Our Students
W.E. Gowling has an enrolment of 430 students. Our diverse population represents many countries of origin. We believe our school is stronger due to our cultural backgrounds and the variety of strengths that students and staff bring to our school. W.E. Gowling assists students by offering a nutrition program and assists families by offering a Clothes Closet program. Students from W.E. Gowling generally attend Fisher Park Intermediate School when they have completed Grade 6.
Our Staff
W.E. Gowling staff is a dedicated group of professionals comprised of teachers, early childhood educators, educational assistants, office staff, custodial staff, a library technician, and a multi-cultural liaison officer. At W.E. Gowling, we focus on the whole child. All staff work to ensure that each child progresses to the best of his/her individual potential. It is our belief that every student at W.E. Gowling can succeed. Our staff enhances our school by offering students a wide range of before school and lunch co-curricular activities. Teachers at W.E. Gowling are actively involved in training and supporting teachers new to the profession. Our Professional Learning Community focuses on supporting teachers to meet the needs of our diverse students. A parent wrote, “The staff at W.E. Gowling work hard each and every day to meet the specific needs of all the children. I am thrilled that my children have the opportunity to be educated at W.E. Gowling”.
Our Community
W.E. Gowling is situated in the Carlington Community. This community is socially active, providing many services to its population. We work cooperatively with the Carlington Community Health Services and the Alexander Community Center to provide a wide range of services to the community. New initiatives are regularly discussed and implemented, making W.E. Gowling a true hub of the community. Many parents and community members volunteer at W.E. Gowling. Their contributions are always appreciated. We have many partnerships with our community. The following associations are involved in making our school a better place to be for our students: Ottawa Network for Education, Rotary Club, Reach Center, Caldwell Food Center.
Mission Statement
We are currently in the process of developing a new VISION Mission Statement.
Facilities and Resources
W.E. Gowling houses:
- A spacious Library houses a collection of 13,500 items.
- Wireless technology in every room
- Two gymnasiums
- OCDSB EDP Before and After School program
- The Annavale Nursery School program, Carlington Community and Health
- A large school yard with a soccer field and two play structures
- Growing Mobile Technology collection with hand held devices in every classroom for student and staff use.