Canyon Heights Elementary is recognized across the North Shore as a leader in promoting safe and active routes to school.
At Canyon Heights we are very active in promoting safe routes to school, including walking, biking, transit, scootering, and Drive to 5, as well as our very own Freedom Fridays! The reason we do all of this is to get kids more active so they are ready to learn when they arrive at school, and to reduce the traffic congestion around our school during drop off and pick up times.
Throughout the year we have safety blitzes with different partner groups including ICBC, NV RCMP, NVSD, DNV Bylaws and Community Policing - to spread awareness about school zones and distracted driving. We also have a great crossing guard program, made up of parent volunteers, to ensure our kids can cross the street safely at our main crosswalk in front of the school. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!
For more information about safe routes at Canyon Heights please have a look at these great infographics.
Throughout the year we have safety blitzes with different partner groups including ICBC, NV RCMP, NVSD, DNV Bylaws and Community Policing - to spread awareness about school zones and distracted driving. We also have a great crossing guard program, made up of parent volunteers, to ensure our kids can cross the street safely at our main crosswalk in front of the school. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!
For more information about safe routes at Canyon Heights please have a look at these great infographics.
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Halloween Safety
Check out this great video with helpful tips on how to stay safe while out and about on Halloween: youtu.be/jYmOtrJiPm4 |
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New Bike Lanes on Highland Boulevard and Queens Road
The District of North Vancouver would like residents to provide input on the two new Bike Lane Projects in our community: Highland Blvd & Queens Road. Please provide your feedback using this link:
www.dnv.org/property-development/current-bike-lane-pilot-projects
The District of North Vancouver would like residents to provide input on the two new Bike Lane Projects in our community: Highland Blvd & Queens Road. Please provide your feedback using this link:
www.dnv.org/property-development/current-bike-lane-pilot-projects
New and Improved Crossings Around Canyon Heights!
Thank you North Vancouver District for the awesome new crosswalk on Lions Ave. It will make it much safer for students to cross there. Also for repainting the main crosswalk in front of our school, and at Highland Blvd. and Tudor where we also have a new safety bump out and more visible signage. Great updates and improvements for back to school!
Thank you North Vancouver District for the awesome new crosswalk on Lions Ave. It will make it much safer for students to cross there. Also for repainting the main crosswalk in front of our school, and at Highland Blvd. and Tudor where we also have a new safety bump out and more visible signage. Great updates and improvements for back to school!
Safe Routes to Canyon Heights
Check out these safe routes to school, including crosswalks, trails, sidewalks and the best walking routes.
Check out these safe routes to school, including crosswalks, trails, sidewalks and the best walking routes.
Drive-to-Five
If you need to drive to school, please park your car a few blocks away and walk your child the five minutes to school.
If you need to drive to school, please park your car a few blocks away and walk your child the five minutes to school.
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Freedom Friday
On Freedom Fridays we encourage all students to walk, bike or scooter to school. With coffee, music and special guests these are a fun way to celebrate our community, healthy kids, and working towards safer streets. |
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School, Playground and Crosswalk Signs
These signs tell you the rules to follow in areas where you need to be extra cautious.
These signs tell you the rules to follow in areas where you need to be extra cautious.
Benefits of Walking to School
Improve grades, memory and thinking skills, as well as many health benefits!
Improve grades, memory and thinking skills, as well as many health benefits!
Active Kids Learn Better
Physically active kids have more active brains and are 20% more likely to earn an A in math or English.
Physically active kids have more active brains and are 20% more likely to earn an A in math or English.
Find some additional articles about active routes, as well as more about the benefits of walking and cycling to school and around our community, check out these useful links: http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxRegina-Jennifer-Keesmaat-Wa
In Portland, Oregon, every day is walk and bike to school day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4FO_9rKLO4
Active & Safe Routes to School website: http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca
Safer crossings urged for Edgemont (North Shore News): http://www.nsnews.com/news/safer-crossings-urged-for-edgemont-1.2198889
In Portland, Oregon, every day is walk and bike to school day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4FO_9rKLO4
Active & Safe Routes to School website: http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca
Safer crossings urged for Edgemont (North Shore News): http://www.nsnews.com/news/safer-crossings-urged-for-edgemont-1.2198889