History
In 1837, a half-acre parcel of land was donated and secured for a schoolhouse. The first school built at Vellore was a log structure 16x20 feet in size. The students at this time sat on wooden benches and a single fireplace was the building's only source of heat. A teacher at Vellore School during this early period was Alexander Muir who wrote the song Maple Leaf Forever, considered by some Canada's national anthem until O Canada was officially given the title in 1975.
Our school motto is believe, achieve, succeed.
Facilities
Vellore Woods P.S. was officially opened in 2002. The school has 26 classrooms, a music room and a science lab. A before and after school child–care centre, owned and operated by "LeClub" is located at Vellore Woods.
Mission
Vellore Woods P.S. is committed to the development of a cooperative school community that encourages students to become responsible learners and citizens who take pride in themselves, and their school community.
Vision
At Vellore Woods, we value our learning and our community.
We appreciate others’ beliefs and treat everyone the way we want to be treated.
We respect people’s personal space and belongings.
We support and care for one another and help those in need.
With open arms, we welcome others to our school, striving to make everyone feel respected and accepted.
Working together to the best of our ability and celebrating each other’s strengths.
We achieve because we believe we can succeed.
Don’t Mess with the Best! Go Wolves!
School Song
Music: James Clark and Jessica Owen
Lyrics: Mary Braund, Susie Carinci, Lisa Sherer, Jessica Owen, Michele Urciuoli
Chorus:
Vellore Woods!
We’re the school to remember – in the Woods.
We know we are the future.
And you know we’ve got the way – today.
We’re the school to remember.
Verse 1:
Fetons nos talents,
Les petits et les grands.
Fetons la vie!
Tout le monde est ici,
Nous sommes unis
Dans notre grande famille.
-Chorus-
Verse 2:
We have journeyed far,
To get to where we are
There is so much more to do
We’ve got what it takes
To make the world a better place
It starts with me and you!
Cheer:
Don’t mess with the best ‘cuz the best don’t mess
Don’t fool with the cool ‘cuz the cool don’t fool.
Hey, hey - check us out.
Hey, hey - check us out.
Yay, Wolves!
-Chorus-