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.
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.
Mission & Values
At Ventura Park, we have captured our mission, vision and values in our School Touchstone:
Ventura Park Touchstone
Vikings discover new things.
At Ventura Park we show respect for others by sharing, caring, and giving of ourselves.
We accept people for who they are. It is not our place to judge. We are inclusive.
Everyone at our school uses appropriate language. We think before we speak.
The words we choose show kindness and caring; our actions speak louder than words.
We are kind and loyal. We are family. We are friends.
We take responsibility for ourselves, our classmates, and our world.
We cherish nature and defend our planet.
The choices we make define who we are.
A positive attitude lifts us higher.
We learn from our mistakes; failing is better than never trying.
Bullying is not welcomed here; we always feel safe.
As Vikings, we are forever on a journey.
Ventura Park-Pierre de touche
Les Vikings découvrent de nouvelles choses.
À Ventura Park nous montrons le respect envers les autres à travers le partage, l’affection, et en donnant du nôtre
Nous acceptons les gens tel qu’ils sont. Ce n'est pas à nous de juger. Nous sommes inclusifs.
Dans notre école, chacun de nous utilise un langage approprié. Nous réfléchissons avant de parler. Les mots que nous choisissons démontrent la gentillesse et l’affection ; nos actes valent mieux que les mots.
Nous sommes gentils et loyaux. Nous sommes une famille. Nous sommes des amis.
Nous répondons de nos actes. Nous nous sentons responsables envers nos camarades et le monde.
Nous chérissons la nature et défendons notre planète.
Les choix que nous faisons définissent qui nous sommes.
Une attitude positive nous élève.
Nous apprenons de nos fautes; faillir vaut mieux que ne jamais essayer.
L'intimidation n'est pas acceptée ici; nous nous sentons toujours en sécurité.
En tant que Vikings, nous sommes toujours en quête.