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Ecole Irvine Elementary
About
École Irvine Elementary is located at 3862 Wellington St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3Z4. The school highlights a “West Coast Recess” approach, where students typically play outdoors in most weather when it is safe, and families are asked to send weather-appropriate clothing. The school also promotes community safety by encouraging families to report vandalism or suspicious activity through a 24-hour anonymous tip line.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: École Irvine Elementary offers French Immersion, described as allowing students whose first language is not French to complete the BC curriculum while learning French, and to build communication skills in both English and French. The school also provides ESL (English as a Second Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 941-3408
Email: dshannon@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Dennis Shannon
Education Languages
École Irvine Elementary offers French Immersion, described as allowing students whose first language is not French to complete the BC curriculum while learning French, and to build communication skills in both English and French. The school also provides ESL (English as a Second Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development.
Programs and Services
French Immersion The school offers a French Immersion program designed to let students complete the prescribed BC curriculum while learning French, building communication skills in both English and French, and broadening cultural horizons. Library / Literacy support The library program focuses on promoting literacy and a love of reading, and on teaching information literacy so students can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Technology / Digital learning The school emphasizes integrating technology across subject areas to support student achievement and to help students present ideas, enhance creativity, organize thoughts, and communicate effectively. The stated goal is to build students’ knowledge, attitude, and skills to become computer literate. Lunch programs The District Lunch Program delivers lunch daily with a set menu (no substitutions) and notes the school does not guarantee a nut-free environment. Irvine also has “Lunch Lady” delivered one day a week (Tuesday), and the Irvine PAC runs occasional Munch-a-Lunch fundraising hot lunch/snack offerings. Student support / special education Student Services include counselling; ESL; programming for students identified as gifted learners; Learning Assistance for mild to moderate learning difficulties; a Learning Resource Program for students needing adaptations or curriculum modifications; and a Skill Development Program for low-incidence special needs, including assessment, IEP development, and instruction. The school counselling program also provides services to students, parents, and staff, including crisis response and consultation focused on social, emotional, and developmental needs. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school’s sports program aims to build a positive attitude and interest in a wide range of physical activities, while promoting awareness of healthy fitness choices.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes outdoor play through its “West Coast Recess” practice, meaning students generally go outside in rainy or snowy weather when it is safe, and families are asked to provide weather-appropriate clothing. The school also communicates expectations around safety and community responsibility by asking families to report vandalism or suspicious activity through an anonymous tip line.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/irvine/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 604 941-3408
Address: 3862 Wellington St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3Z4
Ecole Irvine Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Irvine Elementary
49.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 49 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 50
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
63.78
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.23
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.71
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 49, numeracy is 50, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 10 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 50, while literacy is lowest at 49.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 49, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
75.76
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.89
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.28
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
52.90
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
60.83
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 9 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.42
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
66.52
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.22
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 3 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 55.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2020/2021.