Support for our youngest learners is critical to success. A variety of programs are in place to ensure the success of our early learners.
Learn more about early learning programs and results in the Early Years Continuous Learning Report.
Primary Program
For our K to grade 3s, each school offers a unique configuration to meet the needs of their children and community. Our primary learning environments are exciting places to be - creative, enthusiastic children and professional, caring adults working together to develop a love for learning. We focus on well being and belonging, exploration and creativity, social responsibility and diversity, and foundational skills in literacy and numeracy.
Early Literacy & Numeracy
Supporting your child's learning starts with understanding what they are learning at school and how their skills develop over time.
The B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care has released new parent and caregiver resources to help families better understand early literacy and numeracy from kindergarten to grade 3.
These easy-to-read resources include:
- Early Literacy Screening: Information about why early literacy matters, what literacy screening involves, and how it helps teachers identify and support your child's learning needs.
- A Pathway to Proficiency - Literacy and Numeracy: Grade-specific guides outlining what children are expected to learn, the foundational skills they develop, and examples of what proficient learning looks like at each grade level.
These resources are designed to help families understand their child's learning journey and support meaningful conversations with teachers about progress and next steps.
Explore the resources below to learn more about supporting your child's literacy and numeracy development.
Resources:
Early Literacy Screening
Early Literacy Screening: Information for Parents and Caregivers (PDF)
K-3 English Language Arts: A Pathway to Proficiency
Kindergarten English Language Arts: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 1 English Language Arts: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 2 English Language Arts: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 3 English Language Arts: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
K-3 Mathematics: A Pathway to Proficiency
Kindergarten Mathematics: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 1 Mathematics: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 2 Mathematics: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Grade 3 Mathematics: A Pathway to Proficiency (PDF)
Ready, Set, Learn
An opportunity for three to five year olds and their families to connect with their neighbourhood school and access early learning resources available in their communities.
StrongStart
StrongStart is a free early learning program for pre-school children 0 – 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come to enjoy play time, free play, circle time with songs, stories and crafts provided during each session.
StrongStart is a program that offers today’s families an opportunity to provide their young children with problem-solving skills and the social skills that will help them successfully manage in school or within the community. The time participating in a StrongStart program is a wonderful way to begin introducing your child to your neighborhood school community.
Locations, Times & Registration
Full Day Kindergarten
A play-based learning environment offering a rich program for the first year of school for our children.
