Principal's Message

In 2006 the Rural Traditional Program was introduced into the Valley, and is growing and moving toward

What makes us different?
There is a common focus in every classroom:
* orderly, structured environment
* maximized instructional time for curriculum
* importance of accuracy and care in the work that students produce
* teacher directed, structured learning-this does not mean the exclusive use of
teacher lecture
* homework that reinforces and applies what has been taught
* on-going communication with the home
* teacher commitment to the school model and philosophy

Listen to what student's have to say about attending Somenos Rural Traditional School...

Character is developed through clear expectations for behaviour and commitment to working hard and doing your best. Traditional Canadian values are emulated; respect, worth of others, importance of the family, and service to society.

The school believes in the critical role of parents in their children’s education. Research shows that the most significant factor for children’s school success is parental involvement. Parents are involved as classroom and library volunteers and team coaches. They run book fairs, scholastic book programme, hot lunch, care for the gardens with the students,fund raise for additional school resources and supply input into the day to day running of the school through the Parent Advisory Council and the School Planning Council.