Coghlan Fundamental Elementary

About

Coghlan Fundamental Elementary is located at 4452 256th St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J3. The school describes itself as a “school of choice” offering a small-school environment in a rural setting, and emphasizes being “a place of learning, a place of belonging.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 856-8539

Email: ilam@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Isabella Lam

Programs and Services

"Athletics and extracurricular sports" "Physical Education / Daily Physical Activity" Students receive B.C. curriculum Physical Education classes during the week and participate in Daily Physical Activity each morning. With PAC support, the school sometimes brings in guest instructors for activities such as curling and dance, and uses large play fields and a forested area for outdoor games. "Student support / special education (district services)" Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on safe, caring school environments and provides supports such as mental health support, student intervention, emergency preparedness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The district’s Learning Support Services include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

• Volleyball (Grades 6–7; fall)
• Basketball (Grades 6–7; winter)
• Track and field (Grades 4–7; spring; opportunity to qualify for the district meet)

School Culture and Expectations

Coghlan Fundamental Elementary’s mission is to provide a secure, positive, and meaningful learning environment where students reach their intellectual and social potential. The school emphasizes academic achievement and individual responsibility, a structured approach to learning and behaviour, and a culture of respect, honesty, and integrity, with “parents as partners.” District-wide, Langley schools emphasize safe and caring environments grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, and describe schools as inclusive of all students and families. The district also provides student code of conduct expectations and dress guidelines to support a respectful learning environment.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

For school bus service, Langley School District provides an online transportation registration process and guidance for determining whether a student is an Eligible Rider or Courtesy Rider (including walk-limit distance information). Families can email transportation@sd35.bc.ca for help, and the district notes that transportation eligibility may change if a family moves and should be kept up-to-date in MyEDBC. The district also outlines transportation processes for riders with diverse abilities (who may qualify under policy) and for International Student Program riders (who register via their homestay coordinator).

Enrollment

Coghlan Fundamental Elementary is listed by Langley School District as a “Fundamental” Program of Choice with Kindergarten entry, and entry is by application. The district directs families to its Choice Program registration information and related rules/regulations, and notes that transportation is not provided for students attending Choice programs (per District Policy 18).