Westcot Elementary

About

Westcot Elementary School is located at 760 Westcot Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1N7. Situated at the foot of the British Properties near the Upper Levels Highway and Taylor Way, Westcot describes itself as a high-achieving, socially responsible community of learners. The school emphasizes a holistic, child-centred learning environment built through partnership between teachers and families. Student leadership, service learning, and active participation are highlighted as key parts of learning and community-building.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (West Vancouver)

Education language: West Vancouver Schools provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services, supported by the district’s ELL Standards (covering reading, writing, and oral language proficiency). Families are directed to contact district Inclusive Education/Student Services staff for current ELL information.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 981-1270

Email: cratz@wvschools.ca

Principal: Cathie Ratz

Education Languages

West Vancouver Schools provides English Language Learner (ELL) programs and services, supported by the district’s ELL Standards (covering reading, writing, and oral language proficiency). Families are directed to contact district Inclusive Education/Student Services staff for current ELL information.

Programs and Services

Student support / English Language Learner (ELL) support West Vancouver Schools provides ELL programs and services and shares an ELL support brochure for families. The district also references provincial ELL Standards used to describe and assess English language proficiency, and provides contacts for the Director of Instruction/Inclusive Education and the District ELL Coordinator for up-to-date support information.

School Culture and Expectations

Westcot emphasizes being a socially responsible learning community and highlights a holistic, child-centred approach to learning. The school describes student leadership as woven through its academic programming from primary through intermediate grades. Service learning and leadership opportunities are presented as key to student citizenship and community building.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

West Vancouver Schools asks families who need transportation to submit an online request form for each student. The district provides school bus service for students living beyond walk limits, following ministry guidelines focused on safe transportation to the nearest appropriate public school. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and parking lots at school sites are generally available to the public after school hours unless otherwise marked.

Enrollment

West Vancouver Schools accepts admission applications from families living within and outside the district, with placement and waitlists based on complete applications. Families apply through the district’s online application form and must attach all required documentation; incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. Applicants are instructed to select the correct school year form, submit the application online, and confirm receipt via an automated email confirmation.