Mission Statement
We raise our students to be critical thinkers, to strive for academic excellence, and to be lifelong learners. We also raise our students to be citizens of the world which means they are helping those who are less fortunate with service and leadership, being compassionate, seeking justice and living with integrity. At Cairine Wilson we know that the future starts here, in our classrooms with each and every student who enters.
Our Staff
Cairine Wilson’s staff includes 51 dedicated teachers, administrators, support staff and custodians. Collectively they boast a wealth of experiences and professional qualifications including Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in Physical Education, Guidance, Math and Science, as well as additional qualifications in Business, Special Education, Dramatic and Visual Arts, Guidance, Cooperative Education, and Computers in Education to serve students. Several staff members are working on their Doctorates. Along with award-winning academics, our staff has designed an extensive roster of co-curricular activities that include interscholastic athletics, arts and many opportunities for student leadership training and development including LINK crew.
Our Community
Cairine Wilson is truly a community school and our community partners are treasured assets. Partners such as CHEO, OPHA, the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa-Carleton Region al Police , and Public Health provide input and resources to our school’s many programs. In the true spirit of partnership, our students willingly give back to the community. Our student leaders are Me to We partners with the Keilberger Foundation. Embedded with the spirit of community responsibility, our students have raised over $250,000 for the Relay for Life. Our School Council is very active in its advisory role.
Our Students
Cairine Wilson SS has a rich combination of urban and rural students. The school has an enrolment of approximately 775 students. Enriching our student population are 20 students from our Developmentally Delayed classrooms. These classrooms assist students in acquiring important life skills in a regular school setting as they transition to life in the community after high school. Our students are committed to academic and personal success while exhibiting a high level of participation, initiative, and motivation. After graduation, a large majority of our students attend university or college with many gaining scholarships