Powell River and School District 47 Working together to raise a community
Powell River, British Columbia The Pearl on the Sunshine Coast
Our Town Traditional home of the Coast Salish People Traditional dominate industries: Fishing, Forestry, Mining Recent expansion towards eco-tourism and the arts City Population: 13,157 Regional District: 20,070 Known for: Sunshine Coast Trail, Fishing, Desolation Sound, Outdoor Activities
Industry Roots
Eco-Tourism
Desolation Sound
School District 47 Powell River Learners Preparing for the Challenges of Tomorrow
School District 47 Currently Serving 2357 student 10 Schools/District Programs: Brooks Secondary School - 765 Edgehill Elementary - 202 Henderson Elementary - 99 James Thomson Elementary - 265 Kelly Creek Community School - 112 Partners in Education - 251 SD47 Continuing Education - 155 Texada Elementary - 27 Westview Elementary - 332 Westview Learning School - 39
Brooks Secondary Grades 8-12 Balance of Academics and the Arts Student Activities and Sports Dual Credit and Trades Programs
Outdoor Education Coast Mountain Academy Certifications in Outdoor Education Kelly Creek Outdoor Adventure Program Curriculum Delivered through Outdoor Programing
Edgehill Elementary Engaging student activities: Mountain biking club Robotics club Classroom Gardens
Henderson Elementary After School Student Support and Activities A variety of Learning Spaces New Seismic Upgrades
Texada Elementary Small student body creates close knit education experience Engaging teaching experiences with multi level classrooms
Outdoor Learning Centre Outdoor facility for student programming and experiential learning Facilities include sleeping, teaching, and eating spaces On the edge of beautiful Powell Lake
Kelly Creek Community School Newly renovated Outdoor experiential learning opportunities Indoor climbing wall as part of renovation Lego robotics learning initiatives in most classrooms
James Thomson Elementary English and French Language Tracks Heavy influence from First Nation Culture and Language Heavy Emphasis on Outdoor eco-learning activities
Westview Elementary School Official Opened in September 2013 Largest Elementary School Opportunities for art, music, and academic instructions