Salt Spring Elementary

Be Caring, Be Respectful, Be Safe

Located in the heart of Ganges, SSE enjoys easy access to the local pool, public library, community theatre, parks, forests and beaches. Walking field trips are a big part of the school experience for our students. With two lush gardens, a garden program for every class, and an outdoor classroom, our school community is committed to providing outdoor, place-based learning opportunities for students. We have a dedicated PAC and enjoy partnerships with several community organizations including Big Brothers/Sisters, The Circle, and The Salt Spring Conservancy. SSE is a vibrant and dynamic learning community that is committed to ensuring students experience an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming school. We believe in delivering high quality curricular and core-competency educational experiences for students to support their pathway to ultimately crossing the stage at graduation with dignity, purpose and options.

Staff List


Shelly Johnson, Principal

Katharine Byers, Vice Principal

Maia Vaillancourt, Admin Assistant

Ardice McCrae, EA

Jill Schulze, EA

Sue-Anne Donaldson, EA

Rhea Miller, EA

Cat Lightfoot, LIST and Librarian

Andrea Hollingsworth, ECE

Brandon Bronson, Music and Band

Christina Novak, Intermediate

Kari Holmes, Primary

Sylvia Louwman, Primary

Janisse Browning, Primary

Donna Kirkpatrick, Primary

Heidi Soares, Primary/Intermediate

Tina Adair, CYCW

Tanya Grant, Intermediate

Tiffany Wightman, Intermediate and Counselling

Matt Sedman, Intermediate

Valeskca San Martin, French Immersion 6

Charlotte Mitchell, French Immersion 7

Contact us

112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K3

Phone/Safe Arrival: 250-537-9928

Fax: 250-537-1397

Email: sse@sd64.org