Hollyburn Elementary

About

Hollyburn Elementary is located at 1329 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1H5. Situated in the seaside community of Ambleside, the school combines the charm of its original 1913 heritage structure with the functions of a modern facility. The school says it has a long tradition of academic, athletic, and artistic excellence, and that staff are committed to meeting students’ social and emotional needs. Its mission is to empower students to become innovative, resilient contributors by celebrating intellectual curiosity, supporting active citizenship, and developing ethical leadership.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (West Vancouver)

Education language: Hollyburn Elementary supports English Language Learners (ELL) through small-group instruction and a “push-in” model within the classroom. ELL support focuses on vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, English grammar, and Canadian customs, with support tailored to a student’s individual level.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 981-1220

Email: hollyburn@wvschools.ca

Principal: Hollyburn Elementary

Education Languages

Hollyburn Elementary supports English Language Learners (ELL) through small-group instruction and a “push-in” model within the classroom. ELL support focuses on vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, English grammar, and Canadian customs, with support tailored to a student’s individual level.

Programs and Services

Seamless Day The Seamless Day program provides continuous care and support from early morning through the school day and into the early evening. The school emphasizes that an in-school setting with familiar educators supports smoother transitions and predictable routines. Band & Music Hollyburn offers a Band and Choir program, including Beginning Band (geared to Grade 6–7 students with no band experience) and Intermediate Band (for students with at least one year of experience). English Language Learners (ELL) ELL students are supported through small-group instruction and in-class (“push-in”) support from an ELL teacher. Support includes vocabulary development, writing structure, grammar, and learning Canadian customs. Athletics and extracurricular sports

• Cross Country (Grades 3–7)
• Basketball (Grades 4–7)
• Volleyball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Track & Field

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes intellectual curiosity, active citizenship, and ethical leadership, with a goal of developing innovative, resilient contributors. The school also notes a commitment to meeting students’ social and emotional needs within the broader learning community. It states that clear policies and procedures have been established and are consistently reinforced.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The district asks families to submit an online request form each year if they are requesting transportation services for an eligible student. Transportation eligibility is based on living beyond walk limits (Kindergarten–Grade 3: 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: 4.8 km) from the catchment school, and busing is intended to ensure safe transportation when students cannot safely walk. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and parking is available to the public in school parking lots after school hours (unless otherwise marked).

Enrollment

West Vancouver Schools accepts applications from families living within and outside the district, using an online admissions application process. Families are instructed to gather required documentation, complete the correct online application form for the intended school year, attach required documents, and submit; only complete applications are considered for placement or waitlists, and incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. The school’s admissions page directs families to district admissions procedures and documentation requirements.