Myrtle Philip Community School

About

Myrtle Philip Community School is located at 6195 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0C5. The school opened in its current form in September 1992, with added community space supported by the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and describes itself as a “hive of activity from morning ’til night.” The school is named after Myrtle Philip, a Whistler pioneer and former school trustee, and honours her legacy annually, including through the Myrtle Philip Award recognizing academics, athletics, and citizenship among Grade 6–7 students.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 932-5321

Email: baldcroft@sd48.bc.ca

Principal: Brianne Aldcroft

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging, and aligns with the BC Human Rights Code. Myrtle Philip Community School’s core values are PAWS: Play, Accountability, We not Me, and Stamina, with a focus on learning through play, responsibility, collaboration, and perseverance. The Code of Conduct outlines expectations for respectful behaviour and restorative approaches (including mediation, circle process, restitution, and parent involvement when needed) when safety or learning is disrupted. The school also outlines expectations around student security procedures, visitor sign-in, dress and preparedness, and responsible technology use (including technology-free recess/lunch and limited cell phone use unless teacher-directed).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school notes that bus passenger lists are established each September and that bus passes are required to ride the bus; misbehaviour on or around the bus may lead to loss of bus privileges. For student security, the school states that dismissal routines must be followed unless a written note indicates a change, and students arriving late or leaving early must be signed in/out at the office by a parent.