R.H. Murray Public School

Home of the Muskies

Kindergarten to Grade 8 | Whitefish, ON

Boundaries
R.H. Murray Public School is a small elementary school located within the City of Greater Sudbury in the community of Whitefish, 26 kilometres west of the city centre. Encompassing a large rural geographic area, the school boundaries extend from the Walden Township line immediately east of Nairn Centre to Graham Road just before the Vermillion River bridge on Regional Road 55, north as far as Worthington and south to Lake Penage. The vast majority of students are bussed to school.

Demographics
R.H. Murray Public School offers English-language programming to approximately 155 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. The school serves students from diverse backgrounds, including families from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek community. Strong relationships and ongoing communication are maintained with the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Education Department, reflecting R.H. Murray’s commitment to begin a welcoming and community-focused school. 

Community Involvement
R.H. Murray Public School plays an important role within the local community and benefits from strong parental and community involvement. The School Council is actively engaged and provides valuable input and support to school administration. The school also maintains strong partnerships with several local organizations, including the Whitefish Lions Club, the Penage Road Women’s Institute, and the Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club. In addition, many local businesses support the school in various ways, contributing to school activities, initiatives, and events throughout the year. These partnerships help strengthen connections between the school, families, local businesses and the broader community. 

Academic Focus
R.H. Murray Public School is committed to academic excellence. Traditionally, our students perform well on provincial primary and junior EQAO assessments,  consistently scoring above the provincial average over the past several years. 

We believe in educating the whole child by promoting high academic standards alongside a strong focus on character development and self-esteem. R.H. Murray Public School is a caring and inclusive community school with a diverse student population that values respect, responsibility and hard work. 

Our students, staff and community volunteers are actively engaged in creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Together, we foster a culture of caring, sharing and civic responsibility, helping our students become personally responsible, civically minded and engaged members of the community.