About

Mission

L.T. Westlake School community, students, staff and parents have unique gifts and abilities. It is our privilege to find out what these are. . . explore them. . . develop them. . . share them. . . and celebrate them!

History

• Lionel Trelawney Westlake was born on November 27, 1883 in Grutland, England
• Immigrated to Canada in 1905 and opened a jewelry and watch making store with his brother on 1907
• L.T. was married to Margaret Huntrods in 1916 and had two daughters
• L.T. was a member of the Taber town council for six years, and was mayor from 1929 – 1934
• Some of his accomplishments were road improvements, the Taber Canning Factory, a honey factory and an air strip were all built
• After retirement he turned his attention to education and served on the Taber School Board
• The new south side school, officially opened in April 1961 and was named L. T. Westlake in his honour
• L.T. moved to Ontario in 1960 where he lived with his daughters
• L.T. passed away in Ottawa on July 8, 1970 at the age of 86

Value Statements

• Students come first and deserve individual attention so that their needs are met both academically and socially
• We care and value success, we're persistent in high academic standards, developing responsible citizens and lifelong learning in our staff and students
• We value and respect each student and staff member as individuals
• All members of our school community are valued and important

School Goals

• To focus education on what students of all abilities need to learn: meeting individual needs while maintaining high expectations through clear communication
• To encourage parents to be part of the school community
• To promote a team approach of services for children with diverse needs within an inclusive classroom
• All staff are motivated, enthusiastic and are given the opportunity to experience continued professional growth
• To foster positive, lifelong, healthy attitudes towards mental and physical well-being
• To develop tolerance and empathy through global and multicultural perspectives.

Vision Plan

• As a community of learners, we want to inspire life long learning and develop global citizens prepared for the future
• We envision L.T. Westlake School as a community that produces responsible and respectful global citizens. As a centre for innovative learning, L.T. Westlake will be the connecting link between home and community. Our students will realize that learning is a life-long commitment supported by dedicated staff and concerned parents, but only filled to its potential as the learners become responsible for the learning themselves
• Our students are inspired to be innovative and considerate role models who demonstrate valuable leadership in our global society.