Our School
RMPS is in the community of Beaverbrook in Kanata and sits on a large property next to a public park. Architecturally original and unique, the school’s classes encircle a spacious round library with a giant dome skylight over a central 7 meter schefflera tree. This unique physical environment promotes collaboration between educators and helps to build a strong feeling of community and belonging amongst its students. The school is dedicated to providing a high quality education to every student in a positive environment supported by caring, dedicated and effective staff members.
We welcome volunteers in our school. Parents assist in classrooms, participate in fundraising activities, organize hot lunches and accompany classes on field trips. The Roland Michener School Council serves as an advisory body to the school. It is comprised of a dedicated volunteer group of parents/guardians, community representatives and teaching and non-teaching staff who are committed to strengthening educational opportunities and partnerships with the community.
Our Students
Roland Michener PS has a student enrolment of about 350 students this year, with children coming from 25 different countries.
When the students complete Grade 6 at Roland Michener PS, they go to either Earl of March SS or Jack Donohue PS. When the students complete Grade 3, they have the option to attend Middle French Immersion at W. Erskine Johnston PS.
Our Staff
Staff provide support to students in all organized activities and charitable events. Within the community, our staff is known for being caring and dedicated.
Our Community
We are proud of the diversity in our school community! The attendance area includes part of Beaverbrook, part of Kanata Lakes, one small part of Morgan's Grant and new communities at Huntmar and Campeau Drive.
Mission Statement
“ROAR to Success!”
Roland Michener Public School's mission is to have dedicated, effective staff members work cooperatively with students, parents and the community in a safe and positive environment, promoting excellence in education and the development of character education, thereby preparing students to become independent learners and responsible citizens.
Facilities and Resources
RMPS houses:
- A fully-automated library
- Computers in every teaching area
- A unique “round” gym
- A large stage used for drama as well as performances and assemblies
- Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball court
- Play structures
- Benches and newly-planted treed areas
- Projectors in every classroom to support instruction
- Dozens of Chromebooks to support learning and program delivery
Programs and Services
Academic Programs
Roland Michener offers a 1/2 French, 1/2 English program for Junior/Senior Kindergarten students. Grades 1 to 6 are an English program. Children in Grades 1 to 6 participate in a daily 40-minute Core French program.
Classroom Organization
Roland Michener PS is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 English program community school.
Special Education and ESL Programs
Roland Michener uses a team approach to provide extra support for students. Members of the School Support Team include the Learning Support Teacher, Learning Resource Teacher and ESL teacher; both work within classrooms and with small groups of students on a daily basis. A Psychologist, Social Worker, Learning Support Consultant, Multicultural Liaison Officer and a Speech and Language pathologist provide regular support to the school. Gifted programming is delivered using an integrated model.
Clubs and Activities
Throughout the year, students may participate in running club, cross-country, track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bordenball, skating, ski days, spirit days, drama presentations, assemblies, milk and pizza programs, Valentine Raffle Cake Day, a wide variety of clubs and a range of student leadership initiatives. Students will be involved as lunch monitors for the younger children, Kindergarten monitors, learning buddies, library helpers, milk monitors and the Tech Team. Children are all placed on a team where the younger children form strong bonds with their older team members, and where the older children learn leadership skills.
Organized activities at the school focus on the students' awareness of global and local events. RMPS has participate in Jump Robe for Heart, Education Foundation, and the United Way. Students also participate in food drives for the local food cupboard and have initiated a gift card campaign in order to raise money for the Kanata Food Bank.