Queen Mary Community Elementary

About

Queen Mary Community Elementary is located at 230 Keith Road West, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1L8. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students ages 3–12. Queen Mary describes itself as a vibrant learning and teaching environment where staff work together to provide rich, relevant, globally significant learning experiences.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (North Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 903-3720

Email: queenmary@sd44.ca

Principal: Jennifer Wilson

Programs and Services

International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) Queen Mary Community Elementary offers the IB PYP, a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework that incorporates the provincial curriculum through six globally significant themes and “Units of Inquiry.” Students can continue in the IB pathway after Grade 7 at Carson Graham Secondary School (IB MYP), with an option to apply later for the IB Diploma Programme. Music / Band & Strings The North Vancouver School District offers an Elementary Band & Strings Program that provides school-based instrumental instruction for intermediate grades (Band for Grades 5–7; Strings for Grades 4–7) and complements BC Arts Education curriculum. Student support / counselling The school counsellor supports students’ sense of belonging, encourages students to embrace strengths, set goals, and provides support during times of frustration while celebrating successes.

School Culture and Expectations

As part of its IB PYP approach, learning includes inquiry into beliefs and values, well-being, relationships, rights and responsibilities, and what it means to be human. The school notes a focus on developing students as active, caring, lifelong learners who show respect for themselves and others and can participate in the world around them. The school counsellor also emphasizes supporting students’ sense of belonging and social-emotional growth.

Enrollment

The school website directs families to the NVSD Registrations and Transfers site (via a link on the homepage) for registration and transfer information.