About Us

• 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, literacy room, and a Bear's Den.
• Our school yard is large and has grassy knolls, trees, painted pavement games, a play structure, a basketball court 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.
• In the winter months, we happily host a City of Ottawa skating rink which is maintained by the Katimavik Community Association's dedicated volunteers. 

Academic Programs

We currently have a diverse group of learners; 350 students in grades 4-8 in a variety of programs both in French and English.

At Katimavik we follow a balanced day schedule in order to maximize instructional time and respect the body’s and brain’s need for regular recreation and nutrition. We have the following classes this year:

• English Program in Grade 4 to 8
• Early French Immersion in Grade 4 to 8
• 3 Special Education Programs: (Junior General Learning Program, Junior LD Specialized Intervention Program, Intermediate LD Specialized Intervention Program)

Special Education and ESL Programs

The Learning Support Teacher (LST) is responsible for:

• after initial identification by the classroom teacher, the LST will further identify pupils’ needs through the use of a wide range of diagnostic tools
• consult and support classroom teachers in the delivery of differentiated programs for identified students
• in consultation with the classroom teacher, the LST monitors the progress of identified students

The Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) is responsible for:

• working collaboratively with teachers to support student learning
• supporting identified students in their classrooms
• delivering the EMPOWER Program to qualifying students

The ESL (English as Second Language) teacher is responsible for:

• supporting classroom teachers with implementing their ESL programming for identified students
• supporting qualifying ESL students as they acquire the English Language

We are further supported by a school board Psychologist, a Social Worker, a Speech and Language Pathologist and a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher. These paraprofessionals serve a family of schools and are here to support us as needed. 

Here at KES, we have a no cell phone policy in place for grade 4 -8. Phones and smartwatches must be powered off and kept in lockers, backpacks etc. during school hours. This includes recess and lunch times for all students. Parents/guardians who need to reach their student during the school day should do so by calling the office at 613-592-5462.

A strong commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is embedded throughout the OCDSB 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and captured within each area of focus: learning, well-being, and social responsibility. We strive to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe place for students of all identities to feel valued and respected as they engage, learn, grow, explore, and discover.