Devereaux Elementary School is a dynamic, welcoming, and positive learning community. Our school vision is to continue to foster a sense of community, respect and acceptance of others (despite differences in experience and opinion) and to continue to focus on grade/age appropriate skills in numeracy and literacy.
Devereaux is a small rural school located 15 minutes west of Dawson Creek in Arras, BC and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside. Devereaux presently has a student population of 92 students in grades K-7 in 4 enrolling classes. Our students are country kids who demonstrate a love of family and community, and a work ethic born of farming and tending livestock.
Devereaux students enjoy a host of academic, artistic, leadership and athletic opportunities: science fair, leadership clubs, active volleyball and basketball teams, swimming lessons, our own outdoor skating rink, snowshoeing and annual ski trips and outdoor education trips to Gwillim. Most of our students ride the bus to and from school and enjoy PAC’s weekly Hot Lunch offerings.
The caring community of students, staff, and parents at Devereaux is our greatest attribute. Students help each other and play together, regardless of age or grade. It is not unusual to see Kindergarten through to grade 7 students playing together at recess, with the older students modeling citizenship, helpfulness, kindness, and acceptance every step of the way. Students also often partake in multi-grade learning activities that promote a positive and inclusive learning culture. Our PAC is dedicated, hard-working, and always ready to support student and school needs. Many of our staff live in the community and are deeply invested in the care of and success of our students.
Devereaux has care and community at the core.
