Ontario Curriculum with an Alternative Approach 

Older students helping younger students, parents sharing their skills, hands-on activities, community outings and an accent on real-life learning and discovery. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's Adventure Class at Queen Victoria School delivers standard Ontario curriculum in an innovative and alternative format. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiencial learning, real life discovery and integrated life skills.  A lively mix of ages, academic levels, skills and interests is further enriched by family and community involvement. The Adventure Class program has now entered its third decade.  The program offers a warm, family-like learning environment with an emphasis on sharing, cooperation and mutual support.  Find out more at the upcoming Adventure Class Parent Information Evening, Wednesday January 30th. Children are welcome to attend!

2019 Application Process / Timelines

• Adventure Class Brochure (PDF)

• Parent Information Night – Wed., Jan 30^th (6:00 – 7:30pm in the gym)
• Application deadline for Intent to Return (current Adventure families) – Friday, Feb 1^st
• Application deadline for Intent to Register (new families to Adventure Class) – Friday, Feb 15^th by 4:00pm
• 2019 Registration Form (PDF)
• 2019 Registration Form (google form)
   

Contact us:

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Phone: +1 613 968-4547

Queen Victoria School home page

If you are interested in the program and  want additional information please contact:
 

• Queen Victoria School, 613-968-4547 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note: Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian if the student lives outside the normal busing boundaries for the school. However, transportation may be available where there is space, from an existing bus stop. To find out more, contact Tri-Board Student Transportation Services at 1-866-569-6638.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Adventure Class?

The Adventure Class is a multiage, alternative program offered by the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Education. It runs through the combined efforts of parents, teachers and students. It encourages hands-on education, real life experiences and the development of the whole child.

What is the role of a parent?

The program depends on the efforts of the parents. Parents volunteer in the classroom, attend monthly class meetings, sit on a committee(s), fund raise, collect resources, organize and plan field trips, help teach a subject area, etc. Parents are directly involved in their child's education.

What is the role of the student?

Students are taught to be independent and responsible for their own learning. They have input into the types of activities they would like to do in their classroom.  Students are an integral part of the team that makes up the Adventure Class.

What is the role of the teacher?

It is the teacher's role to provide a stimulating and challenging educational program through authentic, experiential, inquiry-based learning that covers the curriculum set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

In the NEWS

Teaching team receives prestigious Certificate of Achievement
Inside Belleville - Adventure Class takes creative approach to education
Belleville Intelligencer - Where learning is an adventure
Globe and Mail - Including exercise breaks during class time seen as a way to boost learning
"Teaching outside the box garners award"Sheryl Parker Named Educator of the Year
Teacher of the Year Award Pictures 2010
Stream of Dreams
Abbey North Drummers
Family Day Event
Adventure Class Parent Honoured by School Board