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40 Telford St, Ajax, ON L1T 4N4, Canada
- SCHOOL TYPE: Public
- WEBSITE: Vimy Ridge PS
- SCHOOL LEVEL: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle
- GRADES OFFERED: PK - 8
Vimy Ridge P.S. is located in Ajax just north of Rossland Road at Westney Rd. All of our students live within the area bounded by Taunton Rd. to the north, Westney Rd. to the east, Rossland Rd. to the south and Ravenscroft Street to the west. Our school is very culturally diverse with a population of 614 students. At Vimy Ridge, we pursue a shared vision of excellence in citizenship and achievement. This is accomplished by fostering leadership in all members of the school community; teachers, parents, and students. With a curriculum that embeds the qualities of we believe that all members of the community have the potential of being, acting as powerful agents of change and making a significantly positive impact on our community and the world.
Northwest Ajax contains several communities. South Greenwood is in the greenbelt area and has a few large residential properties and some businesses. Duffins Crossing is an area of growth and will contain significant developments in the future. The area includes a large memorial gardens and parklands. Meadow Ridge is a culturally diverse neighbourhood that experienced major growth in the mid-2000s. Largely residential, the area also features some commercial developments, as well as parklands and areas for future development. Nottingham is a newer neighbourhood, much of its growth from the mid-2000s, and most homes are detached.