Principal's
Message
Chemainus
Elementary School is located in an area of the Cowichan Valley,
rich in history and known world wide for its murals. It was
the vision, courage and determination of a small group of
people who revitalized the community through the creation
of murals depicting the town’s history.
Education in the Chemainus area has similarly moved forward
over the years and today we are in a beautiful new school
situated on a ten-acre site which offers a great variety of
play opportunities for children.
We have a hardworking and professional staff who accept the
challenge of education seriously. The staff extends a warm
welcome to all students, especially those who are new to our
school.
Chemainus Elementary School is the home of Eagle Wings Pre
School where children aged 3 and 4 attend for part day programs.
This program offers a safe, caring environment for children
in preparation for their entry into kindergarten and the start
of their formal schooling. Children continue at Chemainus
until grade 7 when they move on to Chemainus Secondary. This
structure is unique in our School District and it meets the
needs of families in our community.
Over the years Chemainus Elementary school has offered opportunities
for members of the community to use the school facility rather
than travelling to Duncan or Ladysmith. Badminton, basketball,
Healthy Beginnings for new mothers, Rainbows and rug hooking
are some of the programs that take place. Local artists in
the community are invited to take part in our Artists in the
Classroom program, bringing their talents to the children.
Chemainus Elementary offers a wide variety of extra curricular
programs including an intra mural program, inter school sports,
field trips and camping trips for the intermediate grades.
These are offered in partnership with parents who provide
outstanding support for the school. Breakfast with Santa and
our Spring Carnival are events that attract the whole community.
Besides fund raising events, that have contributed to our
classroom and school programs, parents are actively involved
in the school. They are partners in learning and actively
support our educational programs.
Through the high level of commitment of staff to serving the
needs of students, the support of an active parent group,
the children at Chemainus Elementary grow up knowing their
community is a place of pride.
Linda Porte
Principal
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