Edith Cavell Elementary

About

Edith Cavell Elementary is located at 500 20th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1X7 in Vancouver’s Douglas Park neighbourhood. The school serves around 330 Kindergarten to Grade 7 students and emphasizes a caring community culture guided by its motto, “Cavell Cares: Take care of yourself; Take care of others; Take care of this place.” The school highlights enriched learning, experiential opportunities, and a commitment to the First Peoples Principles of Learning.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vancouver)

Education language: Edith Cavell’s core program is delivered in English. Students who are learning English are integrated into the regular program and supported by classroom and resource teaching staff.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 713-4932

Email: agreenhalg@vsb.bc.ca

Principal: Andrea Greenhalgh

Education Languages

Edith Cavell’s core program is delivered in English. Students who are learning English are integrated into the regular program and supported by classroom and resource teaching staff.

Programs and Services

Meal programs / Hot lunch fundraising The PAC runs several hot lunch fundraising programs, including Pizza Fridays (monthly), Subway Fridays (monthly), and Foodie Kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Music The school notes that students learn a lot about music and highlights a “musical instrument selection.” Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / English language learning (ELL) Students learning English are integrated into regular classrooms and receive support from classroom and resource teaching staff.

• Cross country
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Ultimate
• Soccer
• Track and field
• Intramurals
• Kilometre club

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s motto—“Cavell Cares”—sets expectations for looking after oneself, others, and the school community. The mission focuses on enriched learning in a supportive environment, personal success, social responsibility, respect for self and others, and building lifelong learning skills. The school also states it celebrates diversity, supports inclusion and fair play (including older students assisting younger students), and is committed to implementing the First Peoples Principles of Learning. A school Code of Conduct is posted on the website.