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| Markham Gateway Public School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
30 Fonda Rd. , | |
| Information | |
| School type | Elementary |
| Founded | September 2001 |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Area trustee | Neethan Shan |
| Principal | Rory SUllivan |
| Grades | Junior Kindergarten-Gr.8 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Silver, White |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Team name | Gateway Titans |
| Affiliation | Secular |
| Website | markhamgateway.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.ca |
Markham Gateway Public School is a public school located in the city of Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is managed by the York Region District School Board.
History
Markham Gateway was founded in September 2001 but its official opening wasn't held until April 18, 2002. When the school opened its principal was Ms. V Dawson (2002-2005),Ms. Sengupta (2005–2012)but now is governed under Mr.Rory Sullivan(2012–Present). Markham Gateway Public School is a feeder school for Middlefield Collegiate Institute.
Administration
- Principal - Mr. Sullivan
- Vice Principal - Mr. Wolkoff
Principals
| Principal | Took Office | Left Office | Prior Experience | Vice-Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Dawson | April 18, 2002 | May 6, 2005 | Elementary Teacher (1966-1988) Toronto Board of Control (1988-1992) |
Steve McCutchen |
| Sherri SenGupta | May 7, 2005 | June 30, 2012 | Elementary Teacher (1991-2002) Elementary Vice-Principal (2002-2005) |
Steve McCutchen (2005) Diane Hart (2005-2006) Steve Bull (2006-2011) Jay Wolkoff (2011-2012) |
| Rory Sullivan | July 1, 2012 | Incumbent | Elementary Teacher (2000-2007) Elementary Vice-Principal (2007-2009) Elementary Principal (2009-2012) |
Jay Wolkoff (2012) Rima Ishtiaque (2012–Present) |
Divisions
- Primary Division
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 3
- Junior Division
Grade 4 - Grade 6
- Intermediate Division
Grade 7 - Grade 8
After graduation, students have the option to go to Middlefield Collegiate Institute
Subjects
- Literacy/Language
Grades 1-8, mostly taught by homeroom teachers.
- Math
Grades 1-8, mostly taught by homeroom teachers.
- Science
Grades 1-8, primaries and junior divisions taught by homeroom teachers. Intermediates have transitions to science while being taught by the other homeroom teacher of the grade
- Social Studies
Grades 1-6, mostly taught by homeroom teachers.
- History
Grades 7-8, taught by the other homeroom teacher of the grade.
- French
Grades 4-6 taught by M. Luc,and Grades 7-8 taught by Mme. Lee
- Phys.Ed
Grades 1-8, taught by homeroom teacher.
- Music/Dance
Grades 1-8, taught by Ms. Leong
Identity/Motto
Markham Gateway follows the four C's which are Courtesy, Co-Operation, Commitment and Consideration.
School Sports Team Coaches
- Mr. Whitestone
- Mr. Manga
- Mr. Yoshiki
- Ms. Kolar
- Mr Manga
- Ms.Gowans
Arts/Drama/School Spirit and Other Notables
- Ms.Siggens - (Character matters)
- Ms.Venamalla - (Walk for Values for M.G.P.S)
- Mme. Lee, Ms. Callahan, Ms. Kolar - Student Council