Discovery Elementary School
2204 McKean Rd, PO Box 99
Shawnigan Lake, B.C.V0R 2W0

Phone: 743-3291
Fax: 743-7892

     
 
 
     
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Principal's Message

Welcome to Discovery Elementary. We are a K-5 elementary school of approximately 300 students. We are proud of our school and our community and of our students’ involvement in both. We offer a well-balanced academic program as well as a strong fine arts and physical education program. Our students consistently demonstrate strong performance on provincial, district, and school assessments. Many teams represent our school at annual science and drama challenges. In addition, students experience success on sports teams and in their participation at the music festival and school concerts. Wonderful artwork is regularly on display. Special education students’ needs are addressed through our learning services team and each child is provided with learning opportunities in the least restrictive environment. We have beautiful grounds including a large adventure playground that is handicap accessible, a full sized playing field, a treed area, and a sandy area. There are several areas with black top for basketball and other activities. If you have any questions or would like a tour, please contact the school.

Ms. Heidi Rensing, Principal

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About Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School is located on the north end of Shawnigan Lake, not far from the village center. The community of Shawnigan Lake is a growing, family oriented area. It is close to both Mill Bay and Duncan and is commuting distance to Nanaimo and Victoria. We enjoy a rural lifestyle as our school is nestled in natural surroundings

Staff and parents believe that education is a shared responsibility between home, school, the student, and the community. We are dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each child. We have an array of programs and activities both within school hours and as extra-curricular activities. In addition, our active Parent Advisory Council hosts several family events each year.

The Discovery Elementary School community believes that it is important to establish a caring and supportive environment. We work hard to develop each student’s sense of responsibility, respect, and cooperation. Social responsibility skills are emphasized at all times. We are proud of how our students represent themselves and the school within the community.

 

School Planning Council Goals

Our school goals for the 2008-2009 school year are:

1. To increase the percentage of students whose writing fully meets or exceeds expectations.
2. To increase the number of students who regularly demonstrate tolerance and respect for others.

The intent of these goals is to strengthen skills that students are already demonstrating. As stated earlier, we are proud of our students’ consistently strong academic and social responsibility skills.

 


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