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Get to know our school
We are the #RockinRoadrunners!
Dedicated and welcoming staff support students every day to ensure they succeed to their best potential!
Awesome school spirit with monthly Spirit Days initiated by our Student Leadership Team
Green space with streams, bike paths, sports fields, outdoor classroom and Creative Playground
Certified Silver by OPHEA (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) for completing the Healthy Schools certification
Daily physical activity challenges
40 iPads, 10 MacBook Air laptops, green screen, 3 Chromebook Carts, Class set of Ozobots and new Micro Bits
Newly renovated facilities include air conditioning, renovated bathrooms, two new water bottle fill stations, library/learning commons with makerspace, outdoor classroom
Extracurriculars
Dance, choir, drama, Green Team, OPHEA Healthy Schools Team, Lego builders club, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country, relays, track and field, intramurals
Student Leadership Opportunities
Spirit Days, Lunch Monitors, Morning Announcements, Carnival De Quebec , Music Mondays
What parent/guardians say about our school*
92% say “My child is/children are generally enthusiastic about going to school.”
92% say “My child’s/children’s school is effective in delivering quality education to students.”
92% say “My child’s/children’s school ensures there are opportunities for all students to get involved.”
*Note: All results are above the HDSB average. (Tell Them From Me survey, 2018-19)
Achievement Data
90% of Grade 3 students are at or above the Provincial Standards in reading and writing (EQAO 2018-19)
82% of Grade 6 students are at the Provincial Standards for reading and writing
Our goal is to increase the growth mindset of our students in Mathematics
Our goal is to increase students’ sense of belonging, respect for each other and promote inclusivity
