Lord Tennyson Elementary School provides a French immersion curriculum for more than 400 students from kindergarten to grade 7. Located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, the LEED Gold target project features state-of-the-art 21st-century learning environments on the first two levels and a 69-space child care centre with an expansive outdoor play area on the third level. The project is a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, the Vancouver School Board and the City of Vancouver.
project
Lord Tennyson School & Child Care
location
Vancouver
client
Vancouver School Board, City of Vancouver
completion
2022
size
3,700 m2
school main entry
sustainability
LEED Gold certified
level two school
The repurposing of underutilized space such as rooftops in residential areas helps families to find care in their neighbourhood, eases children’s transition to kindergarten, and builds community connections.
City of Vancouver
level three child care
sustainability
LEED Gold certified
view looking northeast
view looking southeast
south elevation
kindergarten play area
It is crucial that we get students in our district into seismically safe schools as soon as possible. I 'm so pleased to see a new school for Tennyson students and staff.
Vancouver School Board trustee