Our Students
Forest Valley has a current enrolment of 340 students. Our school is multi-cultural and takes pride in respecting each other’s ethnic origins and religious beliefs. Once our students finish grade 5, they move on to Grade 6 at either Emily Carr M.S. or Henry Larsen E.S. for their middle school years.
Our Staff
The team at Forest Valley includes the principal, 19 teachers, 3 educational assistants, 3 Early Childhood Educators, 1.5 office staff, 1 chief custodian, 2 evening custodians and a 0.5 librarian. Along with the in school team, we are also supported by a Special Education Team consisting of a Psychologist, Speech & Language Pathologist and Social Worker. Each member of the Forest Valley staff works hand-in- hand to provide the highest quality of education for our students.
Hardworking, knowledgeable, highly educated, committed, and caring are only a few words that describe the staff at Forest Valley E.S. The staff actively pursues professional learning in order to refine their skills and develop new strategies to support and enhance student learning. Currently we have staff members taking courses and enhancing their skills, specializing in Reading, Special Education, Kindergarten and self-regulation initiatives. The staff at Forest Valley is involved in numerous extracurricular activities that support academic learning, character development, creative arts, and athletic skill development. We believe in supporting each child with diverse educational experiences.
Our Community
Forest Valley has a strong tradition of consultation and cooperation between parents, guardians, staff and the community. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate in their child’s educational experience, both within the school and at home. The Forest Valley School Council is a volunteer group of members of the school community, which includes parents/guardians, community representatives and staff who are dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities and partnerships with the community. Last year, over 150 parents participated in school activities including: helping students with reading, organizing fund-raising events, accompanying students on field trips, coordinating hot meal days, etc.
Mission Statement
At Forest Valley Elementary School, we are dedicated to creating a happy teaching and learning environment where students, staff, parents and the community work together to help develop the whole child and to foster respect for self, others, and the environment. We encourage a lifetime commitment to self-directed learning and wellness. We believe this can best be accomplished through active involvement in a challenging and motivating curriculum, in an atmosphere that respects the uniqueness of the individual and encourages a positive self-esteem.
Facilities and Resources
Our school is located in a very beautiful, wooded area of Orléans. Phase 1 opened in 1989 and Phase 2, which represents about 75% of the surface area, opened in 1994. It is a gorgeous school of which we are very proud. It has a double gymnasium, a large library, an all-purpose room, three student wings, a computer lab and three challenging play structures. The entrance and the hallways are spacious and inviting. The mosaic, which adorns the entrance of the school, reflects our environment and was created by the students and staff.