Our Schooll

Alta Vista PS
We acknowledge that our learning is taking place on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory. We thank the Algonquin Nation for hosting us and recognize their enduring presence on this land.

Quick Facts 

  • Our school welcomes approximately 650 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 each year.

  • We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, the English program with Core French, and Early French Immersion.

  • 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.

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.

Our Vision: Have each child become a knowledgeable, pro-active and contributing member of society.

Our Motto: Excellence in a Safe and Caring Community.

Registration


Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page.

About Our School


Alta Vista Public School has been proudly serving the Alta Vista community since 1947. We are a large school offering a variety of programs to our culturally and linguistically diverse students. What makes us special? Engaged students, staff, and parents! 

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