How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Students are expected and taught to behave in ways that reflect the Catholic nature of the school. There are many opportunities for the students to work and play together within the academic programs and in the school yard. Fall activities, Earth Day and activity day are some of the organized annual activities where students of all ages work together in teams.
Many of our families have immigrated to Canada. While many of the students speak English fluently, the language of communication in the home is not English. We recognize this fact and try to support the traditional language and culture at school while insisting that English is best learned by daily usage. We recognize that the vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and cultural expressions must not be assumed to have been learned as part of the family environment. We place particular emphasis in the primary grades on the development of vocabulary.
For each student the needs are different. At St. Rene Goupil, we individualize the programs to meet the academic needs and integrate the students into their peer-related classrooms so that there is an experience of regular classroom routines and expectations and also opportunities to make friends with their peers.
The programs at St. René Goupil are based on those set out by the school board and the Ministry of Education. The classroom teachers modify the guidelines to suit the uniqueness of the community. Heterogeneous groupings, a variety of instructional strategies, remediation, and tutoring are part of the daily methodology in the classrooms. We encourage parent volunteers to assist us in the classrooms. They are our biggest supporters because they see first-hand what happens in the school.
A full range of physical activities: soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, cross-country and track & field at the house-league and intramural levels afford opportunities for structured games and friendly competition. In addition, there are activities such as chess, drama, W5H, arts and crafts, vocal and instrumental music, festivals, and performances. There is something for everyone.
Family Of Schools
Area 7, ELEM - Kevin Malcolm
Enrollment
56
Principal
Mirella Rossi
