Mer-et-montagne

About

École Mer-et-montagne is located at 1102 South Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 1Z7. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) and describes its mission as providing excellent French-language public education that strengthens students’ French skills while also giving them the opportunity to master a second language (English). It also emphasizes developing students’ cultural identity and building a Francophone community.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: The school offers public Francophone education, with French as the core language of learning. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language, English.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 923-3359

Email: ecole_mer_montagne@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Sara Pinsonneault

Education Languages

The school offers public Francophone education, with French as the core language of learning. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language, English.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school website lists “Services spécialisés” (specialized services) among its services. Early learning The school website lists early-learning options/services including “Petite Enfance,” “Pré-maternelle,” “Franc départ,” and “Garderie préscolaire.” Transportation The school offers “Transport scolaire” (school transportation). The transportation page also directs families to the CSF website for the registration form and additional information on attendance zones and weather-related disruptions. Homework help The school website lists “Aide aux devoirs” (homework help) as a service. Food The school website lists “Repas chauds” (hot meals) as a service. Music / Band The school website lists “Musique” under its elementary programs. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school website lists “Éducation physique” and “Sports” under its elementary programs.

School Culture and Expectations

The CSF (the school district) states a commitment to equity, respect, and diversity, and emphasizes creating an inclusive and safe environment for all students and staff, including support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion (SOGI-inclusive education).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides school transportation (“Transport scolaire”). Families are directed to the CSF website for the transportation registration form and for information about attendance zones and weather-related disruptions.

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed online. Families are directed to log in to MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do) and complete the listed forms, including francophone program membership and school registration; the page also references completing the online transportation form and provides help tutorials for MyEducation BC registration.