Our Students
Our students come from diverse backgrounds. They represent many countries, such as China, India, Turkey, the Middle East and Russia (to name a few) and 35 languages. There are approximately 600 students enrolled at South March. Upon completion of the grade 6 program, our students will go to Jack Donahue P. S. for grades 7 and 8 before entering West Carleton High School for grade 9.
Our Staff
We have a team of dedicated professionals some of whom have been long serving OCDSB employees and those who have recently joined the profession. They represent 30.5 teachers, 4.5 educational assistants. There is one full-time Principal, a 0.5 Vice Principal, one Office Administrator, one Office Assistant, and a 0.6 Library Technician. Our school grounds and building are maintained by our chief custodian and 2 evening custodians. The staff bring with them their perse backgrounds and experiences to help our students expand their learning.
Our Community
Our community is rural and suburban. Many of our families are new to the area, moving into the newly constructed homes in North Kanata. We anticipate that the school will continue to grow along with the community.
Even before our doors opened on September 1st of 2009, our parents and community have been active participants in the life of our school. The school council began meeting in the spring before the school opened and have been invaluable in their work in setting up our library, establishing hot lunch programs, and supporting school initiatives. The council meets and holds public meetings monthly in the school library.
Mission Statement
Our Dreams – Nos Réalités
Educating for the 21st Century
South March Public School embraces the OCDSB mission statement: Educating for Success, Inspiring Learning and Building Citizenship.
Facilities and Resources
South March Public School is an environmentally friendly elementary school. It is a 44 500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. The school is designed to conform to the Model National Energy Code for Buildings. Some sustainable concepts include: materials with recycled content, exposed concrete finishes and use of natural wood.
A twelve room extension was approved for the school, and construction was completed in 2014-2015.
The school houses:
- A fully automated library with student work stations
- Computers in every teaching area
- Computer lab
- Two gymnasiums with fold down stage and servery
- Soccer fields, basketball nets
- Play structures and Kindergarten play area
- Children’s Village Daycare Centre