Bert Ambrose Elementary

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Bert Ambrose Elementary is a K-6 school located in the northeast corner of Fort St. John, in a picturesque setting, surrounded by a beautiful park and an outdoor skating rink. Our elementary school serves both an urban and rural community with a student population of 340 students, 9% of whom are First Nations students. Our school has a staffing compliment of fourteen divisions, 18 teachers and 9 s

upport workers as well a principal, vice principal, a reading intervention teacher and a part time librarian. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services such as counseling and special education from our supportive District Staff. Our Mission at Bert Ambrose Elementary is: “Children, Teachers, and Parents creating a Learning Partnership!”

Our school is a child centered school, we focus on the principles of learning with a very collaborative staff. We have an active Parent Advisory Committee and a very supportive parent community. This year our school will be focusing on three major goals, which are as follows:

1.) To improve Social Responsibility:

“Solving Problems in Peaceful Ways”, in a Safe Secure Environment!

2.) To improve Literacy:

“Reading Ability and Comprehension, Schoolwide!”

3.) To improve Critical Thinking Skills,” students ability to analyze critically, solve problems, and make decisions in the key curricular areas. SD60 Peace River North and Bert Ambrose Elementary are pleased to allow commenting on our Facebook posts which are mostly auto-generated from our website at http://www.ambrose.prn.bc.ca/ . We appreciate comments and questions which are respectful of all of our learning community members. We'd ask that you not use commenting or recommendations to discuss specific incidents with students/staff as it is public. You can private message us and we will forward it along to be addressed by the appropriate staff. We will also attempt to answer any questions to the best of our ability as quickly as possible. This page is managed by
-Dave Ritchie, Principal, Bert Ambrose Elementary
-Jarrod Bell, District Principal, School District 60

Bert Ambrose Summer Information - Bert Ambrose Elementary

06/24/2026

Bert Ambrose Summer Information published at https://ambrose.prn.bc.ca/bert-ambrose-summer-information/

Bert Ambrose Summer Information - Bert Ambrose Elementary Hello, Thank you for a wonderful school year! Please note that the school will be closed from Monday, June 29th until Monday, August 31st. We will warmly welcome Grades 1-6 students back to school on Tuesday,

06/12/2026

Bert Ambrose Community - we are still looking for our Kindergartens!
Please spread the word!

There are a handful of days left to register before summer break. One kindergarten registration can make a big difference for school organization. If your child was born in 2021 and you haven't registered for Kindergarten please contact your local school right away! Learn more on our website https://www.prn.bc.ca/register-for-school/.

06/02/2026

Way to go, Gators!

A big thank you to Bert Ambrose Elementary PAC for their generous 453 food item & 54 Hygiene Item donation! We’re grateful for the students, staff, and families who came together to support our community. As the 3rd school to answer the challenge started by Baldonnel Elementary, your efforts are helping make a real difference. Thank you for your kindness and community spirit! 💙

05/27/2026

Thank you, Bert Ambrose Elementary PAC and volunteers for the amazing staff lunch today! We all really appreciated it!

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05/26/2026

Our Carnival raffle winners, Brooklyn and Bowden, were our Principals this afternoon! They visited classes, made sure students were learning, and helped with announcements. Way to go, Brooklyn and Bowden!

05/06/2026

All extras have been SOLD!

Thank you all again for your support!

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05/05/2026

We're starting every morning with a five minute walk or run to get our bodies moving! Look at that blue sky!

05/02/2026

I’d like to give a huge, heartfelt thank you to the Bert Ambrose Elementary PAC for their outstanding work on the carnival tonight!
It was an out of this world event for our families, and we appreciate all of your support!

04/30/2026

The Gators would like to give a giant thank you to GFL Environmental for their wonderful donation of Smile Cookies to the students and staff in support of the Fort St John Hospital Foundation!

04/23/2026

Today is the last day to get your orders in! Place your order before noon!

Don’t miss out! Place your order online: https://bertambroseelementary.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

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+12507852321

Website

http://www.ambrose.prn.bc.ca/

Address

9616 115 Avenue
Fort Saint John, BC
V1J2Y1

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