du Pacifique

About

École du Pacifique is located at 5538 Shorncliffe, Box 390, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone, which offers public French-language education across British Columbia. École du Pacifique says it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and to promoting a Francophone community, while supporting mastery of French and giving students the opportunity to learn English as a second language.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: École du Pacifique describes itself as offering public education in French and emphasizes developing mastery of the French language. The school also states that it offers students the opportunity to master a second language, English. (No immersion or bilingual program name is specified in the provided sources.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 885-4743

Email: ecole_pacifique@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Melanie Vallieres

Education Languages

École du Pacifique describes itself as offering public education in French and emphasizes developing mastery of the French language. The school also states that it offers students the opportunity to master a second language, English. (No immersion or bilingual program name is specified in the provided sources.)

Programs and Services

**Early childhood / Preschool (Prématernelle)** The on-site preschool and daycare, *Les Petits du Pacifique*, is run by a parent volunteer board through a non-profit society. It is located at École du Pacifique and offers educational services in French for eligible children aged 2.5 to 5. **Athletics and extracurricular sports** - Sports (listed as a program area; specific sports are not provided) **Library** The school website lists a library (Bibliothèque) under services. **Homework help** The school website lists homework help (Aide aux devoirs) under services. **Hot lunch / meals** The school website lists hot meals (Repas chauds) under services. **Specialized services** The school website lists specialized services (Services spécialisés) under services (details are not provided in the sources). **Transportation (school transport)** The school website lists school transportation (Transport scolaire) and provides bus-company contact information for questions.

School Culture and Expectations

The school states that it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a Francophone community. It also emphasizes providing excellent public Francophone education that supports mastery of French while offering students the opportunity to learn English as a second language.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For questions about school bus transportation, families are directed to contact the bus company at 604-885-1260 or visit the Sechelt School Bus Service website (linked from the school site).

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed online through MyEducation BC. Families are directed to log in at https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do and complete the listed registration forms (including the Francophone program membership form and other required documents). The site also links to CSF admission policy/requirements and provides MyEducation BC help tutorials.