About Our School

Grades Taught

Preschool-8

About

​École Montrose is a French Immersion school with programming for students Preschool to Grade 8 with 610 students and 45 staff. The school was originally opened in 1917 as Montrose School in downtown Grande Prairie on 96 Street. École Montrose has gone through many stages, in it's lifetime, small school house, High School, Junior High and now in its current home since 1994 in the Country Club neighborhood currently as the Division's French Immersion Preschool to Grade 8 center.

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A little about our school and French Immersion at Montrose.

Students in French Immersion are in one of two tracks; Early Immersion, where they start in Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 or in the Late Immersion, where the entry point is in Grade 5.  École Montrose has a proud tradition of student success in academics, athletics, personal development and citizenship.  Students benefit from a very comprehensive educational programs and graduates continue to be successful through their high school, post-secondary and community careers. Students at École Montrose are able to access The Academy sports programs and Music Program 5 to 8.

École Montrose is proud to provide opportunities for students to excel, develop leadership skills and become active engaged citizens who can learn and work in French or English.

When you visit our school, you will find students who are willing to take risks.  You will also find students and staff who treat each other with dignity and respect.  Students are engaged because of an increased hands-on approach to learning, and an instruction style that caters to different learning needs.

We believe that:

  • Every successful school begins with successful relationships

  • Students learn best when varied instructional approaches are used so we are responsive to the differences and diversity exhibited by young adolescents

  • A “whole child” focus is needed to address a students’ physical, educational, social and emotional well-being.

  • Broadening experiences, strengthening adaptability and building resiliency for students to meet the competencies of the 21st century learners through engaging instruction

 Our learning environment reflects pride in achievement, responsibility to the school and others, and the mutual respect for all who are a part of the Montrose community.

Montrose History

Who we are!

Our Mission:  École Montrose is a caring community that values and fosters collaboration, perseverance, and excellence in a diverse and bilingual environment.

Message from Principal

Bonjour,

On behalf of Mme Lynne and Mme Stephnie and the rest of our staff, I would like to welcome you to École Montrose, Grande Prairie Public School Division's only French Immersion Centre. We are thrilled to be on this learning journey with you and your child(ren). 

At École Montrose we ensure that collaboration is the key to providing our children the most effective programming possible.  Please be on the lookout for ways that you can get involved in your child’s education. We strive to keep parents informed and partner with our community stakeholders to make this an inviting and exciting place to be. 

École Montrose has a very engaged parent community. Please join us at our school council meetings hosted in our library on the third Wednesday of every month.

Warm regards,
Matthew Pepper

Principal, École Montrose School

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​School Council our Partners in Education

School Council Information can be found HERE

Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm
School Council Chair contact information and meeting information can be found HERE

Friends of Montrose Society

picture of playground built in 2016 at EM

Friends of Montrose Society is a volunteer group that raises funds to enhance the programs and purchase items that benefit the students at École Montrose.

Some of our past projects include:

  • The building of two school playgrounds, swings and other equipment for school use.
  • The building of the basketball Sport Court.

We are currently working on the addition of a Gazebo/Outdoor learning space slated to open in Fall 2024.

Join the discussion on our community facebook group HERE.

At École Montrose we...

provide opportunities for students to excel and develop leadership skills through collaboration and perseverance to be actively engaged citizens who can learn and work in French or English.  In our early and late French Immersion programs, we develop strong interactive French speaking environments where mutual respect and culture are in the forefront. 

Our School Education Plan is focused on:

Priority: Inclusion
Outcome: Increased Social Emotional Learning for students.
Outcome:  Supporting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of staff.

Priority: Teaching, leading and learning that prepares students academically, socially, and emotionally for high school completion and future success through a second language learning focus.
Outcome: Classroom instruction that prioritizes second language learning.
Outcome: Developing, and applying First Nation, Métis and Inuit foundational knowledge with staff and students.
Outcome: Classroom instruction that focuses on explicit instruction of basic math facts.

To see our full School Educational Plan and Results Report - Click HERE

Programs of Choice Offered at École Montrose 

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The Academy where a passion for sport or fine art can positively drive a passion for education and character development. The goal is to integrate excellence in education, athletics, and positive character development in every day of our student-athletes’ educational experience.

To see more information about The Academy 
Program of Choice - Click HERE

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French Immersion KinderPAL an early learning program of choice for kindergarten-age students in French. The program provides full day, all day learning where your child has regular Kindergarten programming for half of their time and the other half is the KinderPAL experience; play and learn. KinderPAL programming provides a classroom setting where your child will experience peer-based play as they continue developing and growing their knowledge.

To see more information about French Immersion KinderPAL 
Program of Choice - Click HERE

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Music Program Grade 5-8 provides students the opportunity to be part of an inclusive and vibrant community.  All students are supported through quality programming which inspires curiosity, increases confidence, embraces creativity, and develops a sense of personal achievement.  Our music program creates a community rich with diversity and collaboration which encourages lifelong learning.

To see more information about Music Program Grades 5-8
Program of Choice - Click HERE

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French Immersion Preschool children learn a second language through fun, exploration and discovery.  Our gentle-approach to language acquisition, offered in the school setting of École Montrose is the perfect opportunity for your 3 and 4-year-old to learn and grow. 

French Immersion Preschool
Program of Choice- Click HERE

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Late Entry French Immersion begins for students entering Grade 5 with no previous French experience. Students would transfer from their current school to join the Grade 5 class at École Montrose.

Late Entry French Immersion
Program of Choice- Click HERE