Valley View Public School

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Valley View Public School is located in the community of Greenwood within Pickering, Ontario. Notable for a rich rural and traditional history, and the new residential developments, are bringing students from many diverse ethnic backgrounds to Valley View. The staff at valley view is very kind to new students and welcomes everyone with open arms.The school has students in grades JK-8 and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. In addition to the Academic focus, students are actively involved in Athletics and Arts. Intermediate students often become involved in student council to establish leadership opportunities.Monthly assemblies are held to focus on character education and anti-bullying, as well as to celebrate students' success.Other characteristics of Valley View Public School are typical of small schools: staff collegiality, significant parental involvement with an energetic SCC and dedicated volunteers, and well-established traditions. EQAO Literacy and Numeracy results have demonstrated the success of these methods.The school is under the Durham District School Board (DDSB).Mission statement"Celebrating our strength and achieving our potential." This mission is reached by "recognizing academic excellence, outstanding behavior, and responsible citizenship". Furthermore, Valley View seeks to build a community of respectful learners who are prepared to meet the lifelong challenges which lie ahead of them.Notable alumni Sir John Diefenbaker, Canada's 13th Prime Minister