Ever since Alta Vista Public School opened its doors in April, 1949, it has ben a vital part of a wonderful community. Our dedicated staff nurtures a positive attitude towards self and others. Through challenging learning experiences, our school helps build responsible members of society in a safe and caring learning environment. Our parent volunteers and members of School Council add to the rich learning environment that we offer our children. We reach out to our greater community through various projects, and our Ottawa community uses the school for sports programs, leasing the gym most evenings and some weekends.
Our School Offers:
• A vibrant population of approximately 650 students
• JK-8 English plus Early (SK-8) and Late (7-8) French-Immersion
• A highly involved parent community
• A dedicated and nurturing staff
• Quality, specialized string and drumming music programs in grades 7 & 8
• A wide variety of extracurricular activities
• Special Education and English Language Support
• Junior (grades 4-6) System Learning Disability Class
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Alta Vista will continue to offer half-day kindergarten (9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.) in 2010-2011. >Read more about Alta Vista's programs
Mission Statement
Alta Vista Public School is a Safe and Caring community where we develop independent, respectful and responsible citizens, who engage in life-long learning.