Devon Gardens Elementary School prides itself on creating a community of care for its students and their families. It has a French Immersion K-7 program, a Montessori K-3 program, and an English 4-7 program. Teachers implement “Reading Power”, “Writing for Excellence”, “PRIME” and “Assessment for Learning” to nurture students’ academic development.

Annual school events and activities include the Terry Fox Run, volleyball and basketball teams for Grades 6 & 7 students, Hoop Shoot basketball challenge (Grades 5-7), Grade 6 & 7 band, Track & Field (Grades 4-7) and Sports Day. In addition, there are opportunities for intermediate students to develop responsibility by becoming involved in various school jobs such as crossing guard, lunchtime classroom monitor and office monitor.

Other events or activities may include:

• Family fun night
• BBQ & Open House
• Rain garden
• Delta gymnastics
• Cross-country running team
• “Knights” of reading
• Christmas concert
• Eco-Team
• Band/choir concerts
• Gr. 7 French Immersion student Quebec trip