Green Timbers Elementary

About

Green Timbers Elementary is located at 8824 144 St, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z7. It is a Surrey School District (#36) K–7 school that shares its annual school planning and learning goals with families, including a current focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Surrey)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 588-5961

Email: greentimbers@surreyschools.ca

Principal: Derek Lam

Programs and Services

**Choice programs (district programs of choice / lottery)** Surrey Schools offers several district-wide “Programs of Choice” that families can apply to through an online kindergarten lottery (with the direction to first register at the local catchment school). District lottery programs listed include Early French Immersion, East Kensington Outdoor Learning (EKOLogy), Intensive Fine Arts, Montessori, Traditional, and Xw’epiteng (Land-Based Learning Program). **Clubs, sports & extra-curricular** Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities throughout the school year, including school-based sports and events such as meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools (transportation supported by volunteers/parents is acknowledged on the school site). **Student support / special education and other services** The school’s “Programs and Clubs Offered” page links families to district/school resources including Aboriginal Programs, Safe Schools, Online & Distance Learning (SAIL), Surrey Schools One, Tutoring, Summer Learning, and Special Needs Support.

School Culture and Expectations

Green Timbers’ school planning materials describe a current focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of the school’s Student Learning Plan. The school also highlights the district’s school planning as an inquiry process that starts with understanding learners and using evidence to guide learning goals.

Enrollment

Families are directed to register online for kindergarten and other school registration needs through Surrey Schools. For kindergarten entry, families are instructed to register at their local catchment school first, and (if interested) apply separately through the district’s online lottery for Programs of Choice; required documents and “find your school” tools are linked from the district registration information.