{"id":724,"date":"2025-05-02T10:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/?page_id=724"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:30:43","slug":"our-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/our-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\">Our School<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Waterloo Elementary School<br><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large hero-section__image scroll-trigger animate--fade-in animate--image-zoom-out\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1092\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/07\/Waterloo-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e62f87aa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">School Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Vision &amp; Mission Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our vision is a partnership of <strong>active learning<\/strong> where students, staff, parents and our community work together to build a <strong>safe, healthy, caring environment<\/strong> where students thrive and develop a life-long love of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child at Waterloo Elementary School is unique, special and full of potential. We are committed to our students learning at high levels in a richly literate, stimulating environment. Our school is a safe and welcoming place, which embraces parental and community involvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Operating Schedule 2020-2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/10\/824f67dc-64ee-4c4d-b541-1e0f4ce85aeb-819x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/10\/824f67dc-64ee-4c4d-b541-1e0f4ce85aeb-819x1024-1.jpg 819w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/10\/824f67dc-64ee-4c4d-b541-1e0f4ce85aeb-819x1024-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/10\/824f67dc-64ee-4c4d-b541-1e0f4ce85aeb-819x1024-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Our amenities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A large gymnasium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Art Room &amp; Dance Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An expansive playground.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A newly renovated Literacy Center was built to encourage the love for reading and learning in all of our students, and has become the heart of our school. This center includes 3 highly enjoyed spaces:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern Junior and Senior Library&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joyful literacy classroom (a space dedicated to learning through play).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literacy Bistro (a restaurant-style environment, equipped with banquets, tables, and chairs donated from our local subway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Nurturing Support Centre (the Compass) was established to help all students develop the tools and strategies needed to learn self-regulation techniques, and to accompany all students through difficult moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">These spaces are coordinated and run by excellently trained and dedicated staff, ensuring our students are supported at all moments throughout their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a variety of activities such as varsity and after-school sports, choir, and a variety of clubs during all unstructured recess times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b618db8f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(14,39,79) 0%,rgb(17,80,180) 100%);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Meet Our Commissioners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">The ETSB Council of Commissioners plays a crucial role in shaping the future of English public education across our region. From setting educational priorities to ensuring fiscal responsibility, their decisions directly support our students, schools, and community.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/council-commissioners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Discover the commissioners representing our school.<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our School Waterloo Elementary School School Profile Vision &amp; Mission Statement Vision Our vision is a partnership of active learning where students, staff, parents and our&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1092,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-724","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/wes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}