Westboro Elementary School

Character education is a focal point at Westboro:

• Our character education program at Westboro consists of assemblies that highlight character traits.
• At Westboro we are supporting students in the implementation of their positive character traits through action-based character education. Westboro's action-based character education will incorporate outreach projects through out the school year.
• Each outreach project will identify the character traits being demonstrated by staff and students.
• Teacher reinforcement in the classroom and daily announcements will emphasize our action-based character education programming.
• Students learn to become good citizens through involvement in such philanthropic endeavours as the World Wildlife Fund, Terry Fox Run, Food Bank, Christmas Bureau, LOGOS outreach projects, and UNICEF.

Educational Programs:

• Students with special literacy learning needs are accommodated through our Literacy Support Program (LASS).
• Students in Grades 4-6 receive French instruction through the French as a Second Language (FSL) program.
• In addition to regular programming, Westboro is a local special education centre offering classes for multi-challenged children and houses the Westboro Regional Accessible Playground.  The PLACE classroom is designed to meet the needs of students with moderate cognitive disabilities and significant delays in all areas of development.  The STEPS program is for students with severe cognitive disabilities who require supervision and assistance in personal care, motor skills, social interaction, communication, leisure, recreation, and other aspects of daily living.
• Westboro is also home to LOGOS which is a non-denominational alternative program with a spiritual focus to instruction. The provincial curriculum is taught by Christian teachers with prayer, devotion time and Christian teachings.  Please visit the Elk Island Logos Society for further information.

Additional Programs:

• Social, emotional, and academic needs of students are met through the services of a part time counsellor.
• Westboro school has a host of student enhancing extra-curricular programming. The school has a STEP buddies' group (students who help with the special needs classes at recess and lunchtime), daily intramurals, a track program, scrapbooking club, gardening club, and a vibrant music program. Our music program includes a school choir, Grade 5 and 6 Hand Bell Groups, and an Orff Ensemble. Student volunteers also contribute to the school community by volunteering as intramural referees, office helpers, flag monitors, safety patrollers, and by taking part in our student council.