History
Ventura Park P.S., was officially opened in September 1999 and, for 10 years, provided English instruction to children in Grade 5-8, forming a unique “middle” school environment. A community survey of parents, students and staff elicited the name Ventura Park P.S.
As a result of a school boundary review conducted in 2009, and to respond to the growing parental demand for French Immersion programming, Ventura Park P.S. completed a 3 year transition (2009-2012) phasing out the English program and establishing a French Immersion school. In 2016-2017 the school transitioned to accommodate a grade 1-8 French Immersion program.
Our school motto is "Ensemble vers notre rêve!" or “Come and dream with us!”
Our school sports team mascot is the Ventura Park Vikings.
Our School Touchstone, located in the Mission and Values section of our website, was created in 2012-2013 and was based on input from our staff, students and parent community. The touchstone was composed collaboratively by selected grade 3 and 4 students under the guidance of school administrators. Subsequently, our school recently invited input from students, staff and our school council to update our Touchstone to our new Ventura Vision. Our Ventura Vision guides our actions and fosters inclusion, engagement and a shared purpose for all.
We strongly believe in French Immersion and the importance of learning a second language in a rapidly changing world. Additional language acquisition better prepares a child for life in the 21st century. Choosing Ventura Park as a learning environment for your child is a commitment to their social and academic well-being.
Facilities
We are a full French Immersion school. Our enrolment is approximately 550 students.
A Before and After School program, owned and operated by Le Club Child Care was established at Ventura Park in September 2009 and serves many of our French Immersion students.
Our Ventura Vision:
At Ventura Park Public School, we are a family.
We show kindness, care and respect through our actions and words.
We will step up to help everyone feel safe and included in our school community.
We will work together to grow and learn as a family.