La Grande-Ourse

About

La Grande-Ourse is located at 3344 3rd Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone and serves elementary students (K–7). The school says it is committed to developing students’ cultural identity and promoting the growth of a Francophone community through excellent public French-language education, while also giving students opportunities to master English as a second language.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: La Grande-Ourse provides public education in French and emphasizes mastery of the French language. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language, English.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 778 648-2144

Email: ecole_lagrandeourse@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Natasha Tessier

Education Languages

La Grande-Ourse provides public education in French and emphasizes mastery of the French language. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language, English.

Programs and Services

Sports / Physical education The school lists Sports as part of its elementary programming. Transportation (school bus) / Snow routes The school provides school transportation information, including bus service and guidance for transportation during severe weather (“snow routes”).

School Culture and Expectations

The school describes a focus on developing students’ cultural identity and building a Francophone community. A CSF news post linked from the school site highlights commitments to equity, respect, diversity, and creating inclusive and safe school environments, including support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school website includes transportation resources, including school bus (“Autobus”) information and a page about transportation during severe weather (“Routes de neige”). Specific drop-off/pick-up and parking details were not provided in the sources.

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed online through MyEducation BC. Families are directed to review who is eligible for the Francophone program, complete the Francophone program membership form, and then log in to MyEducation BC at https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do to submit the registration.