Lakeview Elementary School

Lakeview Elementary is an authorized school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). IBPYP takes an international approach to educating the whole child. Through a rigorous and diverse education, students learn problem-solving skills, appreciate different cultures and gain an understanding of their place in this world. IB... PYP provides the framework for curriculum in language arts, math, science/technology, social studies, arts and personal/social/physical education. The PYP focuses on inquiry-based learning. Students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically and make connections from learning to their everyday lives. The teachers at Lakeview have common prep time each day as well as a collaborative hour each week as a group. This allows the teachers to share information about what is working with each individual student and how to make future lessons more relevant. In addition, the principal, coordinator and teachers are all required to participate in IB training. "Our classrooms are very active," says Principal Nichole Rens. "Our students are taking part in hands-on learning that is experiential and engaging. Smartboards are in every classroom, and Grade 5 will also have 1:1 Chromebooks, which will allow teachers to easily integrate technology into their classrooms. Technology contributes to more relevant, hands-on and engaging learning for the students.Read More