Lord Kelvin Elementary

About

Lord Kelvin Elementary is located at 1010 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 2M9. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 5 students in the heart of New Westminster and describes itself as a vibrant, diverse place of learning that celebrates rich cultural diversity. Lord Kelvin emphasizes collaboration with families, community partners, and school staff to support students and offer an array of programs for families. The school’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment that empowers students to become confident, responsible, life-long learners.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (New Westminster)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 517-6060

Email: jscorda@sd40.bc.ca

Principal: Ken Millard

Programs and Services

Student support / inclusive education The school learning plan describes a strong focus on inclusive education practices and aligning supports for all learners. Supports mentioned include Education Assistants and access to district staff such as Speech and Language, a Behaviour Specialist, a Numeracy Facilitator, and a School Psychologist. The school also references structured School Based Team practices, targeted interventions, and developing alternative learning environments (e.g., sensory spaces, targeted learning spaces). Library / literacy supports The school highlights investment in many new library books and notes student excitement about checking them out. Technology for learning Lord Kelvin highlights using class sets of Chromebooks as a learning tool. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Intramural sports Assemblies / celebrations The school learning plan notes monthly Celebrations of Learning Assemblies (COLAs) to highlight learning across classrooms and showcase accommodations. Math and literacy/numeracy approaches The school learning plan references school-wide math programming (Math Minds/Jump Math), plus Boxcar literacy and numeracy instruction and TAPS.

School Culture and Expectations

Lord Kelvin states its mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and respectful learning environment that empowers students to become confident and responsible life-long learners. The school Code of Conduct emphasizes communicating to understand others’ points of view and engaging in self-reflection. The school’s expectations are summarized as being Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible, with a focus on belonging and a positive school culture. The school also follows Ministry of Education guidance for “Safe, Caring, and Orderly Schools.”

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides a street map link and a Safe Walking Route link to help families get to and from Lord Kelvin. The site also describes coordinated emergency planning with local support and emergency personnel, and notes the school regularly practices fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills. (No drop-off/pick-up or parking details were provided in the available sources.)