Westwind Elementary

About

Westwind Elementary is located at 11371 Kingfisher Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 4Y6. The school highlights its “Westwind Wave” identity, with a logo that reflects the school’s proximity to the Fraser River and themes of growth, momentum, and ongoing teaching and learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Richmond)

Education language: District information notes that schools in Richmond School District offer English Language Learning (ELL) support for students, including international students. The provided sources do not describe Westwind Elementary’s specific language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 668-6497

Email: westwind@sd38.bc.ca

Principal: Susan Tse

Education Languages

District information notes that schools in Richmond School District offer English Language Learning (ELL) support for students, including international students. The provided sources do not describe Westwind Elementary’s specific language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.

Programs and Services

Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District’s International Education information states that district schools provide English Language Learning support. The sources provided do not list Westwind-specific learning support services or special education programming. Early learning (pre-K) The district offers StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children aged 0–5 attending with a parent/caregiver, led by ECE-trained facilitators. (The sources provided do not indicate that StrongStart operates at Westwind Elementary specifically.)

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students. Eligibility is based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and students with disabilities that prevent safe travel may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online through the district, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.