PHILIP SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

'Philip Sheffield Elementary' is a public elementary school in Abbotsford, British Columbia part of School District 34 Abbotsford. Philip Sheffield Elementary School is a small inner city school located in central Abbotsford on Pine Street.

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History

Present

Uncertain Future

History

The school was built in the late 1920’s as a high school and was rededicated Philip Sheffield High School in 1936. It remained the only high school in the Abbotsford school district for twenty five years. The school is rich in history with many prominent members of the community receiving their education at this school.

Present

Effective September 2005, Philip Sheffield became a K-5 school. All classes are split grades. The school goals are geared toward the improvement of student achievement in Reading and Social Responsibility, in particular. Staff and parents work together to improve learning and there is a great sense of community. Guided Reading, Literature Profiles and Performance Based Assessments from an integral part of the literacy program. Numeracy results have always been above average.
The school has an updated computer lab and new electronic equipment (e.g. digital cameras, Video recorders, Power Point projector). Students are able to use a variety of technologies to enhance learning. The Library has a large and comprehensive collection of fiction and non-fiction resources due, in part, to the amalgamation of Abbotsford Elementary and Philip Sheffield, and also in part, to current resources being added consistently to the collection.

Uncertain Future

A decision on the future of Philip Sheffield will be made at an Abbotsford School Board meeting on April 2, 2007.[1] The 74 Students at the school would either be transferred to Margaret Stenersen Elementary School or Dr Thomas A Swift Elementary School. Which are local Elementary schools in the area with enrollments both 3 fold larger than Philip Sheffield.