Welcome to Valleyview Public School
Valleyview Public School is Kenora’s only dual track language school, offering both English and French Immersion programming, starting in Kindergarten. Valleyview is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, fun, and positive learning environment for all students. Our philosophy is providing a rich learning environment for each student through the cooperative efforts of the school, the home and the community.
At Valleyview, we are Growing Together/Grandir Ensemble and we believe:
- Experiential learning grows successful students and citizens,
- School collaboration creates togetherness,
- Community engagement promotes cultural connections.
The 7 Grandfather Teachings (Love, Respect, Honesty, Humility, Bravery, Truth & Wisdom) are embedded in our school culture promoting inclusion and respect for everyone. We’re proud of Valleyview Public School and the role we play in educating our Vipers who learn and grow with us every day.
The staff at Valleyview always put the needs of our students first and go above and beyond to support them. Our bright and open classroom spaces are the perfect place for our youngest learners to explore and learn in. We provide rich learning environments and experiences that foster the development of our children as literate, self-directed problem solvers and lifelong learners.
We would love to have the opportunity to showcase our Kindergarten programs in person. We invite you to contact us to arrange a meeting with the Kindergarten teams and have the chance to tour the school and inquire further about your child’s education at Valleyview Public School.
Our Awesome Programs!
French Immersion
French immersion is a form of bilingual education in which students who do not speak French as a first language will receive instruction in French. In Kindergarten, 100 percent of the instruction is presented in French. Starting in Grade One, English instruction is slowly introduced in subject areas with a gradual increase of English instruction each year thereafter. By Grade Six, the balance of French and English is approximately 50 percent.
STEM—Science / Technology / Engineering / Math
Community Connections
Child Care
Outdoor Learning
Our school grounds set the stage for optimal outdoor learning opportunities for our Kindergartens to engage in a variety of experiential learning activities that inspires a strong connection between themselves and nature.
School Council Engagement Activities
Our Valleyview School Council provides our families with community-building activities such as family swim and skate nights and tubing at Mt. Evergreen.
Coding & Technology Education
At Valleyview, Kindergartens engage in a variety of coding inquiries (like programming “Bots”) to improve problem solving and develop fluency with technology.
School Spirit Days
Our School Spirit Days bring the Valleyview Community together to celebrate a variety of events in our school creating a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Festival Du Voyageur
By celebrating Festival du Voyageur, our staff and students engage in learning about voyageur culture through participating in a variety of activities that were prominent from the voyageur time period of 1690-1850. Some activities we participate in are learning more about the lifestyle of voyageurs by exploring common foods, arts, dances, the French language, and more.
Swimming Lessons
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 take part in swimming lessons each school year.
Nutrition on Weekends Program
Hot Lunch
OPHEA Healthy Schools
Engaging in the Arts
Cultural Awareness
Experiential Learning
Physical Activity
Full-Day Kindergarten
Let’s get your child signed up for Kindergarten at KP today!
Looking for More Information?
Here’s some more information about Valleyview Public School and the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board. Click on a topic to learn more!
We’d love to hear from you!
Sarah Caldwell-Bennett, Principal
Yiota Straight, Vice Principal
