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des Grands-cedres
About
École des Grands-cèdres is located at 5100 Tebo Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5Y6. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF), which provides public French-language education across British Columbia. Serving Kindergarten to Grade 7, the school focuses on building students’ cultural identity and strengthening the Francophone community while supporting French mastery and learning English as a second language.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)
Education language: The school provides a public Francophone education that supports students’ mastery of French, while also giving students the opportunity to learn English as a second language. As part of the “Tiens-moi la main, j’embarque!” kindergarten transition program, children who need support in French may be invited to attend six francization sessions with a parent.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 723-5614
Email: ecole_grands_cedres@csf.bc.ca
Principal: Marie-Pascale Addison
Education Languages
The school provides a public Francophone education that supports students’ mastery of French, while also giving students the opportunity to learn English as a second language. As part of the “Tiens-moi la main, j’embarque!” kindergarten transition program, children who need support in French may be invited to attend six francization sessions with a parent.
Programs and Services
Music / Band The school lists “Musique” within its elementary programs. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Sports (listed as an elementary program area) Student support / special education The school lists “Services spécialisés.” The “Tiens-moi la main, j’embarque!” transition-to-kindergarten program also includes francization sessions for children who need support in French. Early learning / childcare The school lists early-years offerings including “Pré-maternelle” and “Garderie et pré-scolaire.” Meals and academic supports The school lists “Repas chauds” and “Aide aux devoirs.”
School Culture and Expectations
The school says it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the development of a Francophone community. The site navigation also includes school expectations resources such as a “Code de conduite,” “Règles internes de l’école,” and “Droits, privilèges et responsabilités.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School transportation information is provided through the school’s “Transports scolaire” pages. The bus carrier is First Student, and families are directed to complete the online transport form; the site also links to https://transport.csf.bc.ca/ and provides a First Student manager contact (phone and email).
Enrollment
Registration is done online in MyEducation BC. Families are directed to log in at https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do and complete required forms, including the Francophone program membership form, school registration, email consent, and the online transportation form (First Student).
Location
des Grands-cedres Reviews
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Academic Learning of des Grands-cedres
49.57
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 50 - above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 57
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
60.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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 43, numeracy is 57, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2022-2023, the overall score declined by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 57, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 16 points since 2022-2023, while numeracy declined by 8 points since 2022-2023.
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 50.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2022-2023.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
25.00
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 25 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 34 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
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, Health is 25.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2022/2023.
Resources
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Resources Score Change Over Years
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School Culture
59.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
48.30
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 5 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 59 and Safety is 48.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 59, while Safety is lowest at 48.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2022/2023.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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