Principal's Message

Principal’s Message to the Cloverley Elementary School Community — April 24, 2026

Dear Families,

I am very excited to be joining the Cloverley Elementary community as the founding Principal. I am currently the Principal at Upper Lynn Elementary and previously spent nine years as Principal at École Boundary Elementary. Prior to that, I worked as a Vice Principal and classroom teacher across several schools in both North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including Braemar, Westview, Carisbrooke, and Bowen Island Community School. Over the years, I have taught a wide range of grades from Grade 3 through Grade 7, and began my career as a TTOC in Vancouver and West Vancouver, including time at Rockridge Secondary teaching Math and Tech Ed. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of students at all stages of their learning and the importance of meeting their needs both in and out of the classroom.

Opening a new school is something special. This is an opportunity for us to build something together from the ground up. My focus is on creating a strong, connected school where students feel safe, included, and ready to learn. We will meet students where they are at and support them through this transition into a new school. Kindness, a sense of belonging, and strong relationships will be at the centre of our work as we build a vibrant learning community together. I also believe deeply in the strength of a collaborative educational team, and I am looking forward to building a culture where staff feel supported and families feel welcomed and connected to the school.

Family is a big part of who I am. My wife and I have two daughters who currently attend Ridgeway and will be joining Cloverley with me. You will often see me around the Lonsdale area, at the soccer field or field hockey pitch, or out in the community with my family. I also organize the North Vancouver School District’s Track and Field program, which is something I care deeply about as it supports students across the entire district and promotes participation, teamwork, and healthy, active lifestyles. I am excited to live and work in this community and look forward to getting to know all of you as we begin this journey together.

Sincerely,

Tim MacLeod