020.
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 2024-2025, academic performance is 46 and student commitment to learning is 70.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
64.74
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
30.91
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 28 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
47.84
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 17 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 65, Health is 31, and Work Ethic is 48.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 65, while Health is lowest at 31.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
68.42
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 84, trailing by 15 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.
93.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 88, ahead by 5 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
40.87
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 41 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 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 41.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
68.65
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
43.83
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the comparison cohort average of 64, trailing by 20 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 2024/2025, Relationships is 69.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.80
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 10 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 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2021/2022.