With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Selkirk Elementary, one of Vancouver’s largest elementary schools, enrolls approximately 660 students from kindergarten to Grade 7. The school offers both English and French Immersion programs, with the latter in its 17th year, comprising 9 divisions.

Located in the diverse Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighborhood, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), and Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ) Nations,Selkirk represents around 30 languages, with significant support for English Language Learners and Indigenous students. The school has three buildings with classrooms and a fourth, housing the Strong Start program and music room.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity fosters a culture of belonging. We emphasize the strength that diversity brings and actively engage students, staff, and the community in anti-racism practices and respectful communication. This year, we continue to prioritize SOGI initiatives, supported by the Intermediate Diversity Club, and celebrate various learning opportunities for all students. We are fortunate to have a highly supportive and engaged community, represented by our Parent Advisory Council (PAC), who supports programs and helps enhance the experiences of students through both fundraising efforts and community building opportunities. The school views families as partners in education. Families are keen participants in field trips, special events, and general day-to-day life at the school.

Selkirk’s library commons functions as a collaborative literacy/STEM Hub. It includes shared laptop and iPad carts as well as various STEM materials. The teacher-librarian collaborates with classroom teachers and student support workers to engage students in activities ranging from coding to architecture. Both the library commons and the South Wing Building host story workshops, offering fun manipulatives to inspire creative writing and storytelling.

With enhanced services support, Selkirk provides essential assistance to families and students. We offer food and daily items through programs like Backpack Buddies, daily snacks, a subsidized lunch program, and the “Books and Breakfast” morning initiative. Additionally, we connect families with external agencies for various services, including out-of-school activities, health care, and food security.