North Otter Elementary

About

North Otter Elementary is located at 5370 248 St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1A7. The school describes a strong foundation of community support and emphasizes working together with staff, students, and families to inspire academic excellence, build strong foundational skills, and nurture community-minded students of strong character.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 856-3355

Email: dwoelders@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Daniel Woelders

Programs and Services

Music / Band North Otter offers general music for K–3, recorder for Grades 4–5, and a band program for Grades 6–7. Students may also participate in an honours band that practices at D. W. Poppy Secondary, and bands perform at several concerts throughout the year. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education Langley School District student support services focus on safe, caring learning environments, including school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. District learning support services include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language services, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

• Basketball (Grades 6–7, numbers permitting)
• Volleyball (Grades 6–7, numbers permitting)
• Cross Country (Grades 4–7)

School Culture and Expectations

North Otter Elementary highlights working together with staff, students, and families, and building on a strong foundation of community support. The school states a focus on academic excellence, strong foundational skills, and nurturing community-minded students of strong character.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

School District transportation requires online registration and is based on eligibility (for elementary, living outside 3.2 km walk limits). Families with questions can email transportation@sd35.bc.ca, and the District notes eligibility can change if a student moves and that home addresses should be kept up to date in MyEDBC. Transportation information is also provided for riders with diverse abilities and international student program riders through district processes.

Enrollment

For district Programs of Choice (e.g., French Immersion, Fine Arts, Fundamental, Montessori, U-Connect, LEAP), entry is by application only through the district’s choice program registration process. Families are directed to the district program directory and the APOC website to check application status.