Peterson Road Elementary

About

Peterson Road Elementary is located at 23422 47 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2S3. The school describes itself as a “hidden gem” with a long history of delivering quality education, offering a comprehensive program with a focus on academics and fine arts. The school highlights a goal of empowering each student to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 534-7904

Email: clambiepottersmith@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Christine Lambie Potter Smith

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on student health and safety and works with school teams to create safe, caring, and compassionate learning environments. District supports include school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Learning Support Services The District’s Learning Support Services aims to foster inclusive learning environments and provide equitable access to resources and supports. Services listed include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, supports for students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

School Culture and Expectations

Peterson Road Elementary emphasizes helping each student reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. At the district level, schools are expected to be safe and caring communities that promote mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, supported by trauma-informed practices. The district states its schools are inclusive of all students and families, and that expectations and consequences under the student code of conduct are developmentally appropriate and increase with grade level.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Langley School District transportation requires families to register for bussing (including eligible riders, courtesy riders, and riders with diverse abilities) using the district’s online process. Eligibility is based on home-to-school distance guidelines (elementary walk limit referenced as 3.2 km), and families are advised to keep their address up-to-date in MyEDBC by contacting the school office. Transportation questions can be directed to transportation@sd35.bc.ca.

Enrollment

For district Programs of Choice, entry is by application through the district’s choice program registration process (applications and timelines are managed by the district). Families are directed to the district’s Find a Program webpage and the APOC website to check application status.