Donald R. Getty School

Donald R. Getty K-9 School is dedicated to high levels of achievement. The staff of Donald R. Getty embrace the purpose of our school, which is to help all students learn the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes that will prepare them for success in the 21st century. This focus will be evident in every aspect of our school culture, as staff will continually examine evidence of student learning and identify interventions and extensions necessary to ensure all students find success.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

At Donald R. Getty School, students focus on the acronym RAH.

• Respectful: Respectful to themselves, each other, the school and all within it, and to our world community.
• Active: Physical and mental activity are part of our community and form the basis for all that we do together as teaching and learning teams.
• Healthy: All school community members eat healthy diets, live healthy lives and consider how this impacts ourselves and others. 

OVERFLOW DESIGNATED SCHOOLS

For 2025–26 our school will use a lottery process for new resident students living in our attendance area. Students who are not selected can attend George P. Nicholson School (K-6), D.S. Mackenzie School (Grades 7-9) or a school with space in planned classes.