We appreciate and recognize that our school is on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin homelands. The Algonquin Nation has been caring for this land for many thousands of years, long before the arrival of those of us whose families came from other places. We are committed to learning about the history of this land, and the important contributions that Indigenous artists and scientists and teachers and caregivers and knowledge keepers make to our society and culture each and every day.
Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 310 students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 each year.
- We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, english with Core French, and the Early French Immersion program.
- After completing Grade 3, our children continue their education at Terry Fox Elementary School before proceeding on to Cairine Wilson Secondary School.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page.
Mission Statement
We are committed to living the mission of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to challenge all students to achieve personal excellence in learning and responsible citizenship within a safe, equitable, diverse, and caring environment.
About Our School
Orleans Wood is a jewel of a community school. We are located in the eastern suburb of Ottawa-Carleton, situated in a beautiful, mature neighborhood, in close proximity to walking paths, a city park, and the Ottawa River.
Our focus is to challenge and empower all children to reach their full potential. We direct our energy partnering with our community, providing a safe and healthy environment, and quality learning experiences for all children. We encourage respect, dignity, and appreciation for all cultures.
Academic Programs
- Two year bilingual Kindergarten program is offered full days in English and French.
- Regular English program with 40 minutes of Core French daily for grades 1-3.
- Early French Immersion program for grades 1- 3.
Special Education and ESL Programs
Orleans Wood has a multidisciplinary team comprised of teaching staff, Educational Assistants, a Learning Support Teacher, a Learning Resource Teacher and school administration. Support services are also provided by central board staff through a psychologist, social worker, and a speech and language pathologist. All students who are identified with needs remain in the regular classroom where their program may be differentiated through accommodations and/or modifications. Sometimes, small groups of children are withdrawn from classrooms through targeted interventions. However, this is a short term approach with a specific goal. Our school continues to offer the Empower Reading Program which is a targeted reading intervention program developed by The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Clubs and Activities
Every year, students are able to participate in a skating program (grades 1-3) and the Swim to Survive Program (Grade 3).
All students are encouraged to contribute to their community by supporting causes such as the Terry Fox Walk, the Education Foundation, the December Giving Drive, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and The Food Bank.
Other activities in our school include: a wide variety of experiences in the Arts, Holiday Store, Summer Celebration, pizza lunches, popcorn days, musical performances, Jump Rope for Heart, Remembrance Day Ceremony, Earth Care initiatives, Scholastic Book Fair, Spirit Days and the Big Buddies Program with Cairine Wilson S.S.
The school officially opened in 1983 and is surrounded by a large school yard bordered with beautiful trees and park benches adjacent to a city park. We have several play structures as well an outdoor classroom.
Inside, the building is bright and attractive and wheelchair accessible. In addition to the full-size gymnasium, there is an exercise room and a large library containing over 12 000 books.
Our school offers an Extended Day Program for school-aged children.
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.
For more information, please visit the OCDSB’s Equity and Diversity website.