David Oppenheimer Elementary

About

David Oppenheimer Elementary is located at 2421 Scarboro Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 2L5. The school serves families in the River District and surrounding Fraserview areas, and describes a diverse K–7 community focused on academic achievement and community involvement, with strong parental involvement and access to outdoor learning next to Bobolink Park.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 713-4570

Email: sburke@vsb.bc.ca

Principal: Shannon Burke

Programs and Services

"Music / Band" Oppenheimer highlights an extensive music/band program as a school strength. "Athletics and extracurricular sports" The school notes that athletics teachers offer after-school sports experiences for a variety of grade levels. "Student support / special education" The school qualifies as an Enhanced Services School and notes added resources such as a Literacy Enhancement teacher and a Community Schools Team (CST) Youth and Family Worker to support students and families (including attendance, food security, and social-emotional well-being). It also notes access to the VSB Food for Schools free lunch program. "Meal programs" The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) organizes a hot lunch program for students through Munch-a-Lunch. "Before- and after-school care" The school lists the Sparetime before and after school program, and the David Thompson after school program.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct is summarized by the acronym “Orcas: Respect, Caring and Safe.” The school also emphasizes providing a safe and orderly learning environment and a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

Enrollment

The school reports a current enrollment of 425 students (Kindergarten to Grade 7).