Koksilah Elementary School
5265 Boal Road
Duncan, B.C.
V9L 6W6

Phone: 748-3138

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Principal's Message

Koksilah is a special school rich with tradition, and I am honoured to be the principal. When asked to describe the school three things come to mind: One, Koksilah is a multicultural school. Two, Koksilah is a very respectful school. And three, Koksilah is a caring school.

Koksilah is multicultural by it very nature.There are both First nations and non-first nations students attending, with the majority being First Nations. The teaching of culture is a large component of the curriculum, with an emphasis on valuing diversity. Koksilah is a respectful school. Our code of conduct and general expectations for staff, students and parents all revolve around the three R’s. Be respectful to others. Be respectful of property, both yours and others. Be respectful of yourself. This concept comes up frequently in our daily teachings.

Koksilah is a caring school. We care about our students and they want to be here. This is a safe for them to come and learn. The staff is very thoughtful and caring and is dedicated to meeting the various needs of the students. They are to be commended for their continuous efforts. The parents are also caring of the students and together we try to work as team in supporting their growth.

The school has a strong focus on academics with the hope that Koksilah students will continue to go on to do well at the middle school and high school levels. Literacy is the main focus area, with many programs aimed at improving our students’ literacy levels.

There are programs such as: Early Success – which focuses on early intervention screening and support; Communicating for Success – which focuses on developing oral language, and English as a second language; Reading Intervention – which focuses on enhancing reading skills; Guided reading – which focuses on teaching reading skills to small groups of children at their level; and Balanced Reading – which focuses on teaching all the components of a good readingand writing program in a well thought out balanced fashion.

The school also has a strong environmental focus. The school has reached the highest level in SEEDS, a non-profit organization that promotes an awareness of our global environment. We received the award for completing 1000 environmental projects. We are one of 12 schools in the province to receive the ‘Earth banner’. Another initiative the school is involved in is a stream restoration. In 2002, the K – 6 grade children, parents, Department of Fisheries, Cowichan Tribes, community land-owners, and teachers began a long project of studying and restoring the stream to make it welcoming to Coho salmon again. The students take a lot of pride in helping improve the environment both globally as well as right in our back yard.

There is an open door policy at Koksilah 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.

Koksilah Elementary.
A caring, respectful school.
It is the place to be.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Sheryl Koers
Principal

Mission Statement Mission Statement

All students shall be given the opportunity to learn to their potential in a safe, secure, respectful, and caring environment. We view education as a joint responsibility shared by students, their families, the school, and the community.

Koksilah Elementary
A caring, respectful school.

School Planning Council Goals

Goal 1:

To continue developing balanced literacy programs and strategies that will enhance student oral, written, listening and reading performances as well as improve their sense of confidence and personal initiative in these areas.

Goal 2:

To improve the numeracy skills of all students by purchasing and developing hands-on Math programs and materials for all K to 6 students that adhere to the principles of learning and help to develop life long learners.

Goal 3:

To improve and enhance student's abilities to analyze critically, solve problems and make decisions independently in social and curricular areas.