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Welcome to Bulldog Country! We're proud of our Spirit! Principal:  Mrs. Janet Williams Join the Bankhead Email List Bankhead Elementary School is located in the north end of Kelowna (close to the downtown area) and has served its diverse school community since 1967. Bankhead Elementary School is committed to forming solid partnerships with parents, community and the School District to provide quality school programs that support and enhance student learning.   Unique school programs include: Connections Project Artist of the Month Celebrations Community School Program Bankhead Family Place Preschool Partnership Bankhead S.T.A.R.S. Literacy Project and Literacy Lab Community funded School Lunch Program One-To-One Reading Program Spotlight Assembly Program Student Leadership Club Our school is also a designated "Community School".  As such, Bankhead Community School is able to offer a wide range of activities and events for children and their families during the school day and beyond!   Funding for these programs is through a CommunityLINK grant from the Ministry of Education. Monthly brochures are sent home to families to promote these programs. We also offer a Parent Participation Preschool call Bankhead Family Place.  Programs for parents and their preschool children to be together.   Contact the school for more information on all our programs. You will need Adobe Reader to view the school's Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, school newsletters and other information on this website.  To get Adobe Reader, click on the link at the left.

Principal's Message New information on All Day Kindergarten Go to: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/full_day_kindergarten.htm _____________________________________________________ We all share responsibility in making Bankhead Elementary School excellent in all areas. Students need: * a positive attitude and good behaviour * regular attendacnce and diligence in their studies * respect towards their school mates Parents need: * involvement in school activities * assistance in ensuring your child's program and work get completed * regular contact with the school * positive working relationship with your child's teacher * advocacy for your child's education Staff need: * continued committment in providing the prescribed curriculum through meaningful and motivating activities * ongoing monitoring of student's progress through a variety of assessment tools * regular communication with parents Administration need: * leadership which reflects the commitment to provide a safe and caring environment for all children in our school * to ensure programming needs are met for each student * communication of relevant information to the school community * the ability to articulate and plan a direction to improve life at Bankhead Elementary I encourage and welcome you to become involved in your child's school. I look forward to working together with students, staff and parents and also to the challenges and celebrations that the school year will bring! Sincerely, Janet Williams BCED All day Kindergarten Info