Our Students
Kars on the Rideau Public School has a total enrollment of close to 700 students. We serve the communities of Kars, North Gower, Osgoode and Manotick. Most students are bused to school from villages and rural areas within our boundaries. We encourage our students to get to know peers at all grade levels with many shared activities being initiated to facilitate this process, such as common assemblies, reading buddies, school-wide events, etc. Students participate with enthusiasm in a variety of clubs, athletic teams and fundraising initiatives.
Our Staff
Kars on the Rideau Public School has 60 staff members, including administrative staff, custodial staff, Teachers, Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Lunch Room Monitors, Library Technicians and an Early Learning Assistant. The staff at Kars on the Rideau Public School strives for excellence. They have a range of professional experiences and various qualifications which allow them to challenge the students to put forth their best efforts socially, academically and physically. They provide a wide variety of learning activities to help our students extend their interests, develop their skills, and exercise their leadership qualities. They take pride in promoting spirit and positive school culture. Our educators seek professional development opportunities through workshops, boardwide in-service, summer courses and professional readings.
Our Community
The Kars on the Rideau Public School community is extensive, as our students come from rural areas approaching Burritt’s Rapids in the south, to near Riverside South going northward. We also receive students from Kars, Manotick, Osgoode and North Gower. The school itself has spacious grounds that are used by the community for such activities as track and field, basketball, soccer, and baseball. The school openly welcomes volunteers, who participate in school activities such as the Welcome BBQ, the Early Literacy Program, fundraising events, field trips, the Annual Book Fair, the Turkey Luncheon, hot lunches, and school greening, to name a few.
Our School Council is highly supportive and is dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities and partnerships with the community. All parents are invited to participate in the activities of the School Council and to provide their helpful expertise. School Council Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the library. The School Council meets monthly during the school year to:
- Identify, discuss and seek solutions to issues affecting the quality of education.
- Participate in the preservation of safety and maintain the quality of the school environment, promote effective communication between parents, teachers and the community. In addition, School Council members undertake a number of special events to nurture the community spirit at Kars on the Rideau and to raise funds for program enrichment. The Council takes on responsibility for recruiting and organizing volunteers to support programs both in and out of the classroom. Our parents are actively involved in their children’s educational life and provide continuous support. The notions of family and community are highly valued at our school.
Mission Statement
We endeavour to develop, in all our students, social responsibility, critical thinking skills, creativity, academic growth and success, as well as a lifelong love of learning. We encourage an atmosphere of courtesy and mutual respect.
Facilities and Resources
- Two computer labs equipped with PCs
- Library equipped with both English and French books
- Large gymnasium • Small gymnasium
- Two Soccer Fields
- The Learning Yard and Butterfly Garden
- Three playground structures
- Paved spaces for games, e.g., four square
- Ball Field
- New basketball court
- Two science labs
- Art room
- Music room
- Extensive green space