n keeping with WillowWood's holistic approach, citizenship and civic participation
are central to all aspects of the school. Students are encouraged to
balance their personal growth and development with active participation
in our community
and the wider world.
Our Responsible Action Program
The
Responsible Action Program (RAP) RAP coordinates all of the many WillowWood
philanthropic and community-building endeavours. From our annual support of a
women's shelter and Run For The Cure to our fundraising for Second Harvest,
the MS Readathon, World Vision and the Pennies For Pets program, WillowWood citizens keep the
wider world in mind. focuses full-school efforts on a series of
philanthropic and civic-minded projects that encourage compassion, respect,
and generosity, and our Awards Program
The
WillowWood Awards Program
The WillowWood Awards Program recognizes student achievement in five areas -
academics, arts, athletics, citizenship and leadership. The twice-yearly ceremony offers the
chance to publicly salute the many small and large contributions WillowWood students
make to the community, and to recognize growth wherever it occurs. recognizes
student achievements in all areas: academics, athletics, arts, citizenship
and leadership.
The wide range of ages and abilities in our population allow students
to discover and nourish leadership potential in themselves, and WillowWood
Alumni include
no shortage of excellent teachers. The general tone of the school is one of
collaboration, cooperation, and respect - across ages and roles, between
grades and groups,
from the youngest first grader to the principal.