Principal's Message

Although this is only my first year as principal of Alex Aitken Elementary I am proud to be associated with such a great school. There is a real sense of family here. Many of the staff have been here for a number of years and the PAC group is very active in all aspects of the school operation. The school has a strong focus on academics and many Alex Aitken students go on to do very well at the middle school and high school levels.

Alex Aitken is a school rich with tradition. From field trips to science fairs and sporting events there is an activity for children of all ability levels. Our behavior plan is based on the “high five” which encourages responsibility, respect, cooperation, safety and kindness to others. The facility itself is in a beautiful rural location and there was an extensive renovation completed in 1993.

There is an open door policy at Alex Aitken so if you would like to visit simply stop by the school, check in at the office, have a look around and see for yourself what a great school it is.

Alex Aitken is the place to be!

Sincerely,

C. Clark
Principal

Alex Aitken Elementary was named in honour of ALEXANDER CHALMERS AITKEN (1864-1923).

Alex Aitken was a Scottish shepherd who came to the West Coast in the 1890’s. For some years he was employed by Sir Anthony Musgrave, a pioneer, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The Musgrave Family established their summer home in the Cowichan Valley near the site of this school. Alex Aitken purchased and later farmed much of the Musgrave property in the Valley.

When Mr. Aitken left Scotland he brought with him numerous relatives. These relations grew in numbers and even today there are many descendants living on Southern Vancouver Island.

On May 29th, 1968 Alex Aitken Elementary was officially opened by the then Minister of Education, the Honourable Leslie Peterson.

The school’s small beginning has now been through two renovations. We now have 10 classrooms, a fully equipped computer lab, a large spacious library, a neighbourhood center, a resource and learning assistant room, and a multipurpose room.

Most of the children attending Alex Aitken Elementary are within walking distance to the school. We have many parents who volunteer to work at the school. It is quite common to find parents walking through and working in various classrooms at any given time.

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