Wonder Lives in a diverse community; rich with varying perspectives, abilities and journeys
At River Valley School, we offer a variety of learning services designed to support the whole child. We know that the early years are foundational to a child’s development and well-being, and we value early intervention, learning support, and enrichment for all students.
In our classrooms, teachers use a range of strategies including differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and a strong culture of care to ensure every student has what they need to thrive. Instructional Aides support teaching and learning through one-on-one and small-group work, helping us build the strong relationships that are essential to both academic growth and overall well-being.
Please note: While we aim to meet a wide range of learner needs, we are limited by our facilities and expertise. As such, we are unable to provide support for children with medical fragility or severe emotional, behavioural, or oppositional defiance disorders.
Learning Support
For students who benefit from additional support, our Learning Support Team offers targeted pull-out programming for individuals or small groups. Support is tailored to each child’s needs and may focus on areas such as reading, math, executive functioning, and social skills.
River Valley School also employs a Speech & Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist who work closely with coded students, as well as others who benefit from focused SLP and OT services. Together, this team collaborates with classroom teachers and families to ensure students feel supported, confident, and equipped to succeed across all areas of learning.
Arrowsmith Program
The Arrowsmith Program is an optional program for students in Grades 2–6 with identified learning challenges. Led by Arrowsmith-certified teachers, the program strengthens core cognitive skills using the science of neuroplasticity.
Students in Grades 4–6 also participate in daily Brain Power sessions—30-minute workouts for the brain that support confidence, stamina, and stronger learning habits.
Enrichment
Our Enrichment Program offers students in Grades 3–6 the opportunity to deepen their strengths in Math and English Language Arts through small, supportive group learning. Students explore big ideas, take intellectual risks, and challenge their thinking alongside like-minded peers.
Students are primarily recommended by classroom teachers, with psychoeducational reports also considered. Participation is optional, and students not enrolled continue to receive differentiated support in their regular classrooms.
- Math Enrichment focuses on deep understanding, flexible thinking, and curiosity—exploring the why behind concepts rather than moving ahead by grade level.
- ELA Enrichment supports strong writers and communicators through creative, interest-based projects that build voice, clarity, and confidence.
Well-Being & Mental Health
Supporting a child’s emotional health is just as important as supporting their academic growth. At River Valley School, we take a proactive, caring approach to well-being, knowing that children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and connected.
Our well-being support includes:
- A relational approach to teaching
- Proactive social-emotional learning
- Collaboration with families
- Access to additional supports when needed
Our goal is to help every child build confidence, develop strong interpersonal skills, and feel a genuine sense of belonging in our school community.
