Our Students
Total enrollment February 2022: 127. The North Gower P.S. attendance area is geographically large and includes all of Rideau Township to the borders of Goulbourn Township, Osgoode Township, the village of Manotick, the town of Kemptville in Leeds/Grenville, and the border of Lanark County. The attendance area includes the village of North Gower, Kars and Burritts Rapids. Most students are bused to school from small villages and rural areas in the Township. Students choosing to enter Early French Immersion attend Kars on the Rideau Public School. Our students leave North Gower P.S. to attend Kars on the Rideau P.S., in the village of Kars, for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Our Staff
Our staff is dedicated to presenting a wide range of experiences to children as they grow and learn at North Gower P.S. Our office staff, library technician, educational assistants and custodians make significant contributions to our students’ growth, as well as ensuring the smooth functioning of our school. A majority of the staff resides within our school area. They are very responsive to our school and community needs. We take pride in the wide range of activities that staff provide for our students promoting their physical, social, emotional and academic development.
Our Community
Our School Council is committed to maintaining an open channel of communication through which parents, students, and community members can exchange views and recommendations regarding specific activities, as well as educational policies and procedures. The Council extends an open invitation to parents and the community to take an active role in the education of our children by participating in Council meetings and school events. The Council works with the school and teaching staff to provide the best possible educational experience and to make learning a shared responsibility between the teaching staff and the community.
Mission Statement
Respect, kindness and laughter inspire our educational community. North Gower P.S. students participate in a challenging curriculum and a consistent educational approach that fosters creative thinking and independent problem-solving. We prepare our students to be self-motivated, responsible, lifelong learners. In our safe and caring environment, children become active and compassionate citizens.
Facilities and Resources
- Literacy Resource Room
- Junior and Primary Resource Rooms
- ASD Room
- Interactive Learning Centre
- Teachers' Professional Materials Centre and Conference Room
- Library/Resource Centre
- Computer Lab
- Gym with Stage Facilities
- General Purpose Rooms
- Kitchen
- Large Playground with Baseball Diamond, Soccer Field and Ample Equipment
- Play Structures
- 2 Basketball Courts