Welcome to Cinnabar Valley Elementary
Welcome to Cinnabar Valley Elementary, a vibrant and caring school community where students, staff, and families work together to support learning and growth. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where every student is encouraged to reach their individual potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Established in 2001, Cinnabar Valley Elementary has long been a valued part of the Cinnabar Valley community. Located in the heart of this beautiful and growing neighbourhood, our school currently serves approximately 242 students and continues to grow each year. Known as the Valley Vipers, our students take pride in their achievements across academics, athletics, and the arts.
At Cinnabar Valley, we are committed to Restorative Practices and fostering positive relationships within our school community. We actively teach and reinforce positive behaviours and provide support systems to help all students succeed. Through our Valley Virtue program, students are recognized for demonstrating kindness, responsibility, and respect. Students earn Valley Virtue Tickets that go toward weekly and monthly draws, along with recognition during announcements and monthly virtue assemblies.
We are proud of the strong partnerships we share with our families and community members. Together, we create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where every child belongs.
We warmly welcome you to Cinnabar Valley Elementary and invite you to be part of our thriving school community.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to all our returning students, new students, parents, and staff! At Cinnabar School, we take pride in being a caring community of learners. Each year, I am struck by the dedication and nurturing spirit of every staff member. I believe you and your children will see this care reflected in our teachers’ eyes and in the way they support your child. We are here for both you and your child, and our goal is to ensure every student has a year full of learning, growth, and success.
This year, we are pleased to welcome several new faces (and some returning staff) to our Cinnabar family:
- Cynthia Blake – Indigenous Culture Student Support
- Tabitha Oakley – Temporary Grade 6/7 teacher, replacing Ms. Patton who has retired
- Colton Goldsburg – Temporary Grade 5/6 teacher, covering for Ms. Tomlinson who is on leave
- Emilee Kirkpatrick – Temporary prep teacher, covering for Natasha Gaucher who is on maternity leave
We are thrilled to have such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of educators joining our team. At Cinnabar, we know that students thrive best when families and teachers work together. Communication is key, and our teachers will maintain regular contact with parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or to me directly at 250-716-1030 or via email at colette.young@sd68.bc.ca.
We also look forward to welcoming you on September 3 for our Meet and Greet morning! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our staff and PAC members while enjoying refreshments and connecting with other families.
Sincerely,
Colette Young
Principal
Contact Information
Contact our school directly with the information listed below:
Mailing Address
100 Ohio Way Nanaimo, V9X 1C8
Direct Information
- Phone: 250-716-1030
School Information
Quick facts and common information about our school:
- School Principal: Colette Young
- Secretary: Laura Harris
- Student Number: 242