Students and staff at three elementary schools are returning this fall with the added excitement of beginning the 2026-27 school year with their new building or completed expansion.
Stride Avenue Community School’s state-of-the-art building, as well as Brentwood Park and Nelson Elementary schools’ expansions are all ready to welcome their school communities. These and other capital projects in the District and beyond were celebrated at an event with Premier David Eby at Stride on September 1.
Kristin Schnider is Chair of the Burnaby Board of Education:
We’re grateful for the Ministry’s support for these and other projects underway. Schools are the heart of our communities: safe places to learn with child care spaces where possible and other services that help families and communities thrive.”
The seismic replacement of Stride’s new building includes space for an Indigenous Hub, child care with before and after school care, and the StrongStart BC program. The project, with 415 seats, was designed with environmental efficiency to reduce emissions.
At Nelson Elementary, the newly constructed prefabricated four-classroom addition provides space for 100 new students.
Phase one of construction at Brentwood Park Elementary is anticipated to be ready early this fall and will include seven more classrooms and a new gym. The expansion will provide 165 new seats. The next phase of the project includes a seismic upgrade of the entire school and an addition for more child care.
Other Capital Projects Underway
An expansion at Kitchener Elementary is also anticipated to be ready this fall and will create space for 500 new seats.
Construction started in July at Cameron Elementary for a three-story replacement school and is anticipated to be completed in September of 2028. This project will add 425 seats, increasing the school to accommodate 770 students. It will feature a neighbourhood learning centre, include before and after school care spaces, and a community hub for Indigenous learning.
At Alpha Secondary, a new two-story 12-classroom addition will add space for 300 more students. Completion is anticipated in the summer of 2027.
Scroll down to see photos and links to learn more about capital projects in the Burnaby School District.
Learn More About Capital Projects in the District
New Stride Avenue Community School to open in Burnaby on Sept. 8
Freshet News, September 1, 2026
B.C. touts 250 school capital projects since 2017, with 23 ready for coming year
Victoria News, September 1, 2026
Marking 250 school capital projects in B.C. since 2017: Twenty-three new and improved schools opening this September
BC Gov News, September 1, 2026
B.C. Govt Announces Funding for 25 New School Playgrounds
CPAC, May 1, 2026 (video)
$5 million in new playground funding will support kids’ health, well-being
The Voice Online, May 1, 2026ria
25 schools get new playgrounds across B.C.
City News, May 1, 2026
Burnaby and Coquitlam schools to get provincial funding for new playgrounds
Freshet News, May 1, 2026
Two More Accessible Playgrounds Announced for Burnaby Schools
May 2026
Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds
BC Gov News, May 1, 2026
Laying the Foundation for the Future with Construction Progress
February 2026
Construction of classroom addition begins at Burnaby elementary school
Freshet News, February 25, 2026
Beginning construction on new school addition for Burnaby students
BC Gov News, February 19, 2026
Space to Grow: Supporting Families with Young Children
November 2025
Construction of School Additions Underway
August 2025
Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students
BC Gov News, August 13, 2025
Two More Burnaby Schools Getting Additions
September 2024
New student spaces coming quicker to BC communities
BC Gov News, September 18, 2024
Students Returning to News of Upgraded Larger Schools
August 2024
‘Desperately needed’: Burnaby school district gets $67.8M for new, bigger Cameron Elementary
Burnaby Now, August 27, 2024
New $67M Cameron Elementary School to replace the old one
Burnaby Beacon, August 27, 2024
Funding coming for more student seats in Burnaby
BC Gov News, July 31, 2024
Burnaby to get new elementary school in Brentwood area
City News, April 17, 2024
Burnaby gets provincial support for new Brentwood elementary school
Burnaby Now, April 17, 2024
More spaces coming for elementary students in Burnaby
BC Gov News, April 19, 2024
Goodbye and Hello Burnaby North Secondary
February 2024
Two Elementary School Expansions Coming to North Burnaby
December 2023
375 student spaces coming to Burnaby in 2024
Burnaby Beacon, December 11, 2023
$22.5M pre-fab expansion fast-tracked at Burnaby’s Kitchener Elementary
Burnaby Now, December 4, 2023
Burnaby School to Add 15 Classrooms (Video: Watch at 16:27- 17:01)
CTV News Vancouver at 6, December 4, 2023
375 new student spaces coming to Burnaby
BC Gov News, December 4, 2023
Bigger, safer school coming soon to Brentwood Park
Burnaby Beacon, December 1, 2023
Expanded Burnaby elementary school will be safer
BC Gov News, November 29, 2023
Brentwood prioritized in Burnaby school district’s $700M building wish list
Burnaby Now, June 28, 2023
New District-Wide Plan for the Future of School Buildings
May 2023
City and School District Determine Site for New School in Brentwood Neighbourhood
February 2023
Burnaby park picked as site for new Brentwood elementary school
Burnaby Now, February 23, 2023
Seismic Improvements Providing Upgrades
September 2022
New School Announced for Elementary Students at Stride Avenue
April 2021
Seismic Upgrades Announced for Parkcrest and Seaforth
June 2019
Posted September 2026