About Us
Welcome to Merritt Bench Elementary School! We are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Nlaka'pamux and Syilx peoples. Merritt Bench is home to about 150 students who learn, grow, and play together in a caring school community.
At Merritt Bench Elementary School, students, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and caring community. We respect ourselves and others, support one another in learning, and strive to do our best every day.
A Few Reminders that help us in the office:
- Please make sure that you call the SAFE Arrival when your child is going to be absent
- Call 1-844-434-8117 OR;
- Visit go.schoolmessenger.ca OR;
- Download and use the Schoolmessenger APP
- Please update us when contact information changes
- Should you have a message for your child regarding pick-up time - please call the office prior to 1:30pm.
- As students are dismissed at the outside doors, we ask that parents please wait outside to avoid hallway congestion.
- Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a meeting with your child's teacher.
A Letter from the Principal
Principal’s Message
Welcome to the 2025/2026 school year at Merritt Bench Elementary School. We are a small but vibrant school community of about 150 students, where we work to ensure that every child is known, valued, and supported.
At our school, we believe in creating an inclusive and safe environment where all students feel they belong. We recognize and respect the diversity of our learners and aim to celebrate their unique strengths, support their challenges and honour the variety of backgrounds, experiences and stories they hold.
Our staff are committed to providing engaging learning experiences that educate the whole child, addressing academic growth as well as social/emotional, and physical development. We also place strong emphasis on social responsibility, helping students develop the values and skills they need to become thoughtful, caring and active citizens.
As we begin this year together, please take some time to review our school handbook and code of conduct with the children in your care. It contains important information to help us work together to ensure a positive and successful school year for everyone.
We look forward to a wonderful year ahead, filled with learning, growth and community.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Daniella Bennie,
Principal
Enhancing Learning Plan
To view our School's Enhancing Learning Plan, please CLICK HERE.