- Westwood Elementary School (Prince George)
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name= Westwood Elementary
imagesize= 300px
motto= Working Together For Kids' Sake
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streetaddress= 2633 Vanier Dr
city= Prince George
province=British Columbia
postalcode= V2N 1V1
areacode= 250
phone= 562-3076
fax= 563-7952
email=
url= http://www.west.sd57.bc.ca/
schoolnumber= 5757068
schoolboard=School District 57 Prince George
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principal= Mr. A. Cable
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fundingtype= Public
schooltype=Elementary school
grades= K-7
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mascot= The Wildcat
teamname= Westwood Wildcats
colours= Grey and Black
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enrollment= 283
enrollment_as_of=January 16 ,2006 Westwood Elementary is a public
elementary school inPrince George, British Columbia part ofSchool District 57 Prince George .Demographics
Westwood is a large school in the established neighborhood of Westwood, enrolling 340 students from K-7. Their multi-cultural population helps students develop respect for diversity and one another. Westwood is proud of the climate they maintain.
Facilities
Westwood has a large gym and library. There is a networked computer lab and they are wired in with local and wide area networks. The school has two adventure playgrounds and large playing fields where the students enjoy many games. Adjacent to the school are tennis courts and blacktop basketball courts. Thanks to our community association, we have an outdoor rink in the winter. The school is also accessible by wheelchair.
Instruction
Westwood teachers use a mix of teaching styles giving students many varied learning opportunities. The school has a strong focus on Academic Achievement. Therefore, they take the time to recognize Honor Roll Students each term. Pupils in Grades 3-7 use a daily planner which they have found to be a valuable link between the home and school. There is a strong correlation between school success and the daily use of the planner. Westwood also has a comprehensive transition plan. The plan helps to build a bridge between Grade 7 & 8, so that students and parents are well informed about programs, choices, and expectations at the Junior High School. Westwood features a Resource Team that works as a problem solving group designed to support teachers, parents and community agencies in meeting the diverse needs of the pupils. They have a morning and afternoon kindergarten class to choose from.
chool Teams
*Volleyball, Basketball,Track and Field and Massey Place Relays
*Sports Days
*Pizza Days
*Science Fair
*Art Club
*Cultural program
*Field trips to Barkerville, the Symphony, Fort George Museum, the pool, ice skating and morePrograms
*Big brother/Big Sister Mentorship Program
*Formal Student Recognition plan including Honor Roll
*Daily Music Program
*Aboriginal Education Worker
*Programs for nonviolent crisis intervention
*Students' Council
*D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness & Resistance Education)
*Jump Rope for Heart
*Buddy System between different grades for social and academic.
*Library Club
*SPCA Bite Free Program
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