Welcome to Gabriola Elementary

Our mission: We will support all students in a place based learning environment to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Gabriola Elementary is a K-7 school located on a one of the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands and is part of the Nanaimo/Ladysmith School District. We currently have 156 students in 7 divisions.

Our present school was built in 1954 and has a long and rich history. Originally built as a one room school, it has gradually expanded through-out the years.

Gabriola Elementary is a “child-centered” school in which children, teachers, parents and the community share in the joy and responsibility of the life-long process of education. The students are involved in many environmental initiatives: gardening, recycling, and nature study. Many of our classes engage in place based and land based learning with nature focused activities and inquiry projects.

Principal’s Message

Welcome all students, staff and families to Gabriola Elementary School.

Gabriola Elementary is a rural school, located on one of the Southern Gulf Islands and is a short distance from the town center. Gabriola Island is often referred to as the Isle of the Arts. Enrolling students in grade K to 7, Gabriola Elementary offers a range of academic, athletic and artistic opportunities. Staff, students and parents work together to create and support a culture of learning.

New Kindergarten families please take a look at our Welcome To Kindergarten web page by clicking on the link below.

• Welcome To Kindergarten Website

We also recommend watching the following video about separation anxiety in Kindergarten kids.

• Watch Separation Anxiety Video