Ecole Nestor Elementary

About

École Nestor Elementary is located at 1266 Nestor St, Coquitlam, BC V3E 2A4. The school’s mission is to help all children reach their fullest potential in a safe, nurturing environment, with the goal of developing responsible, caring citizens in a democratic society. The school emphasizes that education is a shared responsibility of the home, school, and community, and aims to prepare students for lifelong learning and living in a diverse society.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coquitlam)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 464-9422

Email: chunter@sd43.bc.ca

Principal: Chris Hunter

Programs and Services

Library (short paragraph) The library program aims to promote a love of reading, provide access to information in a range of formats, and support diverse learning styles. It also focuses on building print and digital literacy skills, including thoughtful and ethical use of information, while fostering curiosity and lifelong learning. Lunch program (short paragraph) The school uses Munch a Lunch, an online system to organize hot lunches (PAC Power Lunches) and some fundraising initiatives. Counselling / Student Services (short paragraph) The school lists Counselling and Student Services among its available programs and services. Out of School Education Connections (short paragraph) The school lists “Out of School Education Connections” as a program/service option. Technology (short paragraph) Technology is listed among the school’s programs and services. Daycare connections (short paragraph) The school provides a list of local licensed daycare options, including some that offer van/bus service, as well as other childcare options. Athletics and extracurricular sports (short paragraph) Sports/Athletics is listed as a school program/service option.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes a safe, nurturing, caring, and cooperative environment. It highlights shared responsibility between home, school, and community, and a focus on developing responsible, caring citizens while preparing students for lifelong learning in a diverse society.

Enrollment

Families are directed to confirm their address is in the school catchment using the School Locator before registering. The school provides registration forms and a funding eligibility checklist, and asks families to call 604.464.9422 or email 047-headsecretary@sd43.bc.ca for registration inquiries (limited access noted). Kindergarten registration information is available via the district website link provided on the school’s registration page.