Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 400 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 each year.
- We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, the English program with Core French, and Early French Immersion.
- After grade 6, students attend Queen Elizabeth Public School and York Street Public School for grades 7 and 8.
- We identify as the Dragons here at RPPS.
- We are very proud of the annual Rockcliffe Park Book Fair fundraiser, hosted by our school and organized by our School Council every fall.
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.
Registration
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About Our School
Rockcliffe Park Public School is a JK-6, dual track school that opened its doors in 1922. The name reflects the adjacent neighbourhood, a beautiful Ottawa suburb rich in history and character, and also home to a number of embassies and diplomatic families from all over the globe. The staff at RPPS are committed to maintaining a safe and caring community of learners in partnership with the greater school community to help our students become strong, contributing citizens of the world.
Our library is a newly-renovated and vibrant learning space that is reflective of current teaching practices. It features an open concept that encourages curiosity, supports experiential activities with a makerspace, and offers flexible seating in order to accommodate a wide range of learning experiences. Further school upgrades will take place when we convert the decommissioned onsite police station into two new classrooms, additional office space, a literacy room and a conference room.
Students
Rockcliffe Park Public School has a diverse community of students, representing many cultures and languages. Students demonstrate a commitment to our motto – “Be Kind, Be Brave, Be a Dragon” – and a respect for each other. Many activities are planned throughout the school year where students from all grades have opportunities to collaborate, mentor, and learn from each other. They gain leadership and teamwork experience by getting involved in student council, teams, clubs.
Staff
Rockcliffe Park Public School’s staff team includes teachers, Early Childhood Educators, a Learning Support Teacher, and a half time Learning Resource teacher. We also have Educational Assistants, a half-time 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.
Parents/Guardians and Community
Rockcliffe Park Public School draws from the Village of Rockcliffe, Lindenlea, New Edinburgh and Lower Town. We welcome volunteers who support various school activities, such as helping students with reading, organizing fundraising 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 Village and the school share the use of the grounds and the ice rink in winter. 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 between the parents, teachers, staff and community.
We offer the following academic programs:
- Full-day Bilingual Kindergarten (JK-SK): 50% English instruction and 50% French instruction.
- English Program with Core French (Grades 1-6): Instruction in the English language in all subject areas as well as instruction in French through Core French (40 minutes daily).
- Early French Immersion (Grades 1-6): In grade 1, students receive 80% of instruction in French. In grades 2-6, students receive 60% of instruction in French.
We support students with specialized learning needs and multilingual learners through:
- Learning Support Teacher (LST)
- Learning Resource Teacher (LRT)
- Educational Assistants for one-on-one and in-class support
- In-class support from Special Education team (English and French)
- English as a Second language (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
- All Special Education and English Language Learners are fully integrated into the regular classrooms
Students have opportunities to get involved in a wide range of clubs, athletic teams, and activities. For more information, visit our Clubs page.
- 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
- Students watch presentations from special guests, including MASC (Multicultural Arts for Schools & Communities), Inuit speakers, and a Jewish Rabbi.
- Students and staff participate in learning and initiatives for Pink Shirt Day, Orange Shirt Day, Black History Month, and Kindness Week. Throughout the year, bulletin board displays provide information about topics including Truth and Reconciliation and various holidays.
- Indigenous art is on display around the school. Student-led land acknowledgements are shared through announcements.
- A prayer room is available for staff and students.
- Students participate in Manie Musicale, which represents diverse artists, and the Living Museum exercise, which provides the opportunity to engage with different perspectives, voices, and experiences.
- Junior students participate in the School Lacrosse Workshop (Gloucester Lacrosse Association), and the school offers opportunities to learn Gaelic Football.
- Inclusion and multiculturalism is visible in lessons throughout the year.
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