Our Students
Rockcliffe Park Public School currently has an enrollment of 435 students, representing over 20 countries and languages. When our students graduate from Rockcliffe Park Public School, they go to Queen Elizabeth Public School and York Street Public School for grade seven and eight. Three quarters of the student population are enrolled in the French immersion program.
Our Staff
Rockcliffe Park Public School is comprised of 45 staff members including teachers, Early Childhood Educators, a Learning Support Teacher, and a half time Learning Resource teacher. We also have Educational Assistants, a Library Technician, office and custodial personnel and administrators. Our staff is a highly-skilled, hard-working and dedicated group of professionals who endeavour to provide child-centered and authentic learning experiences based on the Ontario Curriculum, while ensuring that literacy and numeracy continue to be a primary focus for our school. The staff at Rockcliffe Park works collaboratively in a team-based approach, always striving for effective program delivery. Teachers at Rockcliffe Park Public School hold additional qualifications in Reading, Math, Computers, French as a Second Language, Special Education, English as a Second Language, Physical Education and Primary/Junior Education.
Our Community
Rockcliffe Park Public School draws from the Village of Rockcliffe, Lindenlea, New Edinburgh and Lower Town. We welcome volunteers. Last year our parents and community partners accumulated more than 3000 volunteer hours in various school activities. These included helping students with reading, organizing fund-raising events, accompanying students on field trips and sporting events as well as our legendary Book Fair. The connection with the community is a strong one. The school office is located adjacent to the Village Police station and the Library. The Village and the school share the use of the grounds and the ice rink in winter. The Rockcliffe Child Care Center which opened in 1998 is attached to the school. The Rockcliffe Park Public School Council is a volunteer group of members of the school community, parents/guardians, dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities and partnerships with the parents, teachers, staff and community.
Mission Statement
Rockcliffe Park Public School is a safe and caring school, where all students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence, physical fitness, an appreciation of the arts and respect for the environment. RPPS provides a learning environment where dedicated staff, parents and the community work together to develop responsible, productive citizens of the world.
Facilities and Resources
- Wheelchair Access
- A library/resource center
- Computer technology in every class
- Two gyms
- A soccer pitch and running track
- A primary play structure
- A fenced in Kindergarten yard and play structure