Golden Ears Elementary

About

Golden Ears Elementary is located at 23124 118th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2N1. The school describes itself as an “amazing learning community” with a positive, respectful tone and an emphasis on leadership, social responsibility, and compassion. Golden Ears highlights explicit teaching of social problem-solving (including WITS) and its school motto: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of our school.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)

Education language: Golden Ears Elementary offers English-language programming. The school has offered a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7, but the district states that the Late French Immersion program will move to Eric Langton Elementary beginning in the 2026/27 school year (with the current Grade 6 cohort remaining at Golden Ears to complete Grade 7 in 2026/27).

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 463-9513

Email: laura_brandon@sd42.ca

Principal: Laura Brandon

Education Languages

Golden Ears Elementary offers English-language programming. The school has offered a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7, but the district states that the Late French Immersion program will move to Eric Langton Elementary beginning in the 2026/27 school year (with the current Grade 6 cohort remaining at Golden Ears to complete Grade 7 in 2026/27).

Programs and Services

Fine Arts (music, drama, dance, productions) Golden Ears describes a “thriving Fine Arts Program” where all students can experience music, drama, dance, and musical productions throughout the school year. Late French Immersion (Grades 6–7) The school has hosted the district’s Late French Immersion program for Grades 6–7; however, the district plans to move this program to Eric Langton Elementary starting in the 2026/27 school year (with a transition year for the current cohort). Learning Center The Learning Center operates out of the library from Tuesday to Friday, and the school asks students to be extremely quiet near the front entrance during those times.

School Culture and Expectations

Golden Ears’ code of conduct centres on respect, responsibility, and safety, with a stated belief that students have the right to learn in a safe, caring, and respectful environment. The school explicitly teaches social problem-solving strategies (WITS) and reinforces expectations through its motto: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of our school.” Families should note visitor sign-in expectations, designated entry/exit doors for students, and a policy that personal digital devices are not permitted for use during instructional and break times (with limited exceptions for inclusion/accessibility).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school reports extremely limited parking in its parking lots, which are reserved for staff only; parking lots are closed to student drop-off and pick-up. Daycare buses and vehicles with accessible parking decals are permitted in the parking lot. Students are expected to use their classroom’s designated exterior door for entry/exit, and families are encouraged to consider walking or riding bikes/scooters to reduce vehicles around the school. For safety, students must “walk their wheels” on school property, and bicycles/scooters must be walked and secured/handled as directed by the school.

Enrollment

For kindergarten registration details and the registration process, families are directed to the district’s kindergarten registration page: https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/. For Late French Immersion (beginning 2026/27), the school’s notice states registration will take place through the district’s online portal and that additional transition/registration information will be shared.