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Auguston Traditional Elementary
About
Auguston Traditional Elementary is located at 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2Z6. The school’s website is designed to keep parents and students up to date and to provide a snapshot for families interested in applying. The school community shares pride in the choices they make to support student success and includes a land acknowledgement recognizing the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: Early French Immersion is offered in the Abbotsford School District, with students learning in both French and English over time; the district provides information sessions and a lottery process for entry. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum specifically at Auguston Traditional Elementary, and they do not describe ELL/services for English learners.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 557-0422
Email: kris.sward@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Kris Sward
Education Languages
Early French Immersion is offered in the Abbotsford School District, with students learning in both French and English over time; the district provides information sessions and a lottery process for entry. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum specifically at Auguston Traditional Elementary, and they do not describe ELL/services for English learners.
Programs and Services
Academic program / curriculum Auguston Traditional follows learning outcomes from the B.C. Ministry of Education prescribed curriculum (Integrated Resource Packages/IRPs), which outline what students are expected to know and do at each grade level. Technology Classrooms use Smartboards or television screens to project work and support learning. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and special events Auguston Traditional offers school-wide events and enrichment such as a Spring Fun Fair, Remembrance Day Assembly, Christmas Concert, Sports Day, ArtStarts theatre/dance/musical performances, and school spirit “No Uni” days (for example: Jersey Day, Costume Day, Pajama Day, and Valentine’s themed days). The school also lists a Chess Club and Grade 5 graduation/farewell and year-end recognition events. Student support / learning support The sources reference district Learning Support Services (shared through a DPAC parent series event) that explain learning supports available across schools and how families can access them; school-specific services at Auguston are not described in the provided text.
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Skittle ball
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Lacrosse (special event)
School Culture and Expectations
The school describes a focus on keeping families informed and being proud of the choices the community makes to support students’ chances to succeed. The site also includes a land acknowledgement that recognizes the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation as original caretakers and affirms respect for Indigenous Nations’ longstanding relationships to the land.
Enrollment
The school website notes it provides a snapshot for families interested in applying for a place in the school, but specific enrollment steps are not included in the provided sources. For Early French Immersion (district program), families are directed to the district’s French Immersion information and lottery link process.
Location
Site: auguston.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 557-0422
Address: 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2Z6
Auguston Traditional Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Auguston Traditional Elementary
46.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 47
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.04
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.93
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
86.13
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 36 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 46, numeracy is 47, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 46, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
67.12
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.06
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 77, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 67.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.87
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 6 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.39
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.10
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 7 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.