Holy Cross Elementary School

About

Holy Cross Elementary School is located at 1450 Delta Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 3G2. The school describes itself as a Catholic community centered on Christ, where the parish, teachers, and parents work together to create a joyful and challenging learning environment that supports each child’s intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, and spiritual growth.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Burnaby)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Holy Cross Elementary School identifies as a Catholic community, called by God to share in the mission of the Church, with Christ at the center. The school emphasizes faith formation and preparing students to be responsible and active members of the Church.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 299-3530

Email: pveltri@cisva.bc.ca

Principal: Peter Veltri

Religious Affiliation

Holy Cross Elementary School identifies as a Catholic community, called by God to share in the mission of the Church, with Christ at the center. The school emphasizes faith formation and preparing students to be responsible and active members of the Church.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school’s Titans’ Athletics Department offers a variety of extracurricular sports and aims to support students’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth while building teamwork, sportsmanship, and integrity. Fine Arts (music, art, drama) The Titans’ Fine Arts Department provides opportunities for students to explore and share musical, artistic, and dramatic skills, including performance opportunities throughout the school year. Library and reading programs Holy Cross offers a Reading Club (with a commitment to reading at home) and a Library Club that plans and promotes library-sponsored events and helps organize the library. Student leadership and faith-based clubs Students can participate in Student Council (Grade 6 and Grade 7), Roman Catholic Challenge (Grades 5–7, Jeopardy-style faith knowledge program), and Altar Serving (Grades 4–7).

School Culture and Expectations

The school presents itself as a faith and learning community grounded in love and prayer, with Christ at the center. It emphasizes a “wonderful sense of community and belonging,” and encourages students to grow in multiple areas—intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, and spiritual. The school also highlights service initiatives that span locally and globally.

Enrollment

Families interested in Kindergarten are directed to complete an application for admission and submit it to the school office during the stated application period, along with required documents (including a birth certificate, Baptismal certificate if baptized Catholic), a recent family photo, and a non-refundable application fee. The school notes that only families selected for an interview will be contacted. See the school’s Admission page for details and the application form.