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.