Welcome to Thomas D’Arcy McGee Catholic School!

 

 

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 

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:

• Full Day Junior and Senior Kindergarten French Immersion classes 
• Kindergarten, Primary and Junior Pods 
• Developmental Education Unit 
• Resource Room 
• Conference Rooms
• Ipads 
• Chromebooks in each classroom 
• Interactive White Boards in each classroom 
• Learning Commons 
• Double Gymnasium 
• Sensory Room 
• Large school yard with an accessible play structure 
• Cross Country Skis for primary classes 
• Snowshoes for students
• Beaconwood School Age Program (before and after school care)

Soccer

Basketball

 

 

Badminton

 

Tchoukball

 

Track and Field

 

Ultimate Frisbee

 

Swim to Survive Program (Grade 3 Students)

 
Thomas D'Arcy McGee Clubs

Environmental/Recycling Club  

Art Club

Buddies Club with D.E. group