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F W Howay Elementary
About
F.W. Howay Elementary School is located at 91 Courtney Crescent, New Westminster, BC V3L 4M1. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 5 students and describes itself as a small community school at the heart of the neighbourhood (opened in 1961). It emphasizes best practices in reading, writing, and numeracy, along with a deep empathetic response to students. The school’s goal is a safe, kind, responsible, and respectful learning environment where everyone feels welcome and accepted.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (New Westminster)
Education language: The school offers support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills needed for success in Canadian schools and society. The district also offers Early and Late French Immersion (by application) at some schools, though this page does not state that French Immersion is offered specifically at F.W. Howay.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 517-6020
Email: nyoung@sd40.bc.ca
Principal: Nadia Young
Education Languages
The school offers support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills needed for success in Canadian schools and society. The district also offers Early and Late French Immersion (by application) at some schools, though this page does not state that French Immersion is offered specifically at F.W. Howay.
Programs and Services
Indigenous Education The school offers an Indigenous Education program that supports the academic and social success of Indigenous students and provides cultural experiences for students. An Indigenous Support Worker supports Indigenous learners and shares Indigenous culture in the school. Early Learning The school offers Ready, Set, Learn for four-year-olds and Welcome to Kindergarten, which shares suggestions to help families prepare children for Kindergarten. Student support / inclusive education / newcomer support The school strives to be inclusive, with a continuum of services to support student learning through school-based and district-based staff. Services noted include English Language Learners (ELL) support and the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Program for immigrants, refugees, and other eligible clients. Family and community partnerships The school aims to build community partnerships to offer programs and services that promote student and family well-being. Library The school highlights its library as a student resource (books, computers, and more).
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct focuses on creating a culture of safety, kindness, responsibility, and respect, with values such as honesty, integrity, acceptance, and tolerance. The code references alignment with the BC Human Rights Code and states the school prohibits discrimination on protected grounds. The school emphasizes restorative (rather than punitive) responses where possible. The school also restricts student use of personal digital devices during the school day (“bell-to-bell”), with exceptions when needed for inclusion and documented through an IEP/LSP or health/medical need.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school encourages active transportation (walking and biking) to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety, and notes that bike racks are available at the main entrance. Families are asked to use crosswalks, avoid blocking driveways/crosswalks, and note there is no parking or stopping in the city laneway behind the school. Parking lots are for staff use only from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and families are asked not to use the school lot for drop-off/pick-up during those hours. Parent/visitor parking is directed to Cumberland Street and Courtney Crescent; families are also asked not to use the Lutheran Church parking lot behind the school. The school notes supervision is not provided after the dismissal bell.
Enrollment
For catchment information, the school directs families to contact the Central Registration Department for district-wide catchment details.
Location
F W Howay Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of F W Howay Elementary
51.23
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 51 - in line with the district average of 50, within 1 point.
Literacy: 50
Numeracy: 53
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.59
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
80.15
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.53
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 50, numeracy is 53, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 28 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 53, while literacy is lowest at 50.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 34 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 51, student commitment to learning is 66, critical thinking is 80, and college and career readiness is 74.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 51.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
82.35
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
64.08
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the province public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.88
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 82, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 82, while Health is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2022/2023.
Resources
43.20
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 9 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 43.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
86.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
56.99
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 86 and Safety is 57.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 57.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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