Central Elementary

About

Central Elementary is located at 2260 Central Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1V8. The school describes itself as a community school that supports families and students in the area with a variety of after-school activities. Central’s mission is to foster lifelong thinking, learning, and caring, while promoting responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coquitlam)

Education language: Central Elementary provides ESL support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development. (The sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) of classroom instruction or any immersion/bilingual program name.)

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 941-0355

Email: sdellavedova@sd43.bc.ca

Principal: Sean Della Vedova

Education Languages

Central Elementary provides ESL support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development. (The sources do not explicitly state the core language(s) of classroom instruction or any immersion/bilingual program name.)

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school offers counselling for social, emotional, and academic support, with a school counsellor and youth worker support. Student Services also include ESL, Gifted programming, Learning Assistance, a Learning Resource Program (including adaptations/modifications and integrated support), and a Skill Development Program for low-incidence special needs including IEP development. Library The school library’s mission is to promote literacy and a love of reading, and to support information fluency so students can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Lunch program The school offers a low-cost lunch program where families can purchase nutritionally balanced lunches on a monthly basis (with an order form per child). The school notes it does not guarantee a nut-free environment and there are no menu substitutions. Technology The school’s goal is to help students gain the knowledge, attitude, and skills to become computer literate. Athletics and extracurricular sports Clubs and leadership Students can participate in Arts and Crafts Club, Leadership, and Peer Tutors.

• Intramurals
• Grade 4/5 Volleyball
• Grade 4/5 Basketball
• Track and Field

School Culture and Expectations

Central Elementary emphasizes working together as a school community to foster lifelong thinking, learning, and caring, while promoting responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment.