Willow Park at a Glance

The arts-centred learning program focuses on learning in and through the arts. Students take courses in art, drama, dance, media arts and music to learn the foundation of these disciplines. Our distinguishing feature is the focus in core curriculum on learning and teaching as a means of understanding the world.

Students are encouraged to find ways of learning that help them understand concepts, analyze experiences and develop attitudes that value the rigor that the arts require.

The prescribed Alberta Curriculum serves as the starting point for our work and we believe students have opportunities to achieve to their highest potential.

At Willow Park School, we are committed to supporting the learning and well-being of all students through inclusive, classroom-based practices. While we do not have Educational Assistants on staff, students who require additional support are supported primarily through differentiated instruction within the classroom.

In addition, students may work with other teachers who provide targeted support either in the classroom or in small groups, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. The availability of this support is dependent on teacher timetables and varies from year to year based on whole-school needs. These supports are designed to respond to student needs while keeping students engaged in their learning and connected to their classroom community.