Ecole Rochester Elementary

About

École Rochester Elementary is located at 411 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam, BC V3K 4Y7. The school welcomes families with an emphasis on the values of care, respect, belonging, and service to others. Rochester also highlights community-supported cultural learning, including creating deer hide drums for a new drum/singing group shared across Rochester and Maillard Middle School.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Coquitlam)

Education language: Rochester offers instruction in both English and French through an Early French Immersion program. The school also provides Core French (French as a Second Language) starting in Grade 5. For students who need it, English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available to help with English language acquisition.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 939-4624

Email: chlloyd@sd43.bc.ca

Principal: Cheryl Lloyd

Education Languages

Rochester offers instruction in both English and French through an Early French Immersion program. The school also provides Core French (French as a Second Language) starting in Grade 5. For students who need it, English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available to help with English language acquisition.

Programs and Services

Breakfast (Breakfast Buddies) A free hot breakfast is served every Thursday morning, and all students are welcome. Parent volunteers are needed. Lunch program (District School Meals Program) Families can optionally purchase low-cost, healthy lunches prepared at a district school and delivered to Rochester. Payment is made through SchoolCash Online; families experiencing financial hardship are invited to speak with the principal about subsidies. Student support / special education (Student Services) Student Services include Speech and Language, Learning Assistance, English as a Second Language (ESL), and support for students with Gifted or Hearing designations. Students with a Ministry designation receive an Individual Education Plan developed annually in consultation with parents. Library All K–5 students have a scheduled weekly book exchange time. The library also hosts Book Fairs, Family Reading Nights, and a Writers’ Club, and offers a Library Monitor program for intermediate students. Clubs and leadership Rochester offers extracurricular opportunities intended to build friendships and a sense of belonging, including a running club (Rocket Runners) and student leadership roles such as Noon Hour Monitors and Student Morning Announcers. Music / Choir Choir is listed as an activity. Culture and arts Rochester has developed a drum/singing group supported by the community, including the creation of deer hide drums that can also be signed out by teachers for classroom use.

School Culture and Expectations

Rochester highlights CARE, RESPECT, BELONGING, and SERVICE TO OTHERS as core values. The school describes clubs and activities as opportunities for students to build friendships and a sense of belonging. The Library Monitor program emphasizes “Library Citizenship,” including Respect, Responsibility, Focus, and Friendship.