Throughout the school year, educators work to empower learners through engaging approaches that cultivate essential skills and enhance student achievement in the foundational areas of literacy and numeracy. What follows are some recent examples of elementary students sharing their learning.
Twelfth Avenue Elementary came together for Math Fest. Student leaders created math games and challenges that they shared with the community. A Grade 7 class at Kitchener Elementary explored Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with a STEAM project they showcased. At Brentwood Park Elementary, a Grade 4/5 class had a “math explosion” in their room.
Battle of the Books, which promotes a love of reading, drew the attention of students from across the District. Children in Grades 6 and 7 “battle” in teams, working together to answer questions about the 10 books that they have read for the competition. School teams “battle” against groups from other Burnaby Schools. In a tight contest, Lakeview Elementary’s team had the highest score.
There is also a District French Battle of the Books. Separately, French Immersion students from Brantford Elementary practiced their language skills on a trip to Quebec.
Suncrest Elementary featured their Poetry Contest winners in their school spring newsletter. The poets won a pizza party for their class. At Chaffey-Burke Elementary, a Grade 6/7 class worked on procedural writing and then spent some time in the library analyzing existing board games – all in preparation for making their own.
Posted June 2026