New to Makwendam? Get to know us
Get to know our school
We are the Makwendam Roadrunners!
We have a dedicated and welcoming staff supporting students every day to ensure they succeed to their best potential!
We have awesome school spirit with monthly Spirit Days initiated by our Free To Be Me Club.
We are lucky to have such a great Green space with streams, bike paths, sports fields, 2 outdoor classrooms and a Creative Playground!
We have daily physical activity interwoven into our learning every day!
We are lucky to have ipads/laptops in each of our classrooms, a green screen, a class set of Ozobots and new Micro Bits.
We have a learning commons dedicated to design and technology and fully equipped with small hand tools and stem challenges!
Extracurriculars
Choir, Green Team, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Relays, Track and Field, Intramurals, Flag Football, Rugby, Skipbo Club, Free To Be Me Club, Youth and Well Being Team
Student Leadership Opportunities
Morning Announcements, Music Mondays, Lunch Leaders, Breakfast Crew
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
