Westridge Elementary

About

Westridge Elementary is located at 510 Duncan Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4L9. The school’s website shares regular updates and links for families, including registration information, newsletters, library resources, and school/district policies.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students build English skills for success in Canadian schools; new students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive support at their school. The sources provided do not state Westridge Elementary’s language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at the school.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9037

Email: jenny.wong@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Jenny Wong

Education Languages

District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students build English skills for success in Canadian schools; new students’ English skills may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive support at their school. The sources provided do not state Westridge Elementary’s language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at the school.

Programs and Services

Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Burnaby School District provides English Language Learning supports to help students improve English communication and acquire the English needed to make academic progress. New-to-district students may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate support at their school. Student support / Learning Support Services (special education and inclusive supports) The district’s Learning Support Services team works with schools and families to build supportive, inclusive communities and to support students with exceptional learning needs. Services described include support for IEP development, school psychology, speech-language pathology, support for deaf/hard of hearing students, support for visually impaired students, and consultation/collaboration with school teams. Library / Learning resources Burnaby School District reports that all schools have strong library programs that support literacy and the K–12 curriculum, with access to print and digital resources (including online catalogues and World Book Online access through the school).

School Culture and Expectations

Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct states that positive conduct is a shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and personal space, and modeling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code also emphasizes compliance with the BC Human Rights Code and prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behaviour. The district also outlines expectations for student personal digital devices (including being stored and out of sight during the elementary school day, with limited exceptions).

Enrollment

The Westridge Elementary website includes a “Registration” section and posts news items about Kindergarten registration; details are not included in the provided source text.