York Street Public School
- York Street Public School
York Street Public School is an elementary school in the Lower Town neighbourhood of Ottawa, Canada. The school was built in 1922 replacing four smaller schools in the area: Robinson Primary, George Street, Rideau Street, and Bolton. It has long been in a poorer part of town and the student body has long mainly been the children of working class families and recent immigrants. The school plays a prominent roleFact|date=December 2007 in the books of children's author Brian Doyle, who is a graduate.
York Street Public School places an emphasis on community involvement. During the school year, York Street P.S gets involved in many initiatives including the Bell Canada Raise-A-Reader Program, the Heart of the City Music Program and also Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa's SOAR Leadership Program.
York Street School receives students from all different parts of the world. York Street holds a strong reputation in sports. Their volleyball and basketball do well and frequently receive banners. They also have been champions at the OCDSB's annual Math & Tech Competition in 2005.Coaches appreciation assemblies are also held to honour the hard working team leaders. The assemblies have been hosted by Ken Evraire, Sports Anchor at A-Channel News.
York Street Public School lets students express their talents by holding talent shows, public speaking contests, multi-cultural fashion shows, leadership programs, dances and musicals.
The school runs daily from 8am - 2:30pm.
References
*Cummings, H.R. and W.T. MacSkimming. "The City of Ottawa Public Schools: A Brief History." Ottawa: Ottawa Board of Education, 1971.
External links
[http://esip.edu.gov.on.ca/english/profiles/school_info.asp?ID=B66184&schoolid= Ottawa-Carleton District School Board]
[http://ocdsb.ca/yorkweb]
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