Devon Gardens Elementary

About

Devon Gardens Elementary is located at 8884 Russell Dr, Delta, BC V4C 4P8. The school offers an Early French Immersion program as a choice program within Delta School District, with instruction primarily in French in the early grades and increasing English instruction by Grade 7.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Delta)

Education language: Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion, a program for second-language learners where instruction is offered in French from Kindergarten to Grade 2. English Language Arts is gradually introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of their instruction in English. The French Immersion program parallels the regular English program in structure, content, and academic standards, with the goal of developing bilingualism in English and French.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 581-6185

Email: devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca

Principal: Elaine Greenhalgh

Education Languages

Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion, a program for second-language learners where instruction is offered in French from Kindergarten to Grade 2. English Language Arts is gradually introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of their instruction in English. The French Immersion program parallels the regular English program in structure, content, and academic standards, with the goal of developing bilingualism in English and French.

Programs and Services

French Immersion (Early) Devon Gardens offers Early French Immersion. In this program, K–2 instruction is in French, English Language Arts is introduced in Grade 3, and by Grade 7 students receive 20% of instruction in English. Student support / inclusive learning (district) Delta School District describes inclusion as valuing all learners as individuals, supported through accessible authentic learning experiences, targeted support, and meaningful opportunities for students to achieve their goals. The district provides an Inclusive Learning Caregiver Handbook and has an “Assessment of Risk to Others Protocol.”

School Culture and Expectations

Delta School District describes inclusion as a mindset that values all learners as individuals who contribute to a greater whole. The district’s approach emphasizes accessible, authentic learning experiences with targeted supports and meaningful opportunities so learners can achieve their goals, including graduating with purpose and options.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes that ample parking is not available and that pick-up and drop-off times can be congested. Families are encouraged to avoid congestion and consider getting extra steps in (walking part or all of the way) to help reduce traffic at arrival and dismissal.

Enrollment

For French Immersion, families must complete an online application through the Delta School District by the posted deadline and are expected to commit to staying in the program through Grade 12 if accepted. If applications exceed available space, the district uses stated priorities and may use a draw; successful applicants then register at the assigned French Immersion school and provide required documentation (e.g., proof of birth date, citizenship, residency, and Care Card/medical and emergency information). Devon Gardens also directs families to contact the district (gogerblack@deltaschools.ca) with application questions and to the district French Immersion information page.