“Leadership in the OCDSB is the demonstration of personal initiative to achieve a positive outcome.”
Students
Our students are positive leaders both in the school and in their community. Our Student Council runs a wide variety of programs to enhance student life, including Spirit weeks, barbecues, dances, assemblies and fundraising events.
Student Council, along with other student groups, have raised money and collected goods for various charities. School and community spirit is thriving at Earl of March!
Staff
The Earl of March staff are highly dedicated to providing our students with the best in education. All teaching staff have degrees appropriate to their instructional area. Teachers are constantly enhancing their knowledge through professional activities which include Board and Provincial workshops, Additional Qualification Courses, Leadership Education, Advanced Placement Qualifications and numerous other training opportunities. We have a number of Educational Assistants who have been an invaluable asset both in the classroom and the larger school community.
We have a dedicated Administrative and Support staff. They constantly upgrade their proficiencies by participation in Board sponsored workshops and training programs. They provide invaluable support to our school community by ensuring a smooth administrative foundation which is responsive to students, staff, parents and the public.
Our Care Staff are an important part of our team. Their persistent attention to details provides our students and staff with a clean, healthy environment. They constantly ensure the safety and security of our facility and are tireless in supporting extra-curricular activities.
Parents/Guardians/Volunteers
Our Parents, Guardians and Volunteers provide our school with support through coaching, tutoring and supervisory activities. Our Music Council yearly raises funds to support our bands in traveling to different regions of Canada and the United States. Our School Council meets monthly to discuss school issues and to provide valuable advice to administration. The support of these groups is acknowledged through newsletters, assembly announcements and certificates of commendation.
Community
Our greater community supports the school through awards, co-operative education placements, and donations. Employers are very supportive of our students’ educational initiatives. They provide prizes for fund raising events, facilities for special occasions and a wide variety of experiences which enhance our educational program. They are acknowledged through the co-operative education employer appreciation breakfast, publications, assemblies and written communications.