Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 590 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 each year.
- We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, English with Core French, and the Early French Immersion program.
- 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.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact Us or visit the OCDSB registration page for more information.
Mission Statement
South March Public School embraces the OCDSB mission statement: Educating for Success, Inspiring Learning and Building Citizenship.
Educating for the 21st Century
Our School
South March Public School opened its doors for the first time on September 1, 2009. We are located in the Kanata North area of Ottawa.
We have a culture that is unique to our school, students, parents/guardians, staff and community. Students have been actively involved in decision-making about our school colours (gold, blue and black) and school mascot. The penguin was chosen to represent the importance of community and team work.
Academic Programs
- English program with Core French, Grade 1 to grade 6
- Early French Immersion from Grade 1 to grade 6
- Bilingual full day kindergarten program JK/SK
- Specialized Autism Program for grade 1 to grade 6 students
Special Education
South March operates with a team approach aimed at providing support for all students. Members of the School Support Team which include the Learning Support Teacher, the Learning Resource Teachers, the English as a Second Language consultant teachers, and our Educational Assistants, work within classrooms and with small groups of students on a daily basis. A Psychologist, Social Worker, Learning Support Consultant and a Speech and Language Pathologist service the school as members of the Multidisciplinary School Team. Gifted programming is delivered using the integrated model.
South March is a designated site for a primary and junior Autism Program. The program receives specialized support from a designated Psychologist, Learning Support Consultant for Autism, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Pathologist.
Clubs and Activities
Our students benefit from our extensive extra-curricular activities that may vary from year to year. They might include:
- A wide range of intramural athletics offered during lunchtime at all levels
- Competitive school athletic teams (tournaments, inter-school games)
- Spirit Days
- Chess Club
- Knitting/Crocheting Club
- EarthCare Club
- Primary and Junior Choir
- Winter Carnival
- Terry Fox Run
- Dance Club
- Primary Games Club
- Sewing Club
Students also have leadership opportunities as:
- Members of the P.T. A.(Penguins Taking Action student advisory council)
- Lunch Monitors
- Library Helpers
- Kindergarten Helpers
- Reading Buddies
- Helpers in the Autism Program
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.
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
A strong commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is embedded throughout the OCDSB 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and captured within each area of focus: learning, well-being, and social responsibility. We strive to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe place for students of all identities to feel valued and respected as they engage, learn, grow, explore, and discover.
For more information, please visit the OCDSB’s Equity and Diversity website.