Bernard Elementary

About

Bernard Elementary is located at 45465 Bernard Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1H5. The school describes itself as an urban, multicultural school focused on working with families and community to provide a safe, caring, and encouraging environment where students can reach their academic, social, emotional, and physical potential.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Chilliwack)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 795-7840

Email: brad_johnston@sd33.bc.ca

Principal: Brad Johnston

Programs and Services

StrongStart / YMCA / After-school care and clubs Bernard Elementary lists several school-connected programs, including StrongStart, YMCA, Afternoon Adventures Club, and a “2nd Day After School Program” (After School Activity Club) with limited enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis. Literacy support The school offers a Home Reading Program for Grades 2–5. Seasonal/extended learning The school lists a Summer Learning Program (2021).

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes cooperating with families and community members to provide a safe, caring, and encouraging environment. Bernard Elementary highlights supporting each student’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development, with the goal of helping students become life-long learners and contributing members of a changing society.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school encourages students to walk or ride to school due to morning and end-of-day traffic congestion. Supervision begins at 8:05 a.m., and students are expected to wait outside until the 8:20 entry bell; the school suggests students not arrive before 8:10 a.m. The school notes it cannot accommodate parent parking, and asks families to meet children outside at dismissal rather than inside the building. For early pick-ups, families should come to the office to sign students out; staff supervision continues until 2:40 p.m., after which parents/emergency contacts will be called for pick-up.

Enrollment

Registration is through SD33’s centralized electronic registration system (schools no longer accept paper forms). Families are directed to register online, providing a valid email address and uploading a birth certificate and proof of residency; questions can be directed to SD33 registration resources or ereg@sd33.bc.ca.