Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

About

École Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School is located at 1714 Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 2S7. The school serves just over 350 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and offers programs in both English and Early French Immersion. The school emphasizes student-centred, engaging learning and describes its environment as safe and welcoming, with a focus on supporting every child’s readiness to learn each day.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (New Westminster)

Education language: The school offers instruction in English and Early French Immersion. The school also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills and knowledge needed for success in Canadian schools and society.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 517-6070

Email: jrichter@sd40.bc.ca

Principal: Jen Richter

Education Languages

The school offers instruction in English and Early French Immersion. The school also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills and knowledge needed for success in Canadian schools and society.

Programs and Services

Early French Immersion / Programs of Choice Early French Immersion is offered at École Lord Tweedsmuir. The district notes that access to programs of choice is by application and that there are annual parent information nights. Indigenous Education The school’s Indigenous Education program supports the academic and social success of Aboriginal students and provides cultural experiences for students. The school has an Aboriginal Support Worker who supports Aboriginal learners and shares Aboriginal culture in the school. Early Learning (pre-K) The school offers Ready, Set, Learn (introducing four-year-olds to school) and Getting Ready for Kindergarten (tips to help families prepare for Kindergarten). It also offers a French Story Time Family Evening (“Bonjour – Bonne Nuit”). Student support / inclusive education The school describes itself as inclusive, with a continuum of services supported by school-based and district-based staff. Supports include an English Language Learners (ELL) program and the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program for eligible newcomers (including immigrants and refugees). Social-emotional learning The “Zone Room” helps students identify how they are feeling and learn coping strategies. Enrichment / hands-on learning Highlights mentioned by the school include Salmonids in Schools (Salmonids in the Classroom) and a school garden project.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct is intended to maintain a safe, respectful, and enthusiastic learning community and to clarify shared values, beliefs, obligations, and responsibilities at school and while traveling to and from school. The school states it promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code, respecting the rights of all individuals. The school also follows Ministry of Education guidelines for Safe, Caring, and Orderly Schools, aiming for clear expectations of acceptable behaviour and a community where members feel they belong.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

A crossing guard is provided at Eighth Avenue and 17th Street, as well as behind the school on Hamilton Street, and students are expected to follow their direction. Families are asked to use crosswalks, follow the lower speed zone, and obey parking signage at the front of the school; parents are also asked not to park or drop off students in the staff parking lot at the back of the school. The school encourages safe walking practices and provides guidance for planning a safe route to school. Visitors are asked to call ahead to make an appointment and must sign in at the office and wear a visitor tag while on site.

Enrollment

To determine your catchment school, the school directs families to use the district School Locator tool (using your home address).