Our Programs
At Ventura Park P.S. we have several programs for the students:
Enhancement Programs
- Bullying Prevention Programs
- Performing Arts Programs
- formal and informal social skills support
Character Education
- Monthly Character Assemblies
- Character Certificates
Student Leadership
- Student Leadership Team
- Conflict Mediators
- Eco-Club
- Monitoring Programs (Lunchtime monitors, Bus monitors, Milk Monitors, Frozen Yogurt/Popcorn Monitors)
- Restorative Practices Discipline Model
- Extra-curricular activities
- School Council
- Parent Education Workshops
Athletics and Clubs
At Ventura Park we believe that extracurricular activities are important for students. Extracurricular activities are offered on a volunteer basis by staff members.
Athletics
This year, with our expanding grades at the Junior level, grade 4 and 5 students are being given the opportunity to try out for a school team in the following sports:
Junior and Intermediate Volleyball
Badminton
Junior and Intermediate Basketball
Junior and Intermediate Basketball
Track and Field
Selected students will participate in tournaments against other school teams. Regional tournaments are held for winning teams of each YRDSB school Area. Go Ventura!
Clubs
A variety of clubs are offered throughout the school year based on student interests and scheduling availability.
Healthy Snacks
- Organized by the school office
- Apple slices
- Cheese strings
- Crackers
Pizza
- Organized by School Council
- Three sessions, payable on School Cash Online (SCO)
- Available on Fridays
Bar Burrito
- Organized by School Council
- Three sessions, payable on School Cash Online (SCO)
- Available on Mondays
Mr. Sub
- Organized by School Council
- Three sessions, payable on School Cash Online (SCO)
- Available on Wednesdays
Lunch Lady
- Lunch Lady
- Organized by Lunch Lady
- Available Tuesdays
- Orders placed online, directly with Lunch Lady