# Aspenwood Elementary > Aspenwood Elementary (2001 Panorama Drive, V3H 5G8) — primary K–5 feeder for Heritage Woods Secondary. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/aspenwood-elementary-school-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Elementary · Upper Panorama / Heritage Woods · SD43 ## Aspenwood Elementary — parents' guide + homes in the catchment. Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s read on Aspenwood Elementary — one of the primary K–5 feeders for Heritage Woods Secondary. What the catchment actually covers on the Panorama slope, what the K → middle → secondary pipeline looks like, and how to buy into it cleanly. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Aspenwood Elementary School Guide? Aspenwood Elementary (2001 Panorama Drive, V3H 5G8) — primary K–5 feeder for Heritage Woods Secondary. Full school profile: programs, catchment, registration, plus a Port Moody REALTOR® **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Quick answer **Aspenwood Elementary School** — Aspenwood Elementary School is a elementary school in Port Moody, serving grades K–5 in the Heritage Woods · Upper Panorama · Heritage Mountain slope area. Heritage Woods Secondary feeder — upper Panorama Drive. Address: 2001 Panorama Drive, V3H 5G8. Phone 604-464-5848. Verified school facts · SD43 ## About Aspenwood Elementary. School type Elementary Grades K–5 District SD43 (Coquitlam School District) Address 2001 Panorama Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 5G8 Phone [604-464-5848](tel:+16044645848) Website [SD43 school page →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/aspenwood/Pages/default.aspx) Administration (2025–26) Don Hutchinson (Principal) VP: Confirm current VP roster with the school office. Enrolment Approximately 509 students (historic figure — confirm current year with the school). School hours Confirm the current year's bell schedule directly with the school at 604-464-5848. In-catchment registration [SD43 district registration →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) Cross-catchment / school of choice [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) Catchment locator [SD43 school locator →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) School details verified against the SD43 school page (June 2026). Bell schedules, administrators, and program details can change year to year — confirm the current year directly with the school office before relying on any specific number. What this school is best known for ## One of the primary K–5 feeders for the Heritage Woods Secondary catchment — the closest elementary to Heritage Woods Secondary, just up the Panorama slope. Aspenwood Elementary sits high on Panorama Drive, on the upper slope of the Heritage Mountain / Heritage Woods corridor. It's roughly a kilometre west of Heritage Woods Secondary, and the practical effect is that Aspenwood is the elementary half of an end-to-end Heritage Woods pipeline. Families inside the Aspenwood catchment know the K → middle → secondary path without needing to re-shop schools at grade 6 or grade 9. Programs & academic profile ## What Aspenwood Elementary actually offers. ### Core K–5 English program Standard BC elementary curriculum. ### Learning support and inclusion SD43 inclusive-education model — resource teachers, learning support, counselling. ### ELL support Standard SD43 English Language Learning programming. ### Library and learning commons Standard SD43 elementary library, with digital-literacy programming. ### Indigenous education District-wide Indigenous Education programming applies. ### Transportation note SD43 does not provide bus service. The school is on a steep section of Panorama Drive — families plan around driving or walking. Catchment, feeders & cross-catchment ## Where Aspenwood Elementary students come from — and where they go next. ### Catchment area Upper Panorama Drive, the Heritage Woods residential area, and the southern slopes of the Heritage Mountain corridor. Catchment lines split with Heritage Mountain Elementary and Mountain Meadows Elementary on adjacent streets — always verify a specific address through the SD43 locator. ### Feeds in from Aspenwood is a K-entry-point school. There is no prior level feeder. ### Promotes to Students typically promote to Eagle Mountain Middle (grades 6–8) in Anmore, then on to Heritage Woods Secondary (grades 9–12). ### Cross-catchment SD43 allows cross-catchment enrolment when space permits, allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) Catchment lines run down individual streets and can put one side of a road in one catchment and the opposite side in the next. Always verify a specific address with the [SD43 school locator](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) before relying on any boundary statement. Extracurriculars · sports · clubs ## Top extracurriculars at Aspenwood Elementary. - Intramural sports across grade levels - Choir and music programming - Library / learning commons activities - Cross-country and seasonal sports — typical of SD43 elementary athletics - Outdoor learning programming — the school's setting supports nature-based curriculum Programs change year to year. Confirm the current season's club and sport list on the school's Programs / Clubs page. Inside the catchment · housing read ## Buying inside the Aspenwood Elementary catchment — what I tell clients. Inside the Aspenwood catchment you're looking at the upper Heritage Woods slope — large detached homes built primarily in the early 2000s, lots that back onto green belt, and a stable resale market. The catchment trades on the end-to-end Heritage Woods feeder relationship: Aspenwood → Eagle Mountain Middle → Heritage Woods Secondary is one of the most consistent K–12 pipelines in SD43. 1. Verify the catchment for any specific address — Heritage Mountain Elementary and Mountain Meadows are adjacent, and a single block can flip between catchments. 2. Aspenwood, like much of Heritage Woods, was built primarily in the early-to-mid 2000s. Many homes are now hitting the 20-year mark — budget for roof, mechanicals, and exterior in your buyer-side underwriting. 3. The school is high on the slope. If you're car-dependent, factor winter conditions; if you have older grade-school children, the walk-to-school grade is real exercise. 4. SD43 does not bus. The Heritage Woods pocket is large enough that out-of-catchment families with cross-catchment placements typically drive — confirm carpool options before committing. Frequently asked questions ## Aspenwood Elementary — FAQ. ### Is Aspenwood Elementary a good school? Aspenwood is one of the primary K–5 feeders for the Heritage Woods Secondary catchment. It is the closest elementary to Heritage Woods Secondary and offers a stable, predictable K → middle → secondary pathway. For families specifically targeting Heritage Woods Secondary, Aspenwood is one of the cleanest catchment buys. ### Who is the principal at Aspenwood Elementary? Don Hutchinson is the current principal per the SD43 2025–26 administrators listings. ### What is the catchment for Aspenwood Elementary? Upper Panorama Drive, the Heritage Woods residential area, and the southern slopes of the Heritage Mountain corridor. Catchment lines split with Heritage Mountain Elementary and Mountain Meadows on adjacent streets. Verify any specific address with the SD43 school locator. ### Where do Aspenwood students go for middle school? Eagle Mountain Middle in Anmore (grades 6–8), which is adjacent to Heritage Woods Secondary. ### Where do Aspenwood students go for high school? Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody (grades 9–12). ### Does Aspenwood Elementary have French Immersion? No. Aspenwood is an English-only K–5. SD43's Port Moody French Immersion entry point is École Glenayre Elementary. ### How big is Aspenwood Elementary? Approximately 509 students historically — confirm the current year with the school office at 604-464-5848. ### Does SD43 bus to Aspenwood? No. SD43 has discontinued bus transportation district-wide. Parents drive or arrange private transportation. ### Can my child attend Aspenwood from out-of-catchment? Yes — through the SD43 cross-catchment / school-of-choice process, when space permits. The Heritage Woods feeder reputation drives cross-catchment demand, so placements aren't guaranteed. ### What is Aspenwood Elementary's address and phone? 2001 Panorama Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 5G8. Phone 604-464-5848 (verify against the SD43 directory — a secondary number 604-461-7680 has been listed historically). Continue your Coquitlam school research ## Related Tri-Cities school + catchment pages. [Main hub ### Coquitlam Schools (main hub) The full SD43 schools guide for the Tri-Cities.](/coquitlam-schools/) [Hub ### Best Schools in Coquitlam Ranked guide to the top Coquitlam SD43 schools.](/best-schools-in-coquitlam/) [Programs ### French Immersion Schools Every SD43 French Immersion entry point.](/french-immersion-schools-coquitlam/) [Private ### Private Schools (Tri-Cities) Independent schools serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam.](/private-schools-coquitlam-area/) Sources & methodology School facts verified against the [SD43 Aspenwood Elementary school page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/aspenwood/Pages/default.aspx), the [SD43 2025–26 School Listings (administrators) PDF](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/DistrictMap/Documents/2025-2026%20School%20Listings%20with%20Admin%20Email%20Contacts.pdf), and the [SD43 school locator](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx). Catchment, registration, and cross-catchment information from [SD43's cross-catchment policy page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx). Real estate commentary is the professional opinion of Craig Johnston, REALTOR® license V99960, working under The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West and serving the SD43 Tri-Cities market. Page reviewed and dated June 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision. ## Buying into the Aspenwood Elementary catchment? Talk to Craig. A long-time Tri-Cities resident and licensed REALTOR®, Craig knows the catchment streets, the boundary risks, and the homes that come up inside the Aspenwood Elementary catchment before they hit the public market. 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