a very involved and committed School Parent Advisory Council;

an enthusiastic and highly valued parent volunteer program;

specialty rooms for science and arts/crafts;

a library that includes extensive collections of both English and French titles;

an emphasis on both music and physical education programs that draws enthusiastic participation from students and accolades from parents;

provision of basic French instruction for English stream students in grades one to six;

cultural activities for enhancement of French programs (for all students);

a wide variety of intra-mural sports activities and inter-school team participation;

attention to individual needs of children through resource and enrichment programming and integration of special education students;

computer assisted learning in a modern lab setting, along with networked computers in each classroom in addition to 2 Smartboards which circulate throughout the school.





GOALS
 

Individual Needs: To provide a rich learning environment which recognizes and respects individual differences.

Work Habits: To develop a sense of responsibility and pride in academic achievement, work habits and all school endeavors.

Self Concept: To promote positive thinking and feelings of confidence and self worth in all students.

Challenging Students: To maximize student achievement in all curricular areas through stimulating programs in both English and French consistent with student needs, differences and interests.

 School and Community: To ensure an atmosphere of trust and mutual support between the school and the community it serves.

Respect: To develop respect and appreciation for all people, especially through the multicultural composition and program diversity of our school.

Responsibility: To encourage students to be effective problem solvers and take responsibility for their own actions actions and learning..


We believe the mission of École Riverview School is to create a positive learning community which encourages creativity and enables individuals to become active, cooperative learners and responsible citizens.