Walkerville hosts one of three Community Living (STEPS Programs) in the district, which serves more than 30 developmentally challenged students.

[2] Major renovations were completed in 1957 with the addition of a new gymnasium, cafeteria, rifle range and quartermaster stores and a new music room.

The main office was renovated in 1966, new classrooms were added along, and the changing area for the girls' physical education classes was improved.

The project includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of all the building's windows, the infill of the closed pool, renovation of the cafeteria, relocation of the music and dance classrooms and re–pointing of the exterior masonry.

Teachers and small group tutors specializing in a particular arts program collaborate to improve the artistic students in their work.

On May 8, 2020, a former WCCA Drama teacher John-Anthony Nabben was found guilty of professional misconduct, approximately four years after claims were filed that he abused students "physically, sexually, verbally, psychologically or emotionally".

Recent plays have included: Most years, Walkerville has the honour of performing two major shows per school year—a straight drama and a musical—with music provided by the WCCA Student Orchestra.