About

General information

• Geographically located in a largely agricultural area, 2 km south of Oakwood in Central Ontario.
• Serves a number of dormitory villages whose populations commute to larger urban centres for work.
• Regular Ontario Curriculum, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8
• Full day Early Learning Kindergarten program
• Grade 1 to 8 classes with an integrated Special Education program
• Community atmosphere where character counts
• Very active student body, extensive extra-curricular activities in the areas of music, drama, athletics, and academics
• Supportive parents/guardians with an involved School Council

Parent participation

Parents/guardians and staff work closely to ensure that students have many expanded opportunities for academic success. Parent/guardian involvement is valued in all aspects of school life.

Programs

• School-wide focus on literacy and numeracy with high expectations for all students.
• Effective school based resource team providing early identification and programming for at-risk students.
• Regular Ontario Curriculum, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
• Full day Early Learning Kindergarten program.
• Grade 1 to 8 classes with an integrated Special Education program.

Events and activities

• Variety of fun league and extra-curricular activities focusing on participation and nurturing team sportsmanship skills and a love for the arts.
• Sports teams (cross country, volleyball, basketball, soccer, skipping, track and field).
• Music Grade 1 to 8, including choirs and school band.
• Staff /student games (soccer, basketball).
• Nutritional snack.
• Terry Fox Run.
• Overnight field trips in Grade 6, 7, and 8.