School Overview
Our History
Woodview Children's Centre, an accredited Children's Mental Health Centre, has been providing treatment services to children with major social / emotional needs and special education requirements for over 40 years. More recently, Woodview has created a broad range of services for children, youth and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It had become evident that there was a severe shortage of appropriate educational alternatives for this particular group of children. Therefore, Woodview directed its expertise and experience toward meeting that need by creating a private elementary school.
In April 2002 Woodview Children's Centre, announced plans to open a private elementary school for children with Autism. Woodview's executive director stated the school was in response to many requests from parents and other service agencies to provide an educational program focused specifically on the needs of the Autism/Asperger's Syndrome population. He also noted, "many of the young adults in our present autism programs have told us about their years of feeling isolated and overwhelmed in the regular school system".
In September of 2002 the Woodview Learning Centre opened its doors at 69 Flatt Road, Burlington. The school continues to be a huge success today.
Location
Woodview Learning Centre occupies the east wing of Woodview, 69 Flatt Road, Burlington, Ontario.
Classroom structure
There are presently three classes, each having a qualified Instructor. Each class includes a maximum of 4 students, grouped according to learning profiles, interests, and needs.
Gymnasium
In order to facilitate the development of physical abilities and motor skills, the students receive ongoing physical education, including the teaching of group recreational skills in our full-size gym.
Playground
Woodview is located on five acres of land surrounded primarily by forest and fields where the children enjoy cross-country skiing and tobogganing in the winter. In the warmer months there is plentiful outdoor recreation space for playing, hiking and many other supervised activities. Our new playground equipment is enjoyed by all of our students.
Year's schedule
In general, the school year follows the 10 month, Halton District School Board's academic year. Any changes are noted in the Parent & Student handbook.
School day schedule
The school day begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm.
Lunch and recesses are supervised activities with regular staff.
Optional after-school care
Supervised after school care is supplied by WLC staff from 3:00 until 4:30. An hourly rate of $10 will be charged after 3:30. This cost is tax deductible.
Transportation
Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from school.
Students are driven by staff to local community outings and field trips.
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