Salmon Arm Urban, Salmon Arm Rural, Carlin, and Sorrento Catchment Details
Secondary Catchment Details are available here
Cross Boundary Information
If you wish to register your child in a school outside of your catchment area, please complete either the elementary/middle cross boundary form or the secondary school cross boundary form and submit it to your catchment area school. A request for transfer is considered based on the availability of space, facilities, and resources at the receiving school. Most decisions will be confirmed during the first week of September.
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten? Are you new to K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw School District No. 83 and wondering how to register your child? Welcome! Learn more about how to find your school and register for the school year, below.
Documentation to be Presented at Time of Registration
In order to meet Ministry of Education requirements, the school district must have documentation for all students entering K-12.
Documentation includes ( complete documentation requirements available here ):
- Appropriate proof of citizenship or status in Canada for both students and parents, and appropriate proof of age for students. Examples are an original birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, immigration or refugee documentation
- Guardianship or any legal document that names your child (ie custody agreement) – (if required)
- Appropriate proof of residence
- Most recent report card from previous school, if available
Students entering Kindergarten: Please also provide your child’s BC Services Card, along with medical and emergency contact information.
Find Your Catchment School
Registration for your neighbourhood school is based on catchment boundaries. If you are unsure where to register, enter your physical address in the School Locator tool. If you require support, please call the Operations Department at (250) 832-9415.
School Bus Transportation
To confirm if your address is serviced by a school bus, please contact the Transportation Department at (250) 832-9415. All students who will be riding the school bus must register with the Transportation Department.
Kindergarten Registration (including Early Immersion & Outdoor Learning)
In B.C. children can start kindergarten in September of the year they turn five years old. SD83 opens kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year on the third Wednesday of January (for example starting on January 14, 2026 you can register your child for kindergarten for September 2026). This early date allows for more equitable access and better planning. To register please call the school your child will be registering at and make an appointment.
All Kindergarten registrations completed on that date in January are treated as “equal”, so there is no need for line-ups on that day. Registrations received after that date, will be date/time stamped and treated on a first come, first served basis. This information will be used to determine placement IF catchment area schools or programs are full. Students with siblings already registered in a Program of Choice (French Immersion or Outdoor Learning) will be given priority if there is limited space.
Online Registration Option
An online registration option is available for parents registering their child in school. To access this online tool, please contact your catchment area school. They will provide you with a link and information about registering, including a Help Desk phone number for any assistance you may need.
French Immersion Registration
If you are interested in registering your child for Early French Immersion (Kindergarten & Grade 1), come to Bastion January 14 as of 9 a.m to register. There will be an information session about Early French Immersion January 13 for parents at Bastion Elementary, 5 – 6 p.m.
If you are interested in registering your Grade 5 child for Late French Immersion (going into Grade 6 in September 2026), there will be an information and sign up session in March. More information to come.
If you have any questions, please contact Rita Tedesco at (250) 832-3741.
Outdoor Learning Program at South Canoe Registration
If you are interested in registering your child for the Outdoor Learning Program, please contact the school at (250) 832-3122.
Registration September through June
Families new to SD83 can register their child(ren) at their neighbourhood school. To locate the school in your area, please use the School Locator tool within the Find Your Catchment School section.
If you wish to register your child in a school outside of your catchment area, please complete either the elementary/middle cross boundary form or the secondary school cross boundary form and submit it to your catchment area school. A request for transfer is considered based on the availability of space, facilities, and resources at the receiving school. Most decisions will be confirmed during the first week of September.
If you have any questions please call the District office at (250) 832-2157.