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Markham Gateway Public School
Address
30 Fonda Rd.

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Information
School typeElementary
FoundedSeptember 2001
School boardYork Region District School Board
Area trusteeNeethan Shan
PrincipalMs. Sengupta
GradesJunior Kindergarten-Gr.8
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Blue, Silver, White
MascotTitan
Team nameGateway Titans
AffiliationSecular
Websitewww.markhamgateway.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Markham Gateway Public School is a public school located in an upper class neighbourhood in the town 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. Markham Gateway has teachers and staff that have helped children pass through their troubles. When the school opened its principal was Ms. V Dawson (2002-2005), but now is governed under Ms. Sengupta (2005-Present). Markham Gateway Public School is a feeder school for Middlefield Collegiate Institute.

Administration

  • Principal - Ms. SenGupta
  • Vice Principal - Mr. Wolkoff

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 or a catholic high school.

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
  • Mr. Mark
  • Ms. Kolar

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