des Sentiers-alpins

About

École des Sentiers-alpins is located at 2780 Highway 3A, Nelson, BC V1L 6L6. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone, which provides public French-language education across British Columbia. Serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, the school says it is committed to building students’ cultural identity and strengthening a Francophone community, guided by a mission to inspire the school community through quality Francophone education that supports equity, planetary well-being, and flourishing individuals.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: The school describes its program as francophone education, and highlights “J’apprends en français” (learning in French).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-9

Phone: 250 825-4020

Email: ecole_sentiers_alpins@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Sylvie Mazerolle

Education Languages

The school describes its program as francophone education, and highlights “J’apprends en français” (learning in French).

Programs and Services

Library The school lists a library (“Bibliothèque”) as a service. Student support / specialized services The school lists specialized services (“Services spécialisés”), socio-emotional support (“Soutien socio-émotionnel”), and food support (“Soutien alimentaire”). Early learning The school lists early childhood (“Petite enfance”) supports and resources, including “Cadre pédagogique de la petite enfance,” “Tiens-moi la main, j’embarque!,” and “Franc départ.” Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts and culture The school lists arts and culture activities including Carnaval d’hiver, Danse / Hip Hop, Fête lumineuse, Le DJing, Poterie, Territoires en création, Une chanson à l’école, and Vernissage.

• Gaga Ball
• Hiking
• Hockey bottines
• Kin-Ball
• Ski alpin / Snowboard
• Ski de fond
• Slackline
• Tir à l’arc
• Vélo

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the growth of a Francophone community. It also references a school Code of Conduct, noting that it must be respected at bus stops and during transportation, and that access to transportation may be removed for students who do not follow the code.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes it is located in Six Mile, about 10 km from downtown Nelson, and that most students use school transportation daily. School transportation is provided by A1, and families must register children online; registrations must be renewed at the start of each school year. The school states the Code of Conduct applies at bus stops and during routes, and bus access can be withdrawn if students do not follow it. Families are asked to arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before departure.

Enrollment

Registration for École des Sentiers-alpins is done online through MyEducationBC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do). Families are directed to check eligibility for BC Francophone schools and complete the “Formulaire d’adhésion au programme francophone” (to be completed by both parents), along with other listed forms and required documents; the school provides tutorials for creating a MyEducationBC account and completing online registration. The school also notes that newcomers to Canada may access free settlement services by completing the TEFIE form.