Welcome

Welcome to Caernarvon School - English Core and Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program K-6

School Profile
Caernarvon School is an elementary school located in north central Edmonton in the Castledowns area. The school serves a broad range of student needs as the community is diverse in population and cultural backgrounds. This school year we have 380 students  registered in our various programs.

Caernarvon School is one of five elementary schools within Edmonton Public Schools offering the Chinese Mandarin bilingual program. Caernarvon's attendance area for the bilingual program is west of 82 St., east of 127 St. and north of the Yellowhead. Bussing is available for students living within these boundaries.

Caernarvon's Philosophy
At Caernarvon School everyone will be treated with dignity and respect.  We believe:

• That literacy and numeracy are the foundation for all learning.
• In encouraging students to take ownership for their learning and behaviour.
• That a safe environment enhances creativity and promotes risk taking.
• In recognizing diverse cultural groups and student abilities - "Strength in diversity".
• Parents, students and teachers are partners in learning.    

Principal:  Gary McCorquodale
Ward Trustee:  Bev Esslinger
Superintendent of Schools:  Edgar Schmidt