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Location
French Immersion: North to the City limits, south to
Yellowhead Trail between 82nd Street and Fort Road and
the River, and east between 82 Street to the East City
limits.
Spanish Bilingual: In addition to having the same catchment
and attendance areas as the French Immersion program,
the Spanigh Bilingual program boundaries include
the section west of 82 Street to the City limits and north
of 153 Avenue to the City limits.
Our Motto
"We Learn in the Light of Christ."
Our Mission
École Father Leo Green is a faith community dedicated to learning. Our mission is to provide a positive Catholic identity and learning environment where we celebrate children, the French and Spanish languages, and their cultures. Guided by the teachings of Christ, we respect the dignity and worth of all individuals while striving for excellence in education.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, Chess club (optional cost), Running club, Art Club , Rosary Prayer Group, Intramurals, Student leadership opportunities, Social Justice Initiatives, Grade Six student government, Fieldtrips - school wide and classroom, Concerts, Special hot lunch and theme days, Book Fairs, Yearly family dance, Fundraising, Partnerships with St. Dominic SavarioSavario, Our Lady
of Guadalupe and St. John Bosco Parishes, French and Spanish Cultural events |
Key Features
The French Immersion and Spanish
Bilingual programs are designed specifically for children whose
first language is not French or Spanish. Your child
has the opportunity to become functionally bilingual
in French or Spanish
Entry at kindergarten and grade 1 for French
Immersion
The Spanish Bilingual program offered in Kindergarten and grade 2 for 2008-2009
Strong academic focus
Quality education in Catholic faith, beliefs, and traditions
Safe and caring environment
Integration of new technology
Transportation available/Free Kindergarten
bussing
Programs
French Immersion Junior Kindergarten
French Immersion K - grade 6
Spanish Bilingual - K - grade 1
Excellent music program K-6
Balanced Literacy (French, Spanish and English)
Early Reading Intervention
Enrichment programming; differentiation to meet student needs in class
Cross grade level buddy programs
New playground - grade 3-6
Resources
Committed professional staff
Inclusive Education team
Specialist Music teacher
Involved and effective School Advisory Council & Kindergarten Advisory Council
Classroom and school libraries
Dedicated Parent volunteers
Access to services: Capital Health, E-SHIP, and other community agencies as required
On-site: YMCA before and after school care
Transportation available to other childcare arrangements within catchment area
Teachers work in Professional Learning Communities
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