Probably one of the best schools in Burnaby! They have hot lunch programs, carnivals and lots great…read morestuff. There is a bank program for kids that go to this school done through Van City bank and ever once in a while children can deposit money into there accounts.

My child and I attended the infant toddler sessions at North Star. It's part of a very nice school…read more I don't live in North Van however so we commuted to attend.

North Star is a great school. I was a Montessori kid myself so I am a big fan of the philosophy…read moreand the way that North Star operates is truly authentic. The kids at North Star really do love to learn. If you have child in preschool or elementary school I would definitely consider North Star.

My experience at school and at home, from 1967-8 to 1976 was a nightmare. It's a miracle I lived to…read morebe a senior. I was tormented and sexually abused at home only to be bullied by students who called me names like Sybil', for the Sally Fields movie about a girl who was horrifically abused, like me, dismissed and even bullied by teachers who ignored my tear, and calling me selfish for crying. I'm writing this in hopes to find someone my brother had told about my sexual humiliation at the hands of my Narcissistic mother's boyfriend so that I can finally have closure, therapy and to move on. A witness. And to everyone who thought it was funny to sign a petition that says "If you hate Tammy Siple sign here", which caused me to snap and give the child who wrote it a goose egg, as her mother called it, by slamming her with the door while I made my escape, I forgive you.

I suspect it is a part of getting old, but I have sure been getting into moods of recalling…read morememories of past times lately. Bringing memories of my 'school days' to the fore, has been a fun, and challenging 'historical' adventure. Thought I would share some 'when' and 'where' of those years. Part 1 -- Hastings Elementary School, Vancouver, BC -- grades 1 through 6. I started grade 1 at age 5 (in 1945). At that time, I had to 'qualify' first, via an in-person test (I assume, designed and administered by the School Board), to be able to do so that September, as my 6'th birthday was not until December. I had not done, and never did any any kindergarten Yikes, I had to face a school test, and had not even got into a school as yet!! But yeah, all went well, and I passed!! And was off to 'Hastings School' to attend grade 1 that September. I remained a student there each year after, and completed grade 6 at age 11 (in 1951). Some personal memories: - walking to/from school each day, catching/absorbing the sights & sounds of my first 'hood' along the way - I lived on Turner Street, and had a few blocks to walk to school. - taking a large bag of 'marbles' (glass, agate, and otherwise), and playing various games centered around them, out in the playground during the early years there, was a fun thing to do. In the field, soccer was 'the' thing for the sports types. - had a big 'crush' on my grade 3 teacher! - found 1947 (grade 2) and 1949 (grade 4) class photos -- ouch!! 'Hastings Elementary School', located within what is now called the 'Hastings Sunrise' area of east Vancouver, provided my first taste of school -- and I really enjoyed my childhood years there.

Considerable activity on the school grounds this summer -- with the installation of four, new…read more'portable units'. We have been able to watch much of the action from our apartment's balcony -- from initial clearing of the ground, laying of the concrete bed, studs, and all, to the actual moving of the units into place. Finishing touches to be done from now on, not much for us to view from here, but hope to drop by for a closer look once or twice over the next while.

This is a high school located in South Burnaby. It is connected to Michael J Fox Theater. There are…read moreplenty of guest parking. It is a pretty big school with two gym.

the school is staffed by exceptionally competent, amazing and caring staff. All of my kids have…read moregone through the school so I have lots of diverse experience of the school. The school is bright and divided into 3 connected pods, great-sized library, computer lab, and a gym, with state of the art stage and sound system, and wheel chair accessibility to the whole school and bathrooms. The Principal, along with the PAC have managed to create a resourceful Community that supports the students and their needs. I just wish the school was designed with air-conditioning.

Great school for families who see the their kids as future as LGBTQ+ non-profit workers or BLM…read moreactivists. From the kindergarten grade kids are emerged in a world of gender studies, trans awareness and race activism. Each year school dedicates more and more academic hours to social justice curriculum, moral and political Issues. Kids are encouraged to explore and discuss their gender and sexuality. The school is dedicated to provide the goal of turning young minds into good global citizens. The curriculum is strongly influenced by Critical Race Theory and SOGI pedagogy. School library is labeled as "Safe space" and holds a wide range of feminist literature.

Older high school in Vancouver that offers its auditorium to other schools when it's available…read more Seems like a decent place but didn't wander around too much.