Stride Avenue Community Elementary

About

Stride Avenue Community Elementary is located at 7014 Stride Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 1T4. The school describes a whole-child approach rooted in culture, learning, and community, guided by district, community school, school growth, and Indigenous education plans to support a culturally responsive learning environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9032

Email: kelly.chow@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Kelly Chow

Programs and Services

School Meal Program The Burnaby School District School Meal Program offers a nutritious lunch program for students, with ordering and payment through School Cash Online. Subsidized meals may be available for families facing food security challenges or financial hardship, supported by the Feeding Futures Fund (families are asked to contribute what they can). The program notes important allergy guidance, including that children with life-threatening food allergies should not participate. Community school services and family supports Stride shares information about community-connected supports such as StrongStart (0–5 years, mornings; pre-registration required), childcare/after-school programs, a breakfast club, an emergency food cupboard, and help accessing social services and local resources through the Community School Coordinator. Arts / enrichment The site lists a “Winter Concert” event for students (Divisions 1–6). Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school posts information about a parent information evening for children with disabilities or diverse abilities. The Community Services information also notes help for families accessing social services and community resources (including counseling, food supports, and other services) through school/community connections.

• MoreSports (Mondays and Wednesdays after school)
• After-school and lunchtime sports programs (via Burnaby Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services)

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes “Growing Together” and a whole-child approach shaped by culture, learning, and community, with attention to inclusive practices and Indigenous education grounded in First Peoples Principles of Learning. Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct expectations include promoting a safe and positive school climate, modeling courtesy/compassion/respect, and refraining from bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behavior. The Code of Conduct also outlines elementary expectations for personal digital devices to be stored away and out of sight during the school day, with exceptions for educational use or accessibility/medical needs under staff supervision.

Enrollment

The school directs families to complete an online preliminary registration for the upcoming school year via a “click here” link on the school website. The site also references district “Programs of Choice,” noting applications are program-specific and directing families to the district’s Programs of Choice information for details.