Douglas Road Elementary

About

Douglas Road Elementary is located at 4861 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1L7. The school opened in 1928 and enrolls students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 in Central West Burnaby.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9011

Email: nadia.volpe@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Nadia Volpe

Programs and Services

Student support / wellbeing The school’s mission is to help students develop their knowledge, skills, abilities, and confidence in a safe, mutually respectful, and positive setting.

School Culture and Expectations

Douglas Road Elementary aligns with the Burnaby School District Code of Conduct, which is intended to maintain a safe, caring, and healthy learning environment. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and personal space, and modelling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The code also emphasizes compliance with the BC Human Rights Code and prohibits bullying, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, violence, and unsafe or illegal behaviour. Personal digital devices are expected to be stored out of sight during the elementary school day, with limited exceptions for learning or medical/accessibility needs.

Enrollment

Families register at the school in their designated attendance area or may apply to attend another Burnaby school or district program (space permitting). To establish eligibility, families must provide documentation for residency, guardianship, age, and citizenship; the school locator can help determine attendance area. The school’s registration page directs families to the district website for detailed registration guidance, including kindergarten, new-to-district students, transfers, newcomers to Canada, international students, and language program options.