Our Students
Total enrollment (January 2020): 591
17% of our students are presently enrolled in English programs and 83% are enrolled in French Immersion programs. Once our students complete grade 8 they attend South Carleton High School in Richmond. Some go on to the Arts program at Canterbury High School.
Our Staff
Our talented staff represents a wide range of educational backgrounds, interests, and expertise. The teachers work co‐operatively to provide a consistent delivery model for instruction. We are able to deliver a great deal of in‐house training because of the talents of several master educators. Teachers are assisted by a committed team of Educational Assistants, office staff, a Library technician and a Chief Custodian. Staff provides organized activities including intramural sports, a band, and the Students Leadership Team.
Our Community
Our School Council’s mission is “to help make the whole school environment the best it can be.” The Council strives to enhance communication between parents, teachers, children, and administrators; and to address current educational issues, trends, and curricula. It has been proactive on Board issues, participating on committees, compiling parent input and ensuring its voice is heard. The School Council liaises with nearby schools to work on common issues and devise joint solutions. Council committees coordinate volunteers and fund‐raising. Many volunteers take part in organizing charitable events; providing services such as pizza, sub and hot dog days; fund‐raising activities to support and enhance school programs; and assist in the classroom, and at extra‐curricular events.
Mission Statement
The acquisition of the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and values required to successfully participate in, and contribute to a competitive and rapidly changing global society begins early in life and continues throughout one’s school career and beyond. ALC is thus a learning community where all strive to grow and achieve in an atmosphere of cooperation, consideration and respect for self and others. A positive school climate and a strong partnership between staff, students, parents and the wider community provide the foundation for each of our students to become active, responsible citizens. We all share the common goal of helping each student to develop to his or her personal potential.
Facilities and Resources
A. Lorne Cassidy is a welcoming facility characterized by open spaces, and large windows. We have portables organized in a “port‐o‐pac” on site. Facilities also include a kindergarten complex, double gymnasium, and specialty areas designed for music, art, design and technology, and science. Attached to the school, but operating independently is a cooperative nursery school.