Programs and Courses
School Handbook
Special Services
A number of special services are available at the school for students and their families. For further information on any of the following special services, please call the school at 888-3390.
School Patrols
Our school provides school patrol service for a ten minute period to assist young students across Cavalier Drive in the morning, at noon and after school. Please insist that your children cooperate with the patrol members. The patrols are all student volunteers who help to keep students safe on the way to and from school.
Bus Safety
A bus ridership program is conducted annually for all students to familiarize them with the rules of safe conduct on busses during field trips or daily rides to and from school.
Conflict Mediators
Conflict Mediators are on duty on the playground at recess time and for twenty minutes during the lunch hour. They use their mediation skills to help other students solve their own problems. Students for this program are selected from Grades 4 and 5. These students attend training sessions to prepare them for their role as mediators. The conflict manager program does not eliminate conflict, but rather teaches children how to deal with their own problems more effectively.
Daycare and Nursery Programs
We have three programs in the building which are privately run and rent space from the school division:
Voyageur In-School Program (VIP) - Rooms 12, 13 & 17
This program offers morning, noon and after school supervision for Voyageur pupils whose parents are in the work force. Arrangements may be made by calling 832-4707.
Crestview Park Day Nursery Incorporated - Rooms 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7
This program offers full daycare services for children from aged two to five. Please call 837-6022 for more information.
Sigfusson Private Nursery - Room 8
This program offers occasional daycare services for pre-school aged children. For further information please call 885-6476 or 885-3709.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The teachers at our school provide students with opportunities to take part in a variety of activities outside of regular school hours. These include musical and athletic activities. Students and teachers take part in these on a voluntary basis.
Fund Raising
Each year the students and teachers at our school have a fund raising drive. These funds help to pay for the "extras" that add so much to a school year. Field trips, materials for co-curricular activities, and special events enrich the programs provided by our school.
Grade Three Swimming Instruction
All grade three students at Voyageur School are given six forty-five minute swimming lessons during the year. Students are transported to and from the pool by bus. Swimming instruction is provided by regular pool staff. All costs are covered by the School Board.
Parent Council
One purpose of the Parent Council is to help keep communications open between home and school. The Council sponsors informational programs and has been instrumental in setting up a comprehensive awards program for students. Very successful community picnics have been run.
Executive members will be elected at the May meeting. Notice of meetings is provided in the newsletter.
School Nurse
The Public Health Nurse for our area is Mhairi Lintott. She does not visit the school on a regular basis.
However, if you have any questions regarding the following you may contact her at 940-2363:
· Communicable Diseases
· Family Life
· Immunization
· Individual Student Counselling
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