Our School

Robert E Wilson
We acknowledge that our learning is taking place on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory. We thank the Algonquin Nation for hosting us and recognize their enduring presence on this land.

Quick Facts

  • Our school welcomes approximately 230 students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 6 each year. 
  • We offer the full-day bilingual Kindergarten and the English program with Core French.
  • After completing grade 6, students go to York Street Public School or Queen Elizabeth Elementary School for grades 7 and 8.

Mission Statement

As a strong, supportive team, the Robert E. Wilson community works together to meet the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of each child. We ensure a welcoming, inclusive and engaging learning environment where our students develop positive self- esteem, healthy relationships and achieve academic success.

Registration

Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page for more information.

About Our School


At Robert E. Wilson School students come first! Our school motto “Respect and Learning Shines Through” embodies our focus on fostering student success, building healthy relationships and inspiring positive citizenship. Our staff, students and parents work together to build a caring, inclusive and productive learning community. Robert E. Wilson opened its doors in 1955. Our building is modern, with inviting classrooms, a fully equipped gym, and a beautiful backyard with two large playing fields.

R.E. Wilson and Inuuqatigiit have been involved in several joint initiatives to support our school community. This includes a kindergarten class located at the Centre  where children aged four and five follow the full-day kindergarten curriculum while enjoying the cultural and family support that the Centre offers.

Our School Community

Students

Students enrolled at the school reflect the many different cultures, countries and languages of the wider community. They are friendly and appreciative children, who welcome newcomers and are supportive of their school. We are proud to have a significant number of First Nations, Métis, Inuit children at R. E. Wilson Public School bringing their unique background and culture to the school community.

Staff

Robert E. Wilson School is fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate staff members who work hard to provide each student with individual care and support, both inside and outside the classroom. Our teaching staff is highly qualified, many of them holding certificates in Special Education and English as a Second Language. Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Administration and Support staff work together to provide a supportive framework which encourages positive social, academic and intellectual growth.

Parents/Guardians and Community

Our parents represent a wide diversity of people, including many Indigenous and new immigrant families, and are active partners in enhancing our school. Two examples of initiatives undertaken by School Council to support our school include the creation of our Parent Resource Room, where parents can access educational and community resources and connect with each other; and our Schoolyard Greening project, with seating areas for children, planters boxes and large trees. The school is fortunate to have many loyal and dedicated volunteers,and community partners such as Community Foundation of Ottawa, Vorlage Ski Resort, Inuuqatigiit, the Optimist Club, CGI Inc., Let’s Talk Science, and Start to Finish Running and Reading Club.

Programs, Activities, and Supports

We offer the following academic programs:

  • Full-day Bilingual Kindergarten (JK-SK): 50% English instruction and 50% French instruction.
  • English Program with Core French (Grades 1-6): Instruction in the English language in all subject areas as well as instruction in French through Core French (40 minutes daily).

Students requiring extra help are supported by our highly skilled resource teachers who work collaboratively with teaching staff, provide guided instruction to small groups and provide Literacy and Math enrichment to individual students. Our Learning Support Teacher (LST) performs diagnostic testing and helps prepare individual programs for children. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher provides in class and individual support to students learning English.

Students have opportunities to take part in  a wide range of clubs, athletic teams, and activities. For more details, visit our Teams and Clubs page.

Facilities and Learning Tools

  • Library
  • Chromebooks, iPads, white boards and projectors in each classroom
  • Large gymnasium with stage
  • Large yard with 2 play structures and pavement games area with basketball courts
  • Kindergarten area with play structure
  • 2 Soccer Fields     

Equity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Education

Equitable access and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of who we are at R E Wilson. We are committed to identifying and addressing barriers that affect students' and families well-being and success. Using carefully selected resources, guest speakers, as well as student and parent voice are integral to making our school an inclusive space. We strive to ensure each student receives the most appropriate learning experience, to reach their full potential.

Our ongoing partnership with Inuuqatigiit, Wabano, and the OCDSB Indigenous Team, continues to provide one-to-one, small-group, and whole-school cultural enrichment workshops for students while also increasing educators' cultural competency. Our ongoing commitment is to create safe learning spaces for our Indigenous students by offering culturally relevant sessions that include language, traditions, and Indigenous ways of knowing that are embedded in the sciences, technology, and the Arts.

After School Club

We have a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club which is located 350 meters from the school. Parents may register students in grades 1 to 6 to attend the club after school. They will be picked up by staff at the end of the day and walked to the Don McGahan Clubhouse - BGC Ottawa

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