Sunnyside Elementary

About

Sunnyside Elementary is located at 2828 159 St, Surrey, BC V3S 0E5. The school highlights its school planning and student learning planning process, focusing on understanding learners, using evidence, and developing inquiry questions to guide school improvement.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Surrey)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 531-4826

Email: sunnysidel@surreyschools.ca

Principal: Brandi Scott

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Surrey Schools’ Student Support team works with school teams, parents, and community partners to provide inclusive, equitable, and meaningful learning experiences for students, including those with exceptional learning needs. Supports span early learning through Grade 12 and include help coordinating specialized supports, educational planning, and providing resources and professional learning for staff. Clubs / Sports / Extra-Curricular Sunnyside students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based activities and events such as meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools. The school notes appreciation for support from coaches, teachers, volunteers, parents, and drivers.

School Culture and Expectations

The Surrey School District’s Student Support approach emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and caring learning communities, with a stated belief in embracing diversity and supporting meaningful educational experiences for all students. Sunnyside’s school planning materials describe an inquiry-based approach that starts by understanding what the school knows about its learners and using evidence to inform improvement goals.

Enrollment

Sunnyside directs families to school registration information (Admissions page). The district notes that registration is completed online and provides guidance for families who are new to Surrey/White Rock or unsure of their catchment school; the district also shares information about applying to district Programs of Choice through an online kindergarten lottery process (separate from catchment registration).