Established in 1922, Rockcliffe Park Public School is a public elementary school located in a historic Ottawa suburb rich in character and home to many embassies and diplomatic families. Serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6, the school community fosters collaboration between students, parents, educators, and staff. The school is known as the Dragons, and its community organizes an annual Rockcliffe Park Book Fair fundraiser.
Academic Programs and Curriculum
The school is a dual-track institution offering a Full-day Bilingual Kindergarten (Junior Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten) with 50% English instruction and 50% French instruction. Students can enroll in the English Program with Core French, which spans Grades 1 to 6 and includes instruction in English across all subject areas alongside 40 minutes of daily Core French. Alternatively, the Early French Immersion program for Grades 1 to 6 offers 80% instruction in French in Grade 1 and 60% instruction in French from Grades 2 to 6.
Support Services and School Mission
To support diverse student needs, the school provides special education support services including Learning Support Teacher and Learning Resource Teacher assistance, Educational Assistants support, and English as a Second Language instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Guided by leadership under Principal Brian Chiasson, the school operates under a mission to provide a safe and caring environment where all students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence, physical fitness, an appreciation of the arts, and respect for the environment, working together with dedicated staff and parents to develop responsible citizens of the world.
Physical education and school sports programs play a valuable role in complementing a well-rounded elementary curriculum by supporting both physical health and cognitive development. Regular participation in physical activity helps students build motor skills, encourages teamwork, and fosters positive social interactions outside the classroom. Beyond these physical and social benefits, engagement in sports often enhances concentration, time management, and problem-solving abilities among young learners. By balancing rigorous academic instruction in both English and French with active movement throughout the school day, students are provided with opportunities to develop healthy lifestyle habits that contribute positively to their overall school experience and long-term personal growth.
