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Turnbull School Address 1132 Fisher Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6P7, CanadaInformation Director Mary Ann Turnbull School type private, independent, coeducation Grades K-8 Language English Motto "A Place to Grow" Mascot Tornado Team name Tornadoes Founded 1992 Homepage www.turnbull.ca The Turnbull School is a full-time private, non-denominational school for students in Junior Kindergarten to grade 8 located in the Carlington neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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History
It was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann Turnbull and moved to its present location on former National Capital Commission farmland in 1996, the property being 5½ acres. The initial building included two levels of classrooms, two computer labs, a library, offices, a gym, and the Turnbull Learning Centre (the "part-time academic assistance" branch of the school established in 1981). The school underwent a major expansion, completed in 2003, that saw the addition of a state-of-the-art computer lab and science lab (both equipped with SmartBoard technology), new grade 7 and 8 classrooms, a double gymnasium with a fold-down stage, a visual arts room, music studio, and common areas.
Accomplishments
Green School Recognition
On April 20, 2007, Turnbull was recognized by the SEEDS Foundation as completing 100 Green School projects.[1] Only a few hundred schools in Canada are a member of this prestigious club. Such projects that were recognized were Science Fairs, composting left over lunches, no idling policy, extensive recycling and many other activities.
Twinning
The school is twinned with Sephapenong Primary School in Lesotho, which is helped by the organization Help Lesotho.
Academics
Awards and Graduation
Every year, on the second Friday of June, Turnbull has a big graduation for its grade 8s.
- The Arthur Evans Award- Arthur Evans (Mary Ann Turnbull's father) was a great athlete but valued fairplay and sportsmanship above all. Winner is the best person that shows these qualities.
- The Doreen Best Award- Doreen Best was Turnbull's Administrator from 1986 to 1991, when she died of cancer. An award is given each year in her memory to a student who exemplifies her qualities of kindness, sense of humour, respect, generosity in helping others, a joy of life, determination, and an uncritical acceptance of others. The winner consistently shows outstanding character and is a role model to others.
- Valedictorian Award- Awarded to an outstanding member of the graduation class.
Also, Honor Role Students in grades 7 & 8 are recognized. There are three different categories: 80-84% average, 85-89% average, and 90% and above average.
Athletics
Turnbull school has a prestigious physical education program. Turnbull also includes intramural sports and teams. The students are required to wear uniforms for gym.
In October 2010 Turnbull's Grade 4, 5, and 6 Girls and Boys Soccer Teams both came first in their tournaments. The Grade 7 and 8 Girls soccer team came first in their season. The Grade 7 and 8 boys however did not follow up on this success, as they came in 2nd place losing to Ashbury College Grade 8 Boys Soccer Team in the championship game.
Departments
Staff
There are 32 teachers at Turnbull. The director and founder is Mrs. Mary Ann Turnbull and the principal is Mr. Gareth Reid. The senior school vice principal is Mr. Craig Dunn and the primary/junior school vice principal is Mr. Buddy Clinch.
Uniforms
Turnbull School students do not wear a uniform, although a crested golf shirt is used for special occasions or field trips. Students may wear any clothing, except that which is ripped, displays an inappropriate message, considered athletic gear, or is deemed too revealing by the staff. Up until the 2008/2009 school year, the senior school (grades 7 and 8) were expected to abide by a stricter dress code, which did not allow students to wear jeans and stated that the students had to wear collared shirts at all times.
See also
External links
References
- ^ SEEDS Foundation home of the Green Schools Program.
Coordinates: 45°22′41″N 75°43′15″W / 45.37796°N 75.72086°W
Categories:- Private schools in Ottawa
- Elementary schools in Ottawa
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