Colleen And Gordie Howe Middle School

About

Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School is located at 3174 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4N6. The school opened in September 2001 and is named after hockey hall-of-famer Gordie Howe and his wife, Colleen. The school says it is founded on exemplary middle school principles and that staff strive to support each student’s academic, physical, and social potential while helping them prepare for their future.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: The school offers a Late French Immersion Program opportunity referenced on its website (shared as an information night event).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 6-8

Phone: 604 859-8700

Email: shawn.davids@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Shawn Davids

Education Languages

The school offers a Late French Immersion Program opportunity referenced on its website (shared as an information night event).

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / counseling The school counseling program provides consulting, coordinating, counseling, and educational services for students and parents, and works with teachers and administrators. Supports include social-emotional learning and developmental support, crisis response, consultation for parents and staff, class presentations (e.g., anxiety and stress, relationships, study habits), and small groups (e.g., social skills, grief, conflict management, mental health and wellness). Indigenous education and support The school shares Indigenous Education enhancement goals focused on supporting Indigenous students’ potential, identity, belonging, equity, and access. The school lists Indigenous support staff (Indigenous Support Workers and Indigenous Success Teachers) available to support students. Restorative Action The school participates in a Restorative Action program delivered with the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association (ARJAA). The approach is described as respect-based and collaborative, focusing on harms, needs, obligations, and repairing what has gone wrong to build safer, healthier school communities. Explorations (hands-on electives) Explorations classes provide hands-on learning experiences in Digital Media Arts, Digital Literacy, Music, Woodwork, and Robotics, with students spending approximately eight weeks in each area.

• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Cross-country running
• Track & field

School Culture and Expectations

The school states that staff strive to support each student in achieving their academic, physical, and social potential. The student leadership program includes WEB (Where Everyone Belongs), pairing Grade 6 students with Grade 8 student leaders to support a smooth transition to middle school. The Restorative Action approach emphasizes respect, inclusion, collaboration, and repairing harm rather than punishment.