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
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Registration information
To align with kindergarten registration and ensure a smoother registration process, the school district has decided not to move ahead with preregistration for c̓əsqənelə Elementary as originally planned. Instead, registration for the 2019/20 school year will occur in January 2019. Ongoing updates about progress on c̓əsqənelə Elementary, including information about the registr … [Read more...] about Registration information
New Albion-area elementary school named to honour region’s First Nations history
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
Welcome to c̓əsqənelə Elementary: A message from school principal Jon Wheatley
A warm welcome to all of the families considering registering at the new c̓əsqənelə Elementary planned to open for the 2019/20 school year. I am very excited to be the first principal of c̓əsqənelə and I am looking forward to working with all of you to create the very best learning environment for your children. This new school promises to be a wonderful adventure for all of … [Read more...] about Welcome to c̓əsqənelə Elementary: A message from school principal Jon Wheatley
585 new student spaces to target enrolment pressure in Maple Ridge
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