Welcome to Begbie View Elementary!
Located centrally in Revelstoke, Begbie View Elementary School is home of one of the first Neighbourhood Learning Centres in the province. Begbie View is a school where partners work together to support children.
The staff at Begbie View are committed to creating an environment that is safe, supportive and caring. They know that they are working with children who are filled with tremendous potential.
At Begbie View Elementary School everyone works together to create a great place for students, a place where life, laughter and learning are all enjoyed.
Being a part of the Revelstoke community is important to the Begbie View staff and the contributions of parents and families in the education of our children is valued and encouraged.
Grades: K-7
Our Mission
At BVE, we strive to create a culture of inclusion and respect. In this environment, students are able to work towards becoming life-long, creative and critical learners who are connected, compassionate and contributing members of their community.
Our Motto
Growing Together… Being Our BEST
B – Stands for Be Respectful and Responsible
E – Giving our best Effort
S – Stands for Safety
T – Stands for Thoughtful
Principal's Message
BVE is located on the shores of the Sn̓xw̌ n̓tkwitkw “Sin-When-tu-Queet-Qu” (Columbia) which means ‘Swift River’. We would like to respectfully honour the four nations on whose land we live and learn: The Sinixt, the Secwepemc, the Ktunxa, and the Syilx Okanagan..
Begbie View Elementary is a community-oriented K-7 school, with approximately 275 students. We are passionate about connecting our students to the environment that sustains us all, and much of our learning is done outdoors. We have a dedicated teaching team who work collaboratively to share their teaching strengths and interests with all students. Our motto, “Growing Together, Being our B.E.S.T.” helps us build our learning on a foundation of respect and responsibility, good effort, safety and thoughtfulness.
Our school recently celebrated a ten year anniversary. BVE staff and students and families have seen a lot of change during the past decade, and we are proud of our vibrant and inclusive school community. This year we have found that many of our conversations involve reflecting on the role of schools and education in Canada’s colonial legacy, and what we can examine in how our own school and community move toward Truth and Reconciliation in a meaningful way. We have talked about the erasure of original place names, language and stories, animal and plant Relatives, and traditional knowledge of this area; we have much to learn and lots of work to do, and so we are diving in!
Central to our school culture is a recognition of the strength that exists in diversity. In nature, diversity ensures plentiful options for adaptation and survival. In a school setting, it is important to nurture diversity within a safe school environment. When multiple strengths and perspectives are celebrated and shared, all learners see themselves reflected, appropriately challenged, and also supported.
We are proud of our school, and welcome visitors and guests. Please call ahead to arrange a visit if you would like (250) 837-3085.
Sincerely,
Ariel McDowell
Principal, BVE
