Godson Elementary

About

Godson Elementary is located at 33130 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1T6. The school’s mission is to inspire students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to participate in a changing society by creating a safe and challenging learning environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: The sources provided do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Godson Elementary, and they do not describe a school-based immersion or bilingual program at this school. The district site information included on this website references Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) as Abbotsford School District programs, but the sources do not confirm that these programs are offered at Godson Elementary.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 853-8374

Email: tyler.baruta@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Tyler Baruta

Education Languages

The sources provided do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Godson Elementary, and they do not describe a school-based immersion or bilingual program at this school. The district site information included on this website references Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) as Abbotsford School District programs, but the sources do not confirm that these programs are offered at Godson Elementary.

Programs and Services

StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart BC is a free, drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children, attended with a parent or caregiver. Childcare (before-and-after school) Godson Elementary offers the Seamless Day Childcare pilot program, with certified early childhood educators providing before-and-after school care and support in kindergarten classrooms. The program is offered to Godson students (noted for Kindergarten to Grade 2 and also stated as Kindergarten to Grade 5 in the source), with contact information provided on the school website. Student support / learning support The school website lists a district Parent Series session on “Learning Support in Our Schools,” describing learning supports available in schools across the district and guidance on accessing supports. Athletics and extracurricular sports - After School Sports Activities

School Culture and Expectations

Godson Elementary emphasizes a “safe and challenging learning environment” as part of its mission. The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation, and notes respect for Indigenous Nations as the original caretakers of the land.