Grades Taught
Kindergarten - Grade 9
About
Located in the Hamlet of Namao, Namao School serves rural students from Kindergarten to Grade 9. In addition to excellent academic programming, the school offers a range of programs to meet student needs.
Population
411
Area
Sturgeon County
Principal
Iain Jamieson
Vice Principal: Shannon Chabot
Trustee
Tasha Oatway-McLay
Motto
Taking pride in learning.
Mission
Namao School is committed to fostering quality student learning within a safe and caring learning environment.
Philosophy
A strong partnership between parents, staff, and students is essential in assuring each student meets their potential, enabling Namao School to be the best possible. As a Learning Community, we believe we should be committed to providing quality instruction with a prime focus on student learning.
Namao School staff, students and families share responsibility in being proactive in maintaining a welcoming, caring, safe and inclusive learning environment that acknowledges and promotes understanding, respect and families within the school community. (Per Policy 310 & Education Act - Sections 16)
Namao School is committed to:
- Providing excellent instructional programs and educational opportunities.
- Establishing and nurturing a relevant, interactive, flexible, safe & caring learning environment.
- Encouraging varied, creative and critical thinking.
- Facilitating a climate of mutual respect through enthusiastic modelling.
- Providing a productive learning environment through organizing classes that are reasonable in size and composition and allocating resources fairly.