Our Students
Alta Vista P.S. has an enrollment of about 650 students. Our students come from varied ethnic backgrounds and many speak a third language. Most of our students begin with us in Kindergarten and we receive a number of students in grade 7 from Charles Hulse, Pleasant Park and Riverview schools. Our students go on to attend Ridgemont, Hillcrest, Brookfield, Canterbury, Colonel By International Baccalaureate program and the Ottawa Technical Secondary School for their high school education. Students display pride for their school through their involvement in a variety of extra-curricular activities. We are very proud of our students. They work hard, play well and give much back to the local and global community. As well as assisting others, our students contribute to their school through volunteer initiatives.
Our Staff
Alta Vista P.S. has a dedicated staff of more than 50 who work together with students and parents to offer a supportive, positive learning environment for students. Our teachers, educational assistants, office staff, custodial staff, library technician, and multicultural liaison officer, continually upgrade their skills through courses, workshops, professional reading, meetings, and discussions with colleagues. We are proud of our success in promoting student learning. We encourage students to strive for academic excellence and develop and demonstrate Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Perseverance in their academic and personal lives.
Our Community
Drawing from a variety of local Ottawa-Centre communities, Alta Vista P.S. families are a richly diverse group who work together to make Alta Vista a safe and caring place to learn. We have an active and supportive School Council who do much to support our students and staff. In partner ship with School Council,students benefit from many initiatives. Together as a team, parents, volunteers and the community work closely with school staff to enrich the learning experiences of our students. The school is widely used by the community outside of school hours and we enjoy a close partnership with the AVCC Alta Vista Child Care Centre (third party day care) on site offering before and after-school care for students ages 4–12.
Mission Statement
Alta Vista Public School is a safe and caring community where we develop independent, respectful and responsible citizens who engage in life-long learning.
Facilities and Resources
- A digital classroom as part of the library/resource centre
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24 laptops
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Music rooms (for our intermediate strings and drumming programs)
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Reflection/ Resource Room to support students with educational and behavioral needs
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2 Gyms - with change rooms
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A large yard with a soccer field on the Intermediate yard, a play structure and green space in the junior yard and a large play structure/sandbox in the primary yard.