Leigh Elementary

About

Leigh Elementary is located at 1230 Soball St, Coquitlam, BC V3B 3H7 in scenic northeast Coquitlam. The school serves approximately 500 students in grades K–5 and describes itself as a neighbourhood-oriented facility and a hub of activity throughout the year. Leigh says its staff, students, and parents are committed to creating a safe learning environment based on respect for self, others, and the environment.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coquitlam)

Education language: Leigh offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development. The Learning Services team notes that Learning Assistance and Learning Resource programs are usually integrated, including ESL instruction.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 941-8661

Email: ayoung@sd43.bc.ca

Principal: Anita Young

Education Languages

Leigh offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development. The Learning Services team notes that Learning Assistance and Learning Resource programs are usually integrated, including ESL instruction.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Leigh’s Learning Services Team (teachers, support staff, counsellors, and administrators) develops strategies and programs for students with special learning needs and can refer students to district services. Available supports include Counselling, EAL, Gifted programming, Learning Assistance, a Learning Resource Program (accommodations to access the curriculum), a Skill Development Program (including IEP development and programming), and supports focused on meaningful inclusion and independence. Counselling The school counselling program focuses on students’ social, emotional, and developmental needs. Services include counselling, consulting/coordinating with parents and staff, crisis response, educational services, and referrals to district and community supports. Library / Learning Commons The school library’s mission includes promoting literacy and a love of reading, and supporting information, critical, and digital literacy so students can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Lunch program Leigh offers monthly hot lunch days and participates in an elementary school meals program that provides nutritious lunches prepared at Centennial Secondary’s teaching kitchen and delivered to the school. The school notes it may be able to support families through a reduced lunch program and asks families to contact the principal if finances are a barrier.

School Culture and Expectations

Leigh emphasizes creating a safe learning environment based on respect for self, others, and the environment. The school also references a Leigh Code of Conduct (details are not provided in the available text).