Welcome to Rutherford Elementary

NLPS is excited to welcome all of the new students and their families who will be part of the Rutherford Elementary community. Whether you are starting Kindergarten, or Grade 7, we can’t wait to see you and welcome you to our inclusive and supportive community.

Rutherford is in north Nanaimo. The school has 275 students in 11 divisions and two specialized learning environments.

• varied demographic at Rock City (socio-economic)
• teachers observe a variety of cultural celebrations over the course of the year.
• strong school community, working to develop relationships and create connection between home/school.

The unique, positive characteristics that we celebrate in our school/community

• strong staff (supportive, connected, committed, caring and responsive to the needs of parents/students)
• staff/students share a lot of fun, laughter.
• staff feels supported and appreciated
• collaboration amongst staff (grade groupings, teachers supporting teachers)
• meet students where they are (differentiation in the classroom, boys/girls groups, weekly Liaison officer visits, admin coaching students, wrap around students/families when needed, taking time to understand the whole child and their current/past reality)