A comprehensive education from kindergarten to grade 12 is available in Altona's four fine schools: Elmwood Elementary, West Park School, Parkside Junior High, and W.C. Miller Collegiate. These schools are all within the Border Land School Division. Altona schools offer up-to-date teaching methods with state-of-the-art technology, taking your child from the basic three "R's" to vocational and university preparation. Altona educators are a well-chosen, dedicated bunch who approach teaching with the personal interest often lacking in larger, urban centres.
The Regional Alternative Education Centre provides a place for mature students of all ages to continue their education. They offer accredited high school courses for those looking to complete Grade 12 or upgrade their skills for re-entry into the job market.
Red River College and the University of Manitoba, providing post-secondary coruses to studetns while allowing them to remain in their home communities. These courses offered by distance education are identical in every way to on-campus courses.
Kiddie Sunshine Centre, the local day care facility, provides an important social service to young, working families in Altona. A preschool program is also offered here, all conducted by a qualified, loving staff.
The South Central Regional Library in Altona is located on the main floor of Golden West Plaza. The 4,000 sq. ft. facility houses a collection of over 60,000 books, magazines and video and audio materials.
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