Our 50th Anniversary
Manordale is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It was built in three sections, each section being added as the school population grew. The bulletin boards in the hallways are changed over on a regular basis so as much as possible the students’ accomplishments can be displayed.
Our goal: To prepare our students for the 21st century
Supporting education for all, we use a balanced literacy approach to help students develop effective communication skills. We follow an inclusionary model where all students are supported, in their classroom during their daily work, as well as in various settings within the school. Following the principle that “what is necessary for some is good for all,” we are introducing a variety of technology equipment and software to our students, to be used throughout the day, supporting our students in their access to the Ontario curriculum expectations.
We are passionate about the Arts
Our active Arts Committee members provide our students with opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities such as workshops with artists, musicians and dancers. Our students also create works of art that are proudly displayed on the classroom walls and at our Manordale Art Galleries at various times of the year. Our students participate in cultural activities at the National Arts Centre, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and other venues in Ottawa. In the spring of 2009, thanks to a neat connection with journalist Lynn Saxberg, we received an incredible donation of 40 ukuleles from folk singer Ben Harper. With the support of musician James Hill, offering a workshop to interested staff members, we plan to integrate this instrument to our music classes, clubs and performances.