Captain James Cook Elementary

About

Captain James Cook Elementary is located at 3340 54th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5S 1Z3. The school describes a community grounded in the shared commitment to “Take care of ourselves, take care of others and take care of this place,” while working toward reconciliation on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The school highlights decolonizing practices, literacy growth, and student participation and leadership across the school community.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 713-4828

Email: gkong@vsb.bc.ca

Principal: Gowa Kong

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Cook Elementary describes a range of supports for students with diverse needs, including resource teachers and student support workers. The school also receives Community School Team (CST) Enhanced Services, including a full-time Youth & Family Worker and after-school programming support. The school also notes food security supports such as a Weekly Grocery program and Lunch Program. Literacy support The school highlights a focus on literacy and notes supports including a District Literacy Teacher, one-to-one readers, the Early Intervention Model, and Reading Recovery programming. Early years family program Cook Elementary has a StrongStart Centre for families with children ages 0–5 that operates daily every morning at the school. Arts and enrichment The school notes additional programs such as Arts Umbrella, plus clubs and activities like art-focused offerings (e.g., Art Club and Arts & Crafts). Athletics and extracurricular sports

• Basketball
• Cross-country
• Volleyball
• Track and field

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of this place,” with the goal of maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment and helping students become responsible global citizens who recognize the uniqueness of self and others. The code states that racism and discrimination will not be tolerated, and that students must not discriminate based on protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code (including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and disability). The school also notes restorative approaches to discipline where possible, rising expectations as students mature, and guidelines limiting student use of portable electronic devices to staff-approved times.