Township of North Stormont

Avonmore Schools

• Roxmore Public School
• Ecole Secondaire Tagwi Secondary School

Roxmore Public School

An elementary school providing a comprehensive and well-rounded education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Its name is derived from Roxborough, the name of the former township, which it serves, and Avonmore, the beautiful tree-lined village adjacent to which it is located. Roxmore is situated in a striking rural setting on Fairview Drive just to the west of the village. It's home to a growing number of students (currently approaching 180) from nearby villages and rural areas.

Our Physical Environment

A modern architecturally impressive school blends harmoniously into a traditional rural setting. Its center-piece is a full-size regulation gymnasium, with spacious stage for arts production, modern kitchen facilities and surmounted by a breathtaking vaulted cedar ceiling. This area is surrounded by a myriad of pyramid-crowned classrooms, aesthetically situated to absorb the pastoral Ontario countryside. Notable among these is the Kindergarten wing, uniquely scaled down to accommodate young students and enhance self-reliance. Surrounding the school are natural and spacious playing fields.

Mission Statement

Roxmore Public School promotes a happy, safe environment where individual excellence is demanded and supported by:

• dedicated professionals
• involved community partners
• relevant and challenging curricula
• positive social values

Code of Behaviour

Roxmore's Code of Behaviour detailed in the Student Handbook is strict, fair and judiciously enforced. It lists expected Behaviour, the reasons underlying these expectations and the consequences of misbehaviour. Roxmore caringly adheres to the S.D. & G. Board's Safe School Policy.

How to Contact Us

Roxmore Public School
P.O. Box 39
16279 Fairview Drive
Avonmore, Ontario K0C 1C0
Telephone: 613-346-5502
Fax: 613-346-0068 E-mail: roxmore@sdg.edu.on.ca
Principal- Mr. David R. Irwin
Secretary - Mrs. G. VanderVeen

Ecole Secondaire Tagwi Secondary School

E. S. Tagwi S. S. is a regional high school serving a rural-based population in the tri-counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry in the province of Ontario. The student population consists of approximately 530 students with a teaching staff of 34. In addition to a wide range of academic courses, there are programs in Business, Commerce, Design Technology, Special Education and the Arts. Tagwi (pronounced TUGWA) is an Algonquin word meaning 'meeting place'. The Latin inscription on the school crest "Simul Discemus" translates as 'together we shall learn. The inscription and the school name allude to the coming together of students from several communities.

Tagwi is located outside of Avonmore, Ontario. Tagwi is a part of Upper Canada District School board. The school colours are powder blue and navy blue on a white background. The school teams are called the Warriors.

Mission Statement

• to foster the pursuit of knowledge in a friendly and caring atmosphere;
• to nurture a sense of confidence and positive individual self-worth;
• to nurture a sense of caring for others as well as the environment in which we live;
• to develop a sense of individual responsibility by fostering the importance of attendance, punctuality, compliance with the code of Behaviour and excellence in the quest for an O.S.S.D.;
• to offer a program which will meet the needs of our francophone community in accordance with the guidelines of the French Language Section of the Board;
• to offer programs which meet needs of students and reflect the multi-cultural aspect of our school and community;
• to encourage clear and coherent communication;
• to co-operate with the community we serve.