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).