Algonquin Road Elementary School

This school does a wonderful job at building leadership skills and confidence in it's children, while also stressing compassion, empathy and helping each other. They get the kids excited about learning, and prepare them for the challenges they will face at the junior high level. I believe it is a combination of a closely-knit community (I beg to differ that it's "cliquish"), well-educated, resourceful teachers who sacrifice for their students, and great volunteer parents that help the students succeed as a whole.

Friendly supportive staff. Low teacher/ student ration allows for more individual learning and challenges based on the child. So glad I moved to this community perfect for my kids. (yes community is a little cliquish but friendly)

Impressed and thankful for the hands on attention that my son receives. The smaller class sizes and the amazing leadership of the Principal and the driven teachers to go above and beyond for each student is evident daily. A very pleased parent

Agree 100% with the parent who posted April 20, 2011. "Narrow minded, provincial...does nothing to challenge gifted students...children come home each day with folders of fill-in-the-blank type assignments." The curriculum offers very little authenticity or room for creativity and is heavy on rote learning.