Berkshire Park Elementary

Infobox Education in Canada
name= Berkshire Park Elementary
mission statement= Our school community is dedicated to empowering children to achieve their personal best.
streetaddress= 15372 94 Avenue
city= Surrey
province= British Columbia
areacode= 604
phone= 581-5500
fax= 583-9286
email=
url= http://www.sd36.bc.ca/Berkshirepark/
schoolboard= School District 36 Surrey
superintendent=
trustee=
affiliation=
principal= Mr. Angelo R. Morelli,
viceprincipal=
administrator=
staff=
fundingtype= Public
schooltype= Elementary School
grades= K-7
language= English
area= North Surrey
mascot= Broncs
motto=
teamname= Berkshire Broncs
colours= white, blue
founded=

Berkshire Park Elementary is a public elementary school that officially opened on March 21st 1989 in School District 36 on 15372 94 Avenue in Surrey BC. The school expanded in 2000 when a new wing was added. At present, there are 427 students from Kindergarten through grade 7, 27 teachers, as well as many other specialized staff. It is one of only 2 schools in Surrey that has the MACC (Multi-age Cluster Class) which is a program that focuses on gifted students from grades 5 to 7. 40% of the student population at Berkshire Park is ESL and therefore the school provides an excellent ESL program and has a full time ESL kindergarten. To add to the already diverse student population of the school, Berkshire Park recently welcomed 14 international students. In addition to MACC, Berkshire Park offers counselling, a great library and programs in the fields of music and French as well as aboriginal and student development. The parents and guardians of students who attend Berkshire Park are highly encouraged to take part in their child’s educational experience by joining the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and attending monthly meetings. In addition to the PAC, there is a School Planning Council which consists of three elected parents, one elected teacher, and the Principal, Mr. Morelli. The purpose of the council is to collaborate the ideas of staff and parents about further developing a school plan which focuses on student achievement.

The bell schedule for the 2007/2008 school year is as follows:

Morning Entrance:

8:40 Warning Bell

8:45 Late Bell

Recess:

10:15 Begins

10:30 Ends

Lunch:

12:00 Begins

12:10 Second Bell- may go outside

12:20 Third Bell- everyone outside

12:40 Ends

12:45 Late Bell

End of the Day:

2:30 Final Bell

References

*http://www.sd36.bc.ca/
*http://www.sd36.bc.ca/Berkshirepark/