Our School

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

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.