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Clubs/Extracurricular Programs

We offer a variety of clubs and extracurricular programs to enhance and complement the academic program. Examples of clubs and extracurricular programs that are offered at Clifton School:

·        Athletics

·        Dance Club

·        Exercise Club

·        Intramurals

·        Leadership Program

·        Primary and Intermediate Choir

·        Orff Club

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Literacy with Information and Communication Technology

The ultimate purpose for the use of computer technology in schools in The Winnipeg School Division is to support and enhance teaching and learning. Students and staff must follow the school’s policies respecting appropriate use of electronic mail and the Internet, including the prohibition of accessing, uploading, downloading or distributing material that the school has determined to be objectionable. Students are required to read and agree with the requirements for appropriate use of technology resources and the Internet. Student access to the Internet and computers will be approved by the school upon receipt of a signed form outlining the appropriate use of technology resources.

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  Nursery and Kindergarten

The Nursery program is an ten-month program available for children who will be four years old by December 31st of the year of enrollment. Kindergarten children must be five years old by December 31st of the year of enrollment. Children who have attended Nursery do not have to register for Kindergarten.  Registration for the next year's classes begins in mid February of each year.

In the interest of safety, Nursery children should be accompanied to and from school each day by a parent or responsible person. At no time should Nursery students be dropped off and left unsupervised.

If there is to be a change in the person designated to pick up Nursery or Kindergarten children, please inform the classroom teacher.

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Physical Education

The goal of physical education is to provide the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to make active living and healthy choices valued in daily life.

If your child is unable to participate for any reason, please provide a note.

The physical education program includes classroom instruction, intramural activities and inter-school activities.

All students are required to participate to the best of their ability during classroom instruction.  Students in Grades 3-6 are required to wear shorts or sweatpants, and a t-shirt.  A pair of clean, dry runners is mandatory for all physical education classes.

Manitoba Education

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Reading Recovery

Reading Recovery is a highly effective early literacy intervention program for Grade One students who are experiencing difficulty with reading and writing. Through an individualized one on one tutorial with a certified Reading Recovery teacher, students receive a thirty minute lesson each school day for 12-20 weeks, in addition to regular classroom instruction. Students are discontinued from the program when they reach grade level expectations, and are able to be successful in the classroom. Reading Recovery is designed to build on students' strengths and encourages success and independence which increases students' self-esteem. Reading Recovery was developed in New Zealand by Dr. Marie Clay. It is currently being implemented in Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, Great Britain and Canada.

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School Library

The school library operates throughout the school year.  Children are encouraged to borrow books from the library. 

The library program is designed to provide opportunities for students to:

  • Engage meaningfully in the inquiry process;

  • Infuse literacy with information and technology;

  • Appreciate literature and cultural diversity; and

  • Enjoy reading, viewing and listening.

Parents' cooperation is requested to ensure that the library books are kept in a safe place at home, and that books are returned to the library on time. A fee will be charged for lost or  damaged books.

The Child Guidance Clinic 

The Child Guidance Clinic provides assistance to students, parents/guardians and teachers in areas of learning difficulties, emotional and social difficulties, mental health problems, and hearing, speech, and language problems. The professional staff of the clinic is made up of psychologists, reading clinicians, speech/language clinicians and social workers. There is also access to the services of psychiatrists and audiologists. These clinicians work closely with the people in students' school, home and community to provide a team approach to dealing with the special needs of students.

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