E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l
Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Mrs. Heather Gagnier and I’m very excited to be working with our wonderful kindergarteners. Kindergarten is your child's first introduction to formal education, and it is important to make these first impressions positive and lasting. In our kindergarten class we are loved and valued for our unique gifts. We are challenged to try new things and stretch our brains. We are supported in areas where learning is difficult for us. We learn to care for ourselves, our families, our community and our amazing world. If you have any questions please contact me at hgagnier@deerlakeschool.ca.
Our Kindergarten is a full day program. Here is a Kindergarten daily schedule so that you can understand what we are learning each day!
For more information about our program and to book an appointment to review our application process, please contact Director of Operations, Gaileen Woytko at 604-434-5844 ext. 137 or email gwoytko@deerlakeschool.ca
Grade 1
Hello! My name is Mrs. Bobie Tremblay and I am the Grade One teacher. I am a huge proponent of play and outdoor learning. My favourite part of our learning is Wild Wednesdays, a child-led and play-based day each week that uses nature as a classroom, not just a field trip, allowing children time to explore and learn naturally. I am excited with the new opportunities that this year and your children will bring to my classroom.
The best way to contact me is by email at btremblay@deerlakeschool.ca or you can leave a message at 604-434-5844 ext. 106
Grade 2
Welcome to Ms. Nadica Paunovski’s class! I am the Grade 2 teacher and I am so excited to get to know my new students and their families! I am excited to take my class to new learning adventures this year. In my class every child is valued as a unique, special and talented individual. As Pablo Picasso stated “Every child is an artist…” I believe that every child needs to be recognized and supported to grow. They need opportunities to discover and express themselves. I look forward to all the collaborative learning and fun educational opportunities that await us! I enjoy working with parents to help foster students' academic, emotional, and spiritual growth. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me by email, npaunovski@deerlakeschool.ca.
Grade 3
Hello, my name is Mrs. Cassandra Cautivar and I teach Grade 3. With your support at home, I believe we can make this year a memorable and fulfilling one for each student. I’m looking forward to meeting you as we chat about the progress of your child throughout the year! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns at ccautivar@deerlakeschool.ca. You may also contact me at the school at 604-434-5844 ext 104.
Grade 4
Welcome to Grade 4! I'm Mrs. Karri Turner and we are very excited and looking forward to a great adventure in learning together! Collaboration between school and home is paramount to your child's success this year. Let's work as a team to support and guide your child to become their best self. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at kturner@deerlakeschool.ca
Grade 5
Welcome to Grade 5. My Name is Mr. Chris Gordon and I am the grade 5 homeroom teacher this year. I am excited about sharing this educational journey with your student. We will be using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to guide your child in developing good leadership skills. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be part of your child’s education this year! For a class schedule and other important announcements please email me at cgordon@deerlakeschool.ca.
Music K-5
My name is Mrs. Debbie Silva and I love teaching music to students of every age, but it is especially fun to enjoy music with K-5! You can contact me at dsilva@deerlakeschool.ca.
Grade 6
Welcome to Mrs. Rachel Rusk's class! I am the Grade 6 homeroom teacher and I am so excited to get to know my new students and their families! I look forward to all the collaborative learning and fun educational opportunities that await us! I enjoy working with parents to help foster students' academic, emotional, and spiritual growth. Please feel free to communicate with me by emailing me at rrusk@deerlakeschool.ca.
Grade 7
Welcome to Grade 7. My name is Mrs. Tara Emmons, I am the Grade 7 homeroom teacher. Our classroom theme is THE GIFT CHOICE. There is great power and responsibility in choice and we will be exploring how choice can grow us and help us become the person we were designed to be. The best way to contact me is by email, temmons@deerlakeschool.ca.
Chaplain
My name is Moses Haynes, and I have the privilege of serving as the school chaplain for all students, Kindergarten to Grade 12.
H i g h S c h o o l
2022-2023 High School Course Descriptions
Mr. Marc Andrade: Grade 9
Mr. Byron Emmons: Band 6-9; PE 6; Careers 8; Socials 8; Composition & Production 12
Mr. Esmon Emmons: PE/Health 8,9; Bible 11; Active Living 11/12; Auto Mechanics 11/12; Woodworking 11/12
Mrs. Dawn Jakovac: Secondary Vice Principal; Academic Advisor; French 10-11; Social Justice 12; History 12; Career Life Connections 12
Mrs. Loretta Knopp: Language Arts 10-12; Socials 10; Foods 11; Bible 12
Mr. Lester Lorenson: Grade 8 Homeroom; French 8, 9; STEM/AD 8; English 8; Bible 8; Physics 11; Chemistry 12
Mr. Phil Martin: Secondary Sciences; Bible 10
Mrs. Molly Ryden: Math 9-12; PE 10; Career Education 10
Mrs. Debbie Silva: Music K-5; Art 8; Visual Arts 11/12; Reading Specialist
Mr. Basil Williams: Workplace Math 10; Foundations of Math 11; Media 11