Our school respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples,
on whose territory we pray, learn, play and work.
School Staff
Kindergarten Team: KPA: Mrs.Fish & Mrs. Braceland ECE KPB: Mme. Gagne & Mrs. Jabbour ECE KPC: Mme. Forgues & Mrs. Cooper ECE Primary: 1/2 Mrs. Dale 1 Mr. McGlynn Mrs. McBride-Virtual 23 Mrs. Langlois 3 Mrs. Fortier 34 Mrs. Pinches Junior: 4 Imm Mrs. McKlusky & Mrs.Haymes 56 Ext Mrs. Kennedy 5 Imm Mrs.McKay & Mme. Cousineau 6 Imm Mr. Bellemare & Mrs. Kenna French: Mme. Lamb Virtual Mme. Roy Primary Mr. Bellemare 34 Mme. Cousineau 56 Educational Assistants: Amanda DesRosiers Veronique Hatson Kim Kelly Chantal Nicholson Kayla Mark Resource Teachers: Johane Brady Library Technician: Cindy Germain Extended Day Program: Program Cell # 613-914-2147 Joan Bell (supervisor). For EDP Registration Inquiries contact OCSB Early Learning Services @ 613-224-4455 ext 2382 or visit ottawa.ca/daycare Head Caretaker: Bev Tymchuk Office Administrator: Krista Pollock Principal: Sean McGuire | About Our School
We are a Catholic Community School: What does it mean to be a Catholic Community School? Well, to us the term means many things:
Academic Program: In addition to our Religion and Family life program, we offer instruction in English (Language), French (Language), Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies (in French), The Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance), and Health and Physical Education. All programs are based on the Ontario Curriculum. Kindergarten: We offer a rich and exciting full-day play-based, French Immersion Kindergarten program. This two-year program fosters healthy child development and prepare students well for Grade 1. For more information, please check out the "Ready to Learn" resources posted on the Ottawa Catholic School Board Website. Before and After School Care: Children from Kindergarten through Grade Six are eligible to attend our Extended Day Program (aka - Before and After School Program). Space is limited. Subsidies are available. In order to be considered for a space please visit the Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist online at https://onehsn.com/Ottawa, via email at Support@OneHSN.com, or by phone at (888) 722-1540. Program information can also be obtained by calling the Ottawa Catholic School Board's Early Learning Services at 613-224-4455 Ex. 2382. | About Our School
Who is Saint Kateri Tekakwitha? Our school is named after Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman who lived from 1656-1680. She was born in the United States, but lived much of her life in Kahnawake, close to Montreal. Despite many hardships, Kateri had a very strong faith throughout her life. Kateri is also known as the "Lily of the Mohawks" and "Protectress of Canada" She is the patroness of ecology, nature, and the environment. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was canonized (became a saint) on October 21, 2012, and her feast day is April 17th. As part of our celebrations of St. Kateri's canonization, Jan Bentham wrote a song about Kateri's life. It has since become our school's theme song. Click here to listen to the Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks song. House Activities: All grade 1 to 6 students belong to one of five houses: Inuit, Metis, Haida, Iroquois or Algonquin. These multi-grade groups participate in a variety of spirit building activities. Once a month, we have a House Meeting during which students might study a parable, make a craft, or discuss an issue. House activities are at the centre of school life at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. They fosters a sense of family and belonging, social responsibility and friendly competition. The House system promotes interaction among students from different grades and provides opportunities for students to participate in many types of activities during the school year. While building school spirit and offering leadership opportunities, the House system also provides many opportunities for fun and friendship. School Teams: Each year, students in grades 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to represent our school on a variety of sports teams. The teams are coached by teachers and usually practice during our lunch recess in preparation for a one day tournament. This year, boys and girls from our school participated in;
Clubs: Some of the clubs that are currently running at our school include:
Choir: Our Choir is made up of over 50 Grade 1 to 6 students. The Choir practices throughout the school year, one day a week during the lunch recess. Performances take place at school as well as at various community events. Safe Schools: Affiliated Schools 6550 Bilberry Drive, Orléans Phone: 613-837-3161 Our Parish |