École Whitehorse Elementary School

About École Whitehorse Elementary School

School Vision

In our French immersion learning community, we work towards our full potential as engaged life-long learners and caring global citizens.

School Brand

I GROW, I SPEAK, I CARE, WE BELONG

School Mission

We support life-learning by:

• Having high expectations for academic achievement
• Providing challenging, stimulating environments and creative experiences
• Encouraging independence, perseverance, risk taking and self-awareness

We care for ourselves, our community and our world by:

• Being safe and respectful
• Accepting and celebrating ourselves and others
• Cooperating as leaders and team members

School Philosophy

One of the key goals in an elementary school is to establish a positive learning environment that places emphasis on the continuous development of the child. We must recognize the importance of our role in developing, within students, the foundations for life-long learning. Every child has the right to succeed at his/her level. For learning to occur, basic human needs must be met. Learning is enhanced when the learner has opportunities to speak, listen, read, write, see, think, pretend, practice, experiment, manipulate, take risks and reflect. Learning is further enhanced when the learner feels valued, accepted, and respected.