​ 10:00am – 10:20am – Grade 1 – 5 go to your 2023/24 classroom; New Students to the library
10:30am – 11:00am – Kindergarten Students (Last Name A – L) go to Kindergarten Courtyard 11:00am – 11:30am – Kindergarten Students (Last Name M-Z) go to Kindergarten Courtyard Although short, this is...

​Please find attached a copy of the power point used at the May 1st Parent Meeting for our incoming Kindergarten students.  Please reach out to westwood@sd43.bc.ca (Principal and Secretary) if you have any questions.  Thank you!! Kindergarten Parent Orientation May 1, 2024.pdf

​For Information regarding Cross Catchment please go to the SD43 website:

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The school district offers a variety of educational programs of choice for students that require registration.
​For a helpful summary of details about registration periods and deadlines for the 2024-2025 school year for many programs including Kindergarten, Cross Catchment, French Immersion, Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual and Reggio Influenced, please visit the individual program...

​ September Start Up – Forms for ALL Parents to Complete by September 30 th , 2023 It's that time of year again when parents need to ensure that all required forms are filled out.  We don't want your child to miss out on opportunities at the school because the proper...

​This is an important but short day of school for students.  Students must attend to be counted for enrollment purposes.  If your child is sick or can not attend on this day, please email westwood@sd43.bc.ca with the specifics of your child's reason for absence. 

Students go to the same classroom as...

​Pleae find a copy of the power point presentation from the April 26th parent orientation with our Principal.  If you missed this session, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Principal for any questions.  Kindergarten Parent Orientation April 26th, 2023.pdf

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​This is a copy of the email text sent to all families on August 30th, 2022.   August Letter To Grade 1 to Grade 5 Parents.pdf

​The attached letter was sent to all registered Kindergarten Families on Aug 30th via email.   August Letter to Kindergarten Parents.pdf;  CHEQ-School-Invitation-Letter-For K Parents August 29, 2022.pdf

​This is a very important day, so please plan for your child to attend.  Attendance on this day is reported to our school district to establish staffing for classrooms.  If your child can not attend, please email westwood@sd43.bc.ca before Sept 6 th to let us know. Children will return to the...

​Please find the powerpoint from the May 18th, 2022 Kindergarten Parent Orientation for your information.    Kindergarten Parent Orientation May 2022.pdf

Please contact the school after August 30th, 2021 for new registrations.  If you have any questions, please contact the administrator, Bryn WIlliams, at bwilliams@sd43.bc.ca​

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Please see attached for change of location information.​

All grades one through five meet at 9:30 am (dismissed at 10:00 am).  Meet in your last year's classroom.  New students will meet in the library. All K's will meet at 10:15 am (dismissed at 10:45).

​The Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education today announced funding for a new elementary school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain and three classroom additions for other School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) schools. Totaling $73.3 million, the announcement includes a new elementary school for the Sheffield-Partington area of North Coquitlam...

February 21, 2019
Dear Students, School Staff, and Parents,

As you have heard, there is a measles outbreak at three schools in Vancouver. Please note that this is a localized outbreak and that students who are attending schools not connected to the outbreak have not been exposed. There is no evidence of...

Students will be returning to Ecole Westwood Elementary on September 4th.  For students starting Grades 1 through 5 will meet outside their last year's rooms at 9:30 am and will be dismissed at 10:00 am.  Any new students in grades 1 through 5 will meet in the library.  All new Kindergarten...

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With water turned off until 11:00, we will have a delayed start today to the school.
We will welcome students at 11:00.  Please contact the princpal if you have questions through email at bwilliams@sd43.bc.ca

Westwood Elementary will be open for new registrations starting Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 from 9:30 to 2:30.​

​ REGISTER Online to support JUMP's 35 years @ Westwood! ​

Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. Should you want to choose a school other than your neighbourhood catchment school you must be registered at your catchment school and then submit a "cross catchment application". Approval of applications is based on availability of space and facilities....

​Please see attached notice to parents. PdA camp-coverletter_sd43_2017.doc

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Friday, December 11th, 2015 - Sorry, Late orders will not be accepted.

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Monday, November 23, 2015 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted.  December school Meals $56.00. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary.

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Thursday, October 22nd, 2015. Sorry Late orders will not be accepted. November Lunches: $76.00. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary School.

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted. Cash or Cheque payable to Westwood Elementary.

Westwood Elementary is now closed for the summer. The office will be open for registrations Sept. 1-4 - 9:30-2:30 daily.   The first day of the 2015-16 school year is Tuesday, Sept. 8.   We look forward to serving you in the fall.   Have a great summer!

Please find attached September School Meals Menu. The fee for September is $48.00 for 12 Lunches.  Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am Thursday, September 10, 2015. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary. Lunches are delivered everyday to the main office for pick up.

Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians, REMINDER:   Grade 5 Graduation Class Photos GRADE 5 GRADUATION PHOTO SAMPLES HAVE ARRIVED. We are very sorry for the very short notice. Orders are due Friday, June 19 th , 2015 by 12:00 noon .   Students should order either Pose A or Pose B (Proofs are available...

Please find attached information regarding the upcoming Grade 5 Leaving Celebration on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015.

Attached is the June School Meals Menu.  Orders are due to the office by 9:00, Friday, May 22nd, 2015 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted.  June Cost $72.00. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary School.

May 2015 School Meals menu is attached. Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Thursday, April 23rd, 2015.  Sorry, Late orders will not be accepted. Please Make Cheques Payable to : Westwood Elementary School. May Lunches: $76.00

Beyond the Bell at Westwood - Spring Flyer

Please find attached the Menu for April School Lunches. Orders are due by Tuesday, March 24th, 2015.  Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary. $76.00

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Thursday, February 19th, 2015 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted.  March Lunches: $48.00. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary.

Just a reminder....the next PAC Meeting is Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 PM in the library. Everyone is welcome

Please find attached the most up-to-date Cross Catchment information.

Please see attached menu for Februrary. Orders are due to the office by Thursday, January 22, 2015. Sorry, late orders will not be accepted. Cost for February Lunches is: $72.00 Cash or Cheque. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary School.

The December Newsletter - Safe Schools & Communities for our Students is attached.  This notice includes guidelines for Parents regarding screen time and gaming.

Important information regarding upcoming Registration, Kindergarten Registration, Programs of Choice, and Cross Catchment, along with the Eligibility check list of required documents.

Please find attached, FSA information on behalf of Tom Grant, Superintendent.

January School Meals Menu - Orders are due to office by 9:00 am, Friday, December 12, 2014 - Sorry, Late orders will not be accepted.

**If you missed returning your photo retakes and would still like to order. Please contact Mountain West Studios directly at 604-433.0551 for further information on how to place your order.**

If your child had a photo re-take, the order form is due back to the office by Wednesday, December 3rd.

Westwood Students and their families are invited to a Christmas Skating Night on Wednesday, December 17th, 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex. Please return the attached form by Wednesday, December 10th.

December School Meals Menu is now available. Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am Friday, November 21st, 2014. Sorry, late orders will not be accepted. December Fees $60.00 Cheques made payable to Westwood Elementary.

Just a reminder to Westwood Families  - we will be collecting donations for our Remembrance Day Poppies - we are asking families to send your donations of either $1.00 or $2.00. Thank you.

There is a PAC Meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM in the Library.  All Westwood Parents/Guardians are Welcome to Attend.

Please find attached the November School Meals Menu. Orders are due to the office by 9:00 AM, Thursday, October 23, 2014. Please make cheques payable to Westwood Elementary. November's Fee is $72.00.

Please see the attached welcome letter from SD#43 Tom Grant.

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Thursday, September 25th, 2014 - Sorry, Late orders will not be accepted. Thank you.

Dear Parents & Guardians,   Please see the attached update from Superintendent Grant about the impact of the labour dispute on school opening on September 2.

Dear Parents / Guardians, The first day of school will be Monday, Sept. 22. The schedule will be as follows: 9:30-10 am - Gr. 1 - 5 students in last year's classes                   &    New Gr. 1 -5 students to the Library 10:15-10:45 am - New K students   Tuesday  and subsequent days...

Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Grant.

Dear Parents / Guardians,   Please note the letter attached regarding Report Cards, Summer Learning, and Provincial Exams.   Thank you.

Please find attached a copy of School Holiday Calendar for 2014 - 2015. The full calendar will be available in September.

Please find attached the Prices for the Sports Day Ice Cream Truck!!!

If parents are aware of any parents that do not have access to a computer, please have them come to the main office to obtain a copy of this notice. Thank you for your assistance.

Please find attached a copy of the Letter issued by Thomas Grant, Superintendent of Schools.

Please find attached the menu for June School Meals. Orders are due to the office by 9:00 am, Friday, May 23rd, 2014 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted.

Please return the attached Class Placement Information form to the school by Friday, May 23rd, 2014. Thank you.

Please plan to attend this upcoming event at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School 2525 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam. Seating is limited to 700. Child minding will be provided. Please not that Kevin has requested questions from parents. If you have questions, please email them to Myra Crosley, mcrosley@sd43.bc.ca ...

Please review the attached letter from Superintendent Tom Grant about Phase 1 of Teacher Job Action.   Contact Mr. Leonard - Principal, if you have any questions or concerns.

Orders are due to the office by 9am, Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 - Sorry, late orders will not be accepted. Thank you.

Please find attached information regarding the upcoming PAC Plant Sale.

April School Meals Menu - Orders are due to the office by 9 am Friday, March 7th, 2014. Please make cheque payable to Westwood Elementary.

Please find attached the March School Meals Menu. If you would like to participate, please make your cheques payable to Westwood Elementary. Orders are due to the office Thursday, Feb 20th.

3-4 Year-Olds, and their families are invited to a free Neighbourhood Ready, Set, Learn Event!! Nestor Elementary Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 1 - 3:30 pm

February's Hot Lunch due date was incorrect on the form...please note the proper return date is Friday, February 7th, 2014. Thank you.

Kindergarten Registration Begins February 4th - 6th, 2014. Please see the attached information sheet for further details. Thank you.

Orders are due to the office by 9am Friday, January 24th, 2014 for the February Lunch Program. Please make cheques payable to the school. February Lunches: $72.00 per student. Thank you.

First Prize: 32 GB Apple iPad Mini WINNER:  Karen Mason Second Prize 16 GB Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation  WINNER:  Lisa Tatarnikov Third Prize: $100 Coqutilam Centre Gift Card WINNER: Bev Tyler Fourth Prize: Cimeplex Family of 4 Night Out WINNER: Son Nguyen

Dear Westwood Parents/Guardians,   Please find attached to this message a letter from Superintendent Grant about the 2014 Foundation Skills Assessment for all Gr. 4s.   Please contact me if you have any questions.   Thank you, Brian Leonard Principal

 

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 AM, Friday, December 13, 2013 - Sorry, Late orders will not be accepted. $76.00 Cash or Cheques made payable to Westwood Elementary.

Orders are due to the office by 9:00 Friday, November 22nd, 2013 - No late orders will be accepted. Thank you.

The number of students enrolling in the school district is growing -- in the next decade there will be 5,000 more students. New schools will need to be built and others refurbished or enhanced to meet growing demand. In addition, building on the work done last year, the board is reviewing...

Orders are due by 9:00 am, Thursday, October 24, 2013 $76.00 per student Cash or Cheque (made payable to Westwood Elementary)

If you would like your child to participate in the School Meals Program, the fee for October is $84.00 per student. Please send your cheque or cash to the main office by Monday, September 23rd, 2013.

Westwood Families,   SD43's Safe Schools Task Force is inviting the community to: Parenting Our Kids in the 21st Century, Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 - 9 pm.   Seating is limited!   Details attached.

Hello parents,   As we do not anticipate being able to go to regular classes on Monday, Sept. 9th, so don't send your child's school supplies on Monday as planned. We will remind your children as to which day to bring their supplies to school. Most likely on Tuesday.   Thank you

Hello parents,   Welcome to the 2013-14 school-year.   Start times on Sept. 3: Gr. 1 - 5 @ 9:30 - 10 AM Ks @ 10:15-10:45   Returning students, please go to your last year's class. New students, please go the Library   New K's meet in the Kindregarten play area.   Sept. 4 - 6...

The 2013-14 School Supply Lists are now posted to the Parent section of this website, and attached.

If you wish to have input regarding your child's class placement for the 2013-14 school-year, please complete the attached form.   Note: We will not be accepting requests for specific teachers.   Thank you

The PAC sponsored, and hugely popular plant sale details are attached and just in time for Mother's Day.   Orders are due by Tuesday, April 30 @ 9 am.   Details are included within the attachments: 1) Notice & details; 2) Order Form Pg. 1; 3) Order Form Pg. 2

Westwood PAC is having a Purdy's chocolate fundraiser. Details attached.   Orders due March 7th.

Our School Meal Program order forms for March are due Monday, February 25th. See attachment.

District 43 has a Cross Catchment Application Process for any parents who would like to transfer their child to another school other than the neighbourhood catchment school. There are two applications: Kindergarten cross catchment forms and Grades 1 to 12 cross catchment forms. Applications are online starting Friday, February 8th at...

Westwood Gr. 4 students will be writing the FSA between Feb. 1-20. 

Westwood Elementary will be accepting registrations for Kindergarten for Sept. 2013. on Feb. 5, 6, & 7.   Please check the information bulletins attached to this notice, or call the school office at 604-464-2421.

Our staff wish all of our students and families a restful and safe holiday. We hope you get to share the spirit of Christmas with friends and family. School returns on Monday, January 7. If the weather conditions are poor in January please listen to CKNW, News 1130, or CBC, or...

The district decision to close needs to occur by 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements should schools be closed.  While the District tries to make the best decision with the information we have the weather changes quickly for the worse or for the better. Schools are...

Dear Westwood families, You will find attached to this notice a letter about bullying from Superintendent Tom Grant, as well as some recommended resources from the Ministry of Education.

Parents wishing to participate in the Elementary Lunch Program for the month of November, the menu is attached.   Orders are due Wed. Oct. 24.

will take place on Wednesday September 26 in the morning at approximately 10am. All are welcome to come and celebrate our new Red Maple in the Kindergarten area near the front of the school.

The Oct. Lunch Pgm. Info. is now available.   Orders for Oct. are due Monday, Sept. 24.   Please see the attached forms. 

The schedule for the first two weeks, and some other helpful information is attached to this notice.   We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Sept. 4th.

The 2012-2013 School Supply Lists are now uploaded onto the school website (by Grade).   Westwood's PAC has a fundraising partnership with a company called Mabel's Labels for school supplies. Please see the attached notice with website info. for details.

The Final newsletter of the 2011-2012 year is attached and contains a calendar of holidays, pro-d days, and closure dates for the 2012-2013 school year.   Have a great summer everyone!

The June newsletter is now uploaded to the website and contains important dates for the remainder of the year, as well as the 2012-13 holiday & Prod-D dates.

Coquitlam Summer Learning 2012 registration info. is attached to this email. Registration is online only, and takes place June 5 - 28th.   Details attached. 

If parents would like to provide the school staff with information to help wth class placment for September, please complete the attached form.   We do NOT accept requests for specific teachers, but do accept information about your child's learning needs or style.   Forms due Monday, May 28.

Now on website & attached.

The PAC sponsored Plant Sale / Fundraiser is now underway.   Please see the order form with this announcement.   Orders are due Tuesday, May 1 @ 9 AM.   Pick-up available Friday, May 11th - 1:30-3:30pm

Westwood Marathon Club for 2012 is now underway. The details shared with the students is attached.

A message from Superintendent Grant regarding scheduled March Report Cards. 

Please be aware that Fraser Health is advising that whooping cough (pertussis) has spread to most communitites within the Fraser Health region.   An important notice with advice to parents and staff is attached to this announcement.

We are requesting that parents keep their children at home on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (March 5, 6, and 7), as per Superintendent Grant's information letter with recommendations for parents (attached).

Kindergarten Registration for Sept. 2012 will take place on Feb. 7, 8, & 9 at the school office.

The PACs Jan. newsletter is now posted to the Parents>PAC section of the website.   Check out the great new format!

School is back in session

Superintendent Grant's important notice about reporting is attached to this message. All parents should read this notice and contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress.

Teachers will commence Job Action on Sept. 6th, and this will result in the withdrawal of some duties by teachers. Superintendent, Tom Grant, has supplied a letter for parents(attached) from the District about the Job Action and its impact.

Please see our June newsletter for important dates for the end of the year, and our 2011-2012 calendar.

If you wish to have input regarding your child's class placement for the next school year, please print, review and complete the attached form by Monday May 30, 2011 .   Completed forms must be submitted to the office.   Blank forms are also available at the school office.

Westwood PAC's annual plant sale is on now.   Order forms are attached to this message, and are due back on Tuesday, April 26th.   Order pick-up is on Friday, May 6 between 1:30 - 3 PM in the Gym.   Why not order some plants in time for Mother's Day?

We have some Japanese familes in the Westwood community. In addition, many have expressed an interest in providing support to the people of Japan grappling with the twin massive natural disasters of last week.   A parent has generously provided some information about how to provide some support.   Please see the attachment...

The March newsletter has now been uploaded.

If you have a child who will be five years old by December 31, 2011, you can register them for Full-Day Kindergarten.   Please see the attachments for details and registration information.   Parents wishing to attend a school out of their catchment must register at their "home" school, and complete an online...

Celebration of Spring Festival 2011 - Feb. 12 12 Noon- 4 PM -details included in attachment.

The Westwood PAC invites adults members of the community to a fundraising night at SAMZ Pub on Feb. 12th 4 - 7 PM. Please read the attachment for details.

Public input sessions for the 2011-12 budget are scheduled. If you would like to offer input, or attend,  please read the attachment for information.

This year our Christmas Hamper drive will have a daily theme. Please check the attachment for today's theme.

The PAC sponsored Christmas Gift Basket Raffle draw will take place at the Christmas Sing-A-Long Assembly on Dec. 17th. You will find attached the list of Gift-Baskets.

Winter is upon us!!   For updates about school closures due to weather, please check the SD43 website and / or read the following announcement attached.

We have had several cases of chicken pox reported to the school. Please read the important announcement regarding chicken pox.

During the week of Wed. Sept. 8 - 10, Gr. 1 - 5 students attend daily (8:50 AM - 3 PM) for StartSmart.   Students meet daily in the Gym @ 8:50 AM in their Family Group, and are dismissed from the Gym @ 3 PM daily.   Family Group info will be...

The first day back at school is Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Students attend for 1/2 hour and return to last year's teacher for the morning. During this half hour students will receive Family Group information for the StartSmart program running for the rest of the week.   Gr. 1 -5 should attend 9:30...

School Supply Lists for the 2011-2012 school-year are now available in the "Parents" section of the website under "School Supplies."

School supply lists (in PDF format) for the 2010-11 school year are now posted in the "Parent" section, under "School Supplies"

Westwood students invite you to their annual Talent Show. Details are included with this message. Please join us!

The Ready, Set, Learn event for 3 year-olds (and their parents) will be held on April 15, 2010. Please read the attachment for details.

Westwood Elementary will be hosting Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year. The Ministry of Education has developed an informative web-site and pamphlet to help parents better understand the full day kindergarten program. A copy of the pamphlet is attached to this message. The web site is: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/full_day_kindergarten.htm

We will be dismissing early on Feb. 11th for Student-Led Conferences. Please see the attached notice to confirm the early dismissal time for your child, and the conference times.

This year all kindergarten children must be registered at their neighbourhood catchment school - Feb. 2, 3 and 4, 2010. Should parents wish to choose a school other than your neighbourhood catchment school you must submit a "Cross Catchment Form." Please see the attached letter outlining the procedure, or go to...

Kindergarten registration will take place on Feb. 2 - 4, 2010. Parents need to register for kindergarten at the home school of their child.Westwood Elementary will be providing Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year. Cross-boundary transfers to or from schools will be handled online via the School Board website. Details...