Irena Pochop

Thank you to Fern Gabriel, a hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language knowledge keeper and language and cultural teacher for Kwantlen First Nation, for providing guidance on the pronunciation of the school name: … [Read more...] about Pronunciation: c̓əsqənelə, where the golden eagles gather

The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Board of Education is pleased to announce that the new elementary school in the Albion area of Maple Ridge (located at 24093 – 104th Avenue, Maple Ridge) will be named c̓əsqənelə Elementary in honour of the First Nations history of this region. In February 2017, the Ministry of Education announced funding for the new elementary school and shortl … [Read more...] about New Albion-area elementary school named to honour region’s First Nations history

The Province and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District are tackling increasing student enrolment and community growth with a brand new $24.4-million South Albion Elementary school. Education Minister Mike Bernier made the announcement today at the Maple Ridge Board of Education office. He was joined by Marc Dalton, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission, Doug Bing, MLA for Maple … [Read more...] about 585 new student spaces to target enrolment pressure in Maple Ridge