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École Swan River South School first opened its doors
as the Swan River Collegiate Institute in the fall of 1960.
In September 1972 it became the Swan River Junior High. In
September of 1995, it became École Swan River South
School. As the only French Immersion School in the SVSD it
draws its base population from within this division. We also
have a small number of nonresident students enrolled in our
school.
The population of the school peaked in the early 1980's at
around 410 and today stands at 240 students with a teaching
staff of 16. The school's professional staff includes a full
time principal and a teaching assistant principal. As well,
there is a school librarian, a full time resource teacher,
13 educational assistants and 1 school mentor. The staff also
includes secretarial and custodial personnel.
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Mission Statement
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École Swan River South School is a kindergarten
to grade eight French Immersion and a grade six to grade eight
English School committed to the development of the learner in
both official languages within a safe learning environment which
strives to be challenging, supportive, tolerant and understanding
of the individual needs of each learner.
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Student Support Services
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There is an important emphasis placed on using a collaborative
approach among staff for the planning and delivery of programs.
The resource program plays a key role in identifying those
students requiring special assistance and in planning for
their programming.
Students also benefit from the availability of a speech clinician,
school social worker and a reading recovery teacher. These
specialists work collaboratively with teachers and parents.
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Student Assessment
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Student assessment is ongoing throughout the school year
in order to provide students and parents with information
about how well students are doing in relation to program objectives.
A report card is sent home three times a year in December,
March and June.
Parent Teacher interviews are held at the December and March
reporting periods.
Edline allows parents to monitor their child's progress in
a regular and consistent manner.
Students in participate in provincial assessments.
- Grade 3 - Math, Reading
- Grade 4 - Reading
- Grade 7 - Student Engagement & Math
- Grade 8 - Math, Reading, Writing
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Programs
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The regular academic program follows the Education Manitoba
guidelines as it relates to course offerings. At the kindergarten
to grade six level the majority of programming is done by
the classroom teacher. At the grades seven and eight level
every effort is made to limit the number of teachers an individual
class will encounter.
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Additional Programs to Note
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| Music/Band Program: Our band program emphasizes
performance within the community as one of its major objectives.
Students in grade seven and eight have opportunities to become
involved in the Noon Hour Jazz Program. |
School Mentor: We have a school mentor
hired through the Swan River Friendship Centre. |
| Student Council: A student council is elected
annually from our middle years students to promote activities
for students in kindergarten to grade eight. |
Athletics: Interscholastic sport opportunities
such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton and track
and field are offered to students in grades six, seven and eight. |
| Library: The library is open at noon hour
and afternoon recess, as a quiet place to study or read. Library
volunteer program runs through the noon hour as well. |
Breakfast Program: Each morning, toast
and cereal and milk are available to those students requiring
nutrition. |
| French Monitor: Upon yearly approval, we
receive the support of a french speaking assistant for our French
Immersion classrooms. |
Industrial Arts: All students in grade
seven and eight receive woodworking as part of their program.
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| Playground Helpers: Students in grade six
act as monitors to assist our early years students on the playground. |
Intramurals: All students in grades five
to eight have regular opportunities to participate in a noon
hour sports program. |
| School Recycling: Our school is involved
in a daily recycling program. |
Canteen: Our healthy choices canteen is
open everyday at noon and after school. Students can purchase
healthy snacks to supplement their lunch. |
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School
Goal
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By May, 2009, students will increase their level of personal
responsibility by a minimum of 10% as measured on a perception
checklist completed by parents, students and teachers.
We plan to achieve this by:
- Create a checklist and complete in October
- Teach goal setting strategies and monitor goals throughout
the year
- Teach conflict resolution/mediation skills
- Monitor/encourage use of agendas
- Implement monitoring/reward system in classrooms for homework,
assignment completion. student engagement
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Technology
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The ÉSRSS integrates technology into classroom subject
areas. Our school has two Computer Labs which teachers use
to integrate technology into the curriculum. Each classroom
in our school has a computer for classroom use. As well, several
computer stations exist in our school library and school resource
room.
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The School as a Safe and Secure Place
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We believe that school should be a positive experience for
all. This can best be facilitated within a nurturing and respectful
environment. Communication between staff and parents is strongly
encouraged so that follow-up to problem situations can take
place quickly.
Active adult supervision is provided before and after school
as well as during recess and noon hour breaks.
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Parents in the School
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At ESRSS we believe that parents, teachers and children are
partners in learning and that the success of this partnership
is dependent on mutual respect, cooperation, and good communication.
Telephone calls, meetings, written communication and an open
door policy help maintain and strengthen parent/teacher connections.
ESRSS has a Parent Advisory Council (P.A.C.) that meets once
a month at the school. ESRSS also has a French Immersion Parent
Organization that meets regularly throughout the year.
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For More Information
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If you would like further information about our school, please
call (204) 734-4518 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. - Monday
to Friday.
Principal - Carla Natrasany
Assistant Principal - Lucie Lachapelle
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