Gilpin Elementary

About

Gilpin Elementary is located at 5490 Eglinton St, Burnaby, BC V5G 2B2. The school shares updates and opportunities for students through its website news, including leadership-led kindness initiatives and Grade 7 legacy fundraising projects.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9014

Email: eva.young@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Eva Young

Programs and Services

"Student leadership / service" The school highlights “Gilpin Leadership” students creating a monthly Kindness Calendar with acts of kindness to be shared with families. Grade 7 students also lead legacy fundraising initiatives (e.g., “Cookies for Kenya” to help build a well in Kenya). "Fundraising / community initiatives" The school communicates schoolwide fundraising projects, including Grade 7’s “Cookies for Kenya” fundraiser supporting a well-building project.

School Culture and Expectations

Gilpin follows the Burnaby School District Code of Conduct, focused on maintaining a safe, caring, and healthy learning environment and shared responsibility among students, staff, and families. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and personal space, and modeling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The code prohibits bullying/harassment/discrimination/violence and expects compliance with the BC Human Rights Code; when possible, incidents are addressed through discussion, mediation, and restitution before consequences are applied.

Enrollment

The school posts registration information for kindergarten and new students in Grades 1–7 on its website (see the “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026” post and the Registration page link in the site menu).