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Call in Bell: 9:05 a.m.
Recess: Kindergarten/Grades 1, 2, 3—10:30 to 10:45
Grades 4, 5, 6—10:45 to 11:00
Lunch: Kindergarten-11:45 to 1:03
Grades 1 -6—12:15 to 1:15
Dismissal: All students--- 3:35 p.m.
EDP (Extended Day Program):
EDP is an excellent after school program.
More information is available if you require services for
your child.
WHY WILLINGDON
REGISTER FOR 2017-2018
KINDERGARTEN: February 6 and 7, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GRADE 1-6: February 8 to 10, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
CURRICULUM
WILLINGDON IS A FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL FROM K TO 6.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:
CYCLE 1 ( GRADE 1-2)
Dynamic and dedicated staff members
Well-rounded curriculum in academics and arts
Partnership lessons and activities between cycle III and Kindergarten/ cycle I students
Commendable music program: Music holiday concert and Spring Concert
Art Oratoire ( celebration of stories in French) and Storytelling (Celebration of stories in English as of grade 4
In-House tutors for assistance
Homework Assistance Program
Chess & Math program
Strong parental involvement
Involved and caring volunteers
Community-Oriented activities
Book fairs
SUBJECTS TAUGHT
IN FRENCH
SUBJECTS TAUGHT
IN ENGLISH
Excellent Extended Day Program ( After School daycare program
and Extra-curricular activities program: piano, violin, drama,
art, science, ballet, sports and more)
Tool box Project to develop Emotional Intelligence
CYCLE 2 (GRADE 3-4)
Français Langue
d’Enseignement
Mathématiques
Arts Plastiques
Éducation Physique et à la
santé
Musique
Français Langue
d’Enseignement
Arts Plastiques
Éducation Physique et à la
santé
Musique
Éthique et Culture
Religieuse
Ethics and Religious Culture English Language arts
Mathematics
Science & Technology
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
COORDONATES:
Address: 5870 Terrebone Montreal, Qc. H4A 1B5
Telephone: 514-484-2881
Fax: 514-484-2331
WEBSITE: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/willingdon school
twitter: @willingdon.EMSB
Chess
Choir
Geography Challenge
Math Challenge
Spelling Bee
Terry Fox Run
Halo Race
Student Council
Dance
EDP Extra-Curricular Program
Field Day
Lunch time Phys. Ed Activities
Participation in GMAA Activities
Basketball
CYCLE 3 (GRADE 5-6)
Français Langue
d’Enseignement Arts
Plastiques
Éducation Physique et à la
santé
Musique
Éthique et Culture
Religieuse
English Language arts
Mathematics
Science & Technology
THE WILLINGDON MUSIC
PROGRAM
MUSIC EDUCATION INSPIRES STUDENTS TO
SUCCEED IN THEIR LIVES.
Children learn musical educational concepts from Kodaly,
Dalcroze, and Orff, they sing on pitch, they learn to play many
different instruments, and most of all, they learn by doing. Learning
is an active process and it enables them to recognize patterns
and symmetries. Early musical training has an effect on brain
development to produce long-lasting changes in motor abilities
and brain structure. Music education facilitates student academic
achievement by recalling and retaining verbal information,
improvements in math and that advantage that music provides
increases over time. It also boosts reading, and French and English
language arts skills. Music fosters a feeling of community and this
supports better study habits and self-esteem. Ultimately, music
education develops the creative capacities for lifelong success.
•Students learn to play many different instruments and sing on pitch which facilitates academic achievement
•Students have the opportunity to perform in concerts
•Students are included in the creation process and may participate in extra-curricular activities like choir.
•Field trips provides students the opportunity to perform outside the school to support important fundraising efforts for the betterment of
humanity and watch concerts from professional musicians.
•This music program fosters a feeling of community and develops the creative capacities for lifelong success.
THE WILLINGDON
SCIENCE PROGRAM
Science at Willingdon is taught using place-based, experiential and
environmental approaches as mandated by the Quebec Education Program.
The three competencies for science and technology are strengthened and put
into operation during hands-on labs and through cooperative discussion. Science Objectives: •To provide students with an exciting, experiential science education that
makes them want to learn more. •To teach students the importance of collaborative group work in order to
solve complex scientific problems and to equip the
students with the cooperative and leadership skills necessary to do so. •To allow students to develop the skills, technological proficiencies and
language to effectively solve scientific problems and to communicate using
scientific language. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER? One and a half hours of science class per week from grades 3-6 with our Science Specialist,
Dr. Kathleen Usher, who completed her doctoral research at McGill on how to better prepare
teachers in training to teach science in more experiential and meaningful ways. Outdoor labs on trees, invertebrates, vegetable gardening, weather and geology. A fully equipped science room with digital microscopes, Lego robotics, a makerspace
for STEM projects, new computers, SmartBoard and a huge collection of geological and
natural science specimens to help bring the learning to life. Access to a fully equipped, state of the art, computer lab where students can delve deeper
into questions and topics that come up during labs and experiments. A roster of science mentors from the Willingdon community who come and share their
expertise and passion in their field of science be it a physics workshop, a neuroscience
activity or a geology tour our professional parent community keeps the science lab current
and exciting! Field trips to the Planetarium and the Morgan Arboretum as well as to High School science
fairs complement community-based field trips. A Human Body Expo and Water Cycle Expo take place in grades 5 & 6 and students share
their learning and a hands-on workshop with the Kindergartners and Grade one students
at the school.
THE WILLINGDON PHYSICAL
EDUCATION & HEALTH PROGRAM
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Willingdon Elementary School, our Physical Education program
provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental
movement skills along with virtues such as perseverance,
responsibility, cooperation and wellness. In addition, the Physical
Educators aim to create a positive learning environment through a
wide range of physical activities.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Participation in a variety of activities such as gymnastics, circus,
yoga, rhythmic activities, fitness, kinball, basketball, running, and
team-building.
Extra-curricular activities such as ball hockey, basketball and a
cross country club.
Attend GMAA activities such as the Halo Race and Cross Country
Run.
Outdoor Education trip for level 4-6 students
Nutrition workshops for all levels.
OUR LONG-TERM GOALS
Increase interest in voluntary physical activity
participation among kindergarten to level six students.
Develop movement skills and strategies that will
facilitate participation in a wide range of physical
activities.
Develop important social skills such as teamwork,
problem-solving, and leadership.
Promote fair play and ethics in sport.
Promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The Tool Box Project: TOOLS THAT
FOSTER & PROMOTE EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
The Toolbox Project outlines a set of tools that help children deal
with challenging situations that can arise in their daily lives.
The program which originated in California, is up & running at
Willingdon; we are incorporating it into our curriculum in every
grade, in every class! Willingdon focuses on one tool per week,
and children are encouraged to use the tools daily to help them
throughout the day as the need arises. The programs purpose
is developing one’s emotional intelligence, to be able to handle
challenging situations in a calm, effective & stress-free manner.
Throughout the course of the year, a team of dedicated parents
offer workshops to individual classes and to parents as a means
to support teachers in effectively implementing the tools.
For more information about the project, visit dovetaillearning.org
WILLINGDON STUDENT COUNCIL
Willingdon Student Council is comprised of interested students from cycle 3. The students
along with the advisor, Mrs. Isabelle Daniels, meet regularly to discuss and to work on a
variety of projects such as:
1. Reaching out globally. Through Plan Canada Willingdon School sponsors our foster child
Frank and his community in Ghana.
2. Reaching out locally we support our NDG Food Depot.
3. Reaching out within our school, we are currently working on setting up some projects
and activities where senior students help our juniors.