Silverdale Elementary is located on the shared, unsurrendered and traditional lands of the Sto:lo
people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this
land since time immemorial. With gratitude for their stewardship of this place of trees, hills and
streams, Silverdale Elementary School was officially opened in 1892 on the corner of Cooper
and Silverdale roads. The school was rebuilt twice before closing in 1959, which is the same year
the present building was constructed. In the fall of 2024, the 65th anniversary of this
configuration is celebrated. We benefit from the long history of the importance of learning at
our school, as well as the caring connections we have with our families and neighbours. We are
a community of learners, who care for each other so that we can all learn every day.