Our School
Castlefrank Elementary School is located on McCurdy Drive in Kanata. It was built in 1988 to accommodate the growth in the surrounding Katimavik community. It officially opened on May 9, 1991 as a JK to grade 6 dual track school. Currently, we have 325 students in JK to grade 3 enrolled in the Regular English Program and Early French Immersion Program.
The school’s name was chosen after community input, to reflect where it was situated on Castlefrank Road. Its name lent itself easily to theme work, which revolved around the school’s symbol of a castle. This symbol, and the school’s colours of red, blue, and yellow, are incorporated into the decor in the foyer of the school, into our beautiful new mural of a large castle painted on the wall in the hallway, and are also reflected in the design of our two play structures.
Our Students
Castlefrank is a JK -3Dual-Track (Regular English and Early French Immersion) Primary school. When students leave Castlefrank Elementary School they move on to Katimavik Elementary School for Grades 4-8 or to Bridlewood Community Elementary School for Middle French Immersion in Grade 4, and then on to the Earl of March Secondary School for high school.
Our Staff
Castlefrank’s staff are dedicated to life-long learning; constantly upgrading their skills by taking part in after-school workshops, summer courses, and curriculum development work shops through out the year. Working together in primary teams, teachers plan and update units of study for classroom use. The teachers are involved in curriculum teams working together on the implementation of the Ontario Curriculum.
Our Community
Castlefrank’s School Council is an enthusiastic and engaged group of dedicated parents and community members who strive to support the school, and its endeavours, through a variety of means. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend the School Council meetings and many are very involved in the school and greater community. The objectives of the School Council include developing a strong relationship among home, school and the wider community, raising funds, and encouraging the sharing of views and opinions.
Castlefrank parents are encouraged to be part of school life. An extensive volunteer program supports activities, such as regular hot-lunch programs throughout the month, annual Book Fair, Grounds Improvement and Safety Committees. Monthly School Council meetings are well attended and help to create a positive atmosphere of parental feedback and support for staff in the school.
Mission Statement
Castlefrank Elementary School has a safe, caring, respectful and positive learning environment for everyone. We encourage and guide each learner, through clear expectations toward goals of reaching their utmost potential. Our School motto is...
Be the best you can be!
Facilities and Resources
- An equipment filled gymnasium
- A huge library complete with a stage and a wide variety of books and resources
- Two fully stocked literacy rooms
- A large open school yard with two play structures, a basketball court, baseball diamond, and a soccer field
Programs and Services
Academic Programs
Castlefrank offers:
- Regular English Program, Grade 1 to Grade 3
- Early French Immersion Program, JK to Grade 3
- Core French Program, Grade 1 to Grade 3
- Language Learning Disability Class, Grades 1 to 3
Classroom Organization
At Castlefrank there are:
- Four homeroom classes in the Regular English program Grades 1-3
- Five Kindergarten classes that are a combination of Year 1 and 2 students
- Seven Early French Immersion homeroom classes in Grades 1-3
- One System Primary Language program
Special Education and ESL Programs
- Primary Integrated Special Education model for grades 1 to 3
- Learning Support Teacher for SK to Grade 3
- Learning Resource Teacher for SK to Grade 3
Clubs and Activities
- Terry Fox School Run/Walk
- Club list to come at the beginning of the 2023-2024 School Year