Grades Taught
Pre K - Grade 4
About
Aurora is a Pre K-Grade 4 school of approximately 385 students. It was built in 1992. We are located in Drayton Valley, Alberta, 100 km. southwest of Edmonton. Our school division is Wild Rose Public Schools, whose central office is located in Rocky Mountain House. Our special programs include: Aurora Watch, after school P.E., hot lunch program, annual concerts, monthly assemblies, choirs, cultural performances, daily P.E., enrichment, house leagues, Safe & Caring Schools, running/walking club, and health champions
Principal
Andrea Hodges- Payne- Principal
Alex Farquhar - Vice-Principal
Mission
To provide the best well-rounded education to the Aurora School community within a caring environment.
Beliefs
Safe & Caring
- a place where all children feel accepted by everyone
- a family atmosphere promoting enjoyment of learning by everyone
- staff friendliness and high staff morale
- clear, strong, consistent discipline procedures
- safe, clean, facility and grounds
Learning
- involved parents and an effective School Council
- a broad program exposing students to a variety of learning opportunites that promote emotional, academic, social and physical well-being
- high academic standards revolving around literacy and numeracy
- assessment for learning emphasis
- strong but judicious, use of technology, including Smart Boards
- strong, collaborative school leadership
- effective, focused Professional Learning groups
- enrichment opportunities for students to stretch themselves usning Multiple Intelligences
Fun
- regular recreational activities for everyone
- regular opportunities to laugh together