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L.Y. Cairns School

Principal: Errol Johnson
Address: 10510 45 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 0A1
Phone: 780-434-9561
Fax: 780-438-6133
Email: lycairns@epsb.ca
Web: https://lycairns.epsb.ca/
Grades

7-12

Ward – Trustee

F – Julie Kusiek

Total Enrolment 2024–25View more information

416

Growth Control Model
2024–25
Level 1
2025–26
Level 1
Programs 2025–26
Program Enrolment 2024–25View more information
8
356
47

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About L.Y. Cairns School

L.Y. Cairns School helps students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to live constructive and meaningful lives. Students acquire employability skills, develop dignity, self-esteem and self-awareness, and become responsible, independent citizens. We are a Grade 7 to 12 school that offers:

  • Knowledge and Employability
  • Work Experience
  • the Registered Apprenticeship Program
  • Community Services
  • Choice for Change
  • Transition Support

L.Y. Cairns School serves a wide range of students with mild and moderate special needs who live throughout the Edmonton area. Our students receive a variety of fine arts, vocational and recreation programs, and we strive to maximize the potential growth of each student.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

We believe:

  • in respecting and embracing the diversity of our students' unique needs, interests and strengths
  • in providing students with outstanding educational experiences both in the school and in the community
  • that each student has potential and will achieve success through a variety of programs that are challenging and delivered at a level that meets their abilities

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(2025–26)

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