School Staff 2017-2018
Deborah Langdon - Principal Brenda Scherf - Office Administrator Lani McFarlane – Kindergarten (English/French) Courtney Burkhardt - Early Childhood Educator Brian Kennedy - Kindergarten (English), Grade 5 Language Arts Mariah Lafontaine-Colley – Early Childhood Educator Cheryl Renaud – Grade 1 Catherine Lachambre - Grade 2/3 Alex Korscog - Grade 3 Catherine Charland - FSL Grade 1,2,3, French Prep and Planning Teacher Dana Prusakowski - Grade 4 Shawn Martin - Grade 5, English Prep and Planning Teacher Laura Darch – Resource Teacher Ken Mendes- ELL Teacher Jodie Guscott – Library Technician Julie Looker – Educational Assistant Svitlana Pisetska – Educational Assistant Joel Dorner – Educational Assistant Mallory Holder - Educational Assistant Valerie Lalonde - Educational Assistant Developmental Education Team Joanne Scott – Teacher Kimberly Redmond Michelle Van Loon Ross Van Loan Erin Dunn Elizabeth Shanahan Valerie Lalonde Alanna Stairs– Housekeeper Ruth Lenarduzzi – Nurse Dariusz Wyscocki – Head Custodian Ryan Salapang - Custodian (Evening)
| About Our School
Welcome to Thomas D’Arcy McGee Catholic School!
Our Mission Statement  The mission of Thomas D’Arcy McGee Catholic School is to create and maintain a faith based educational environment which ensures that all children reach their highest level of academic achievement possible. We are committed to a comprehensive system of support to ensure this outcome through the rigorous implementation of high yield strategies in all curriculum areas.
Who We Are We are a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 school situated in the beautiful Beacon Hill Community in Ottawa, Ontario. Our school is fully equipped with the latest technology in every classroom. The SmartBoards, iPads, and Netbooks are used on a daily basis by both the teachers and the students to fully enhance your child's education through interactive learning. We are also proud to be offering the Full-Day Junior and Senior Kindergarten French Immersion Program. We also offer French Immersion beginning in Grade 4. With both of these programs, your child receives half of their instructional day in French and half in English. There is still plenty of space available. All students are welcome! If you require further information, or if you would like to book a tour of our school before you register your child, please contact us at 613-749-2251 or at: thomasdarcy.mcgee@ocsb.ca Our History Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School first opened its doors in 1969 in Beacon Hill North, a thriving suburb in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, our Nation's Capital. The school was named after Thomas D'Arcy McGee who, in 1857, became an elected member of parliament. He passionately believed that any system of education worthy of the name, must have a religious basis. In concert with the spokesmen for the Catholic Church, he participated in a long and skillful battle to secure the Catholics of Ontario the right to this kind of education, and undoubtedly, his eloquence helped persuade Parliament to accept this principle. In 1863, he finally had the satisfaction of seeing legislation passed which recognized the separate school system in Ontario. What We Are Today We are a vibrant Catholic Community who have dedicated ourselves to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among our students. Emphasizing the leadership skills that Thomas D'Arcy McGee personified throughout his life in the arts, sports and in the protection of the environment, provides the students of Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School with a well-rounded education. In the Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School Community, the staff and parents co-operate to create a positive, secure learning environment for academic and social growth. With the help of many volunteers and through classroom learning activities, our students are full participants in the development of their educational experience and environment. What We Offer At Our School Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 School. We have extensive facilities to offer our students:
| Activities, Clubs & Teams
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Teams Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Girls Volleyball Boys Volleyball Girls Badminton Boys Badminton Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Swim to Survive Program (Grade 3 Students) Thomas D'Arcy McGee Clubs Environmental/Recycling Club Drama Club Buddies Club with D.E. group Dance Club Knitting Club Gamers Club |