The mission of Markham Gateway Public School is to see ourselves as a community of learners: staff, students, parents working together to encourage the best in each one of us. We are committed to preparing students for a society in which diversity is recognized, respected and valued. To assure a culture conducive to the development of its members, we believe in the principles essential to democratic citizenship and to life-long learning. We strive to achieve our personal attributes academically, socially and emotionally in a safe environment.
Our School
History
Markham Gateway Public School is named due to its location. Being near the junction of Steeles Avenue and Markham Road, our school finds itself as an entry point into the Markham Community and York Region.
Our school motto is:
COURTESY...CONSIDERATION...CO-OPERATION...COMMITMENT
We have chosen the symbol of the TITAN to represent our confidence, strong character and persistence in whatever challenges may come our way.
Facilities
Markham Gateway Public School was officially opened in 2001. In addition to our Kindergarten Year 1 and Year 2 to Grade Eight academic programs, there are two Special Needs Community classes offered. For the parent community, the Ontario Early Years Centre provides programming, through the Parent and Family Literacy Centre (PFLC), that supports our commitment to community learning and family engagement.
Programs
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Markham Gateway Public School supports student learning through the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other co-curricular activities.
The following is a list of some of the programs that will be taking place in our school this year:
- 2-year Full Day Kindergarten program for our Year 1 and Year 2 students
- Grade 1 - Grade 8 curriculum
- Student Support Centres that nurture achievement and integration for students requiring special education support in grades one to eight
- Two Community Classes For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Emphasis on Early Intervention for difficulties
- Reading Recovery for grade one students
- Music / Art / Drama /Dance curriculum supported / integrated through all subjects
- Gym program, intramural sports, school teams, outdoor programs and implementation of the Board's Daily Physical Activity (DPA) program
- Persistence in environmental and safety awareness and responsibility
- Ministry of Education provincial assessment at Grade 3 and Grade 6
- Gifted screening in Grade 3
- School Code of Operating Ethics built on Character Education, positive expectations, and other initiatives supported by policies of the York Region District School Board
- School Improvement Planning for Student Achievement and Well-Being; focused on Modern Learning, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Mathematics; with Equity embedded throughout
- Junior Student Leadership Groups
- Active and Engaged Student Council
- Safe Arrival Procedure in place for a.m. drop-off and p.m. pick-up of students
- Safe schools practices and policies in place throughout the school day
- Support and integration of the development of character education
