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Ecole Qayqayt Elementary
About
École Qayqayt Elementary is located at 85 Merivale St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0G2 in New Westminster’s downtown neighbourhood. It is a K–5 dual-track school offering both English and Early French Immersion, and it opened in Fall 2014. The school is named after the Qayqayt First Nation (“Resting Place”), on whose land the school sits, and it emphasizes a caring and compassionate learning environment. The school describes a diverse student population, innovative and committed staff, and a dedicated parent community working together so learners become caring, compassionate, inquisitive, engaged, and innovative citizens.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (New Westminster)
Education language: École Qayqayt is a dual-track school offering instruction in English and French through an Early French Immersion program alongside an English program. The school also offers support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills needed for success in Canadian schools and society.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 517-6050
Email: scameron@sd40.bc.ca
Principal: Suzanne Cameron
Education Languages
École Qayqayt is a dual-track school offering instruction in English and French through an Early French Immersion program alongside an English program. The school also offers support for English Language Learners (ELL) to help students develop the language skills needed for success in Canadian schools and society.
Programs and Services
Aboriginal Education The school offers an Aboriginal Education program that supports the academic and social success of Aboriginal students and provides cultural learning experiences. An Aboriginal Support Worker supports Aboriginal learners and shares Aboriginal culture in the school. Early Learning The school offers “Ready, Set, Learn” (introducing four-year-olds to school) and “Welcome to School” (suggestions for families to help children get ready for school). Student support / inclusive education The school describes itself as inclusive, with a continuum of services to support student learning through school-based and district-based staff. Services mentioned include English Language Learners (ELL) support and the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program for immigrants, refugees, and other eligible clients. Food program (FuelUp Lunch Program) The district partners with Simply Foods to offer an online lunch ordering program with affordable, nutritious options and accommodations for many dietary needs. Full and partial subsidies are available, and a portion of each meal supports subsidies for other students. Family and community partnerships The school states a commitment to building community partnerships that support the well-being of students and families. Programs of choice (district) New Westminster Schools offers Early and Late French Immersion and Montessori at some schools; access is by application and includes annual parent information nights.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a “caring and compassionate” learning environment and a vision of learners becoming caring and compassionate citizens. Its Code of Conduct aims to create a positive environment and develop individuals who feel “Capable, Connected” and able to “Contribute,” with shared responsibility for behaviour at school and while travelling to and from school. The school follows Ministry of Education “Safe, Caring, and Orderly Schools” guidelines to ensure students are free from harm, expectations for acceptable behaviour are clear, and all community members feel they belong.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Families are asked to help keep the school zone safe by leaving ample time to park, parking only in posted areas (not in laneways), using crosswalks, and considering parking farther away to reduce congestion. The school notes there is no supervision at the front of the school from 8:30–8:50 a.m. and no supervision on the grounds after 3:00 p.m.; students are expected to arrive between 8:45 and 8:50 a.m., and families are asked to pick up promptly at 3:00 p.m. All visitors must sign in at the office and wear identification (visitor tag) while on site.
Location
Ecole Qayqayt Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Qayqayt Elementary
43.65
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - well below the district average of 50, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
70.16
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.89
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.76
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 29 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 40, numeracy is 48, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 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 44, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
71.93
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.70
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.82
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 74, ahead by 2 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 72, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
48.31
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 4 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 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.38
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 12 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the province public school average of 77, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.46
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 59, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.42
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 5 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.