PreK-6
Swanavon School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 school with 215 students and 40 staff. The school is located in central Grande Prairie. Boundary students that attend Swanavon School will transition to Alexander Forbes the Academy School for Grade 7 and 8.
Our school opened in 1957 and was named after the neighbourhood it resides in and has a rich history celebrating the many staff and students that have attended our school.
We are proud of the collaborative culture that has been established among our staff and families. We provide opportunities through meaningful instruction that contributes to the lifelong learning of students.
Swanavon School is a community of lifelong learners striving towards success.
Welcome to Swanavon Elementary School!
On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to welcome you to Swanavon Elementary School. Swanavon is a community of lifelong learners striving to achieve optimum learning and success for all students. Opening in 1957, Swanavon has a rich history in the community and has developed a reputation for its warm and welcoming environment, which has been made possible by its dedicated staff and school community, both past and present.
Prior to coming to Swanavon, I spent 18 years at the high school level as a teacher and vice principal. I am now looking forward to joining the Swanavon community and working with students, parents and staff in this exciting and critical time in our students' educational journey. I believe that a successful school community is built on the foundation of positive relationships, trust, open communication, and a shared passion and moral purpose of making a difference in the lives of our students. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great year!
Garth Paquette
Principal
Swanavon Elementary School
Priority: Teaching and Learning
Outcome: Intentional focus on effective planning and instructional practices that meet the learning needs of every student.
Priority: Inclusion
Outcome: Swanavon is a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment for our school community.
To see our full School Educational Plan and Results Report - Click HERE
KinderPAL an early learning program of choice for kindergarten-age students. The program provides full day, all day learning where your child has regular Kindergarten programming for half of their time and the other half is the KinderPAL experience; play and learn. KinderPAL programming provides a classroom setting where your child will experience peer-based play as they continue developing and growing their knowledge
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