Our Students
We are especially proud of the student leadership which continues to emerge and develop particularly during the ever changing landscape in a pandemic. Students still strive to support one another and the community by holding fundraisers for the Food Bank and Chrysalis House.
Our school serves a culturally diverse population and many of our families speak languages other than English at home.
Our Staff
The teaching staff at Katimavik E.S. is a combination of experienced educators and educators who have recently joined the profession. At present there are about 30 staff members in the school, including a full- time Learning Support Teacher, a full-time Learning Resource Teacher, a half-time ESL Teacher, a half-time Library Technician, one full-time Office Administrator, one half- time Office Assistant, a Chief Custodian, an Evening Custodian, a Principal and a half-time Vice-Principal.
The educators continue to learn as part of our professional learning community in the school, and pursue varied learning opportunities outside of the school
Our Community
Katimavik E.S. is located in the residential community of Kanata, which has a population of approximately 90,000. The community is family oriented with many parks, playgrounds, and much green space. Many of our students live within walking distance of the school but some of our students are bused.
Mission Statement
At Katimavik E.S. we believe in the OCDSB mission statement: Educating for Success: Inspiring Learning and Building Citizenship.
Facilities and Resources
Katimavik is comprised of three indoor sections - a junior section, a central section, and an intermediate section. The school features a gymnasium with a stage, an instrumental music room, a large library/learning commons and a literacy room to serve both students’ and teachers’ needs. Our school yard is large and has grassy knolls, trees, painted pavement games, a playstructure and it is adjacent to the City of Ottawa parkland and pathways, as well as a City of Ottawa outdoor swimming pool, baseball diamond and basketball court.