Jack Chambers Public School
| Jack Chambers Public School | |
|---|---|
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C.H.A.M.P.S Courteous, Helpful, Achievement, Motivated, and Positive. | |
| Address | |
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1650 Hastings Drive London, Ontario, N5X 3E3 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°2′9.57″N 81°16′5.08″W / 43.0359917°N 81.2680778°WCoordinates: 43°2′9.57″N 81°16′5.08″W / 43.0359917°N 81.2680778°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Elementary School |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Justin Chambers |
| School board | Thames Valley District School Board |
| Superintendent | Celine Bourbonnais-MacDonald |
| Principal | Andrew Rivett |
| Vice principal | Janet Purdy |
| Grades | JK to 8 |
| Enrollment | 778[1] (November 14, 2013) |
| • Kindergarten | 125 |
| • Grade 1 | 81 |
| • Grade 2 | 66 |
| • Grade 3 | 78 |
| • Grade 4 | 77 |
| • Grade 5 | 80 |
| • Grade 6 | 92 |
| • Grade 7 | 105 |
| • Grade 8 | 74 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Purple and Teal |
| Team name | Champs |
| Public transit access | 13 Wellington Road |
| Website |
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Jack Chambers Public School is a public elementary school in London, Ontario, Canada. It is operated by the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). The school opened in 1992 in the neighbourhood of Northdale.
The school provides before and after school childcare programs through the London Children's Connection and community-based programs through the City of London in the evenings for children and adults.
Mission
- "To foster a learning environment where authentic problem solving skills are developed and differentiation of solutions is celebrated."
History
The main school building opened in 1992, named after the London, Ontario artist Jack Chambers.
An eight classroom south-wing addition was opened in November 2006 in order to accommodate the growing population of the community.
Academics
- JK/SK- Half Day Programs/Every Day - 6 Classes[2]
- Grade 1 - 3 classes
- Grade 2 - 4 classes
- Grade 3 - 4 classes
- Grade 4 - 3 classes
- Grade 5 - 3 classes
- Grade 5/6 - 1 class
- Grade 6 - 3 classes
- Grade 7 - 3 classes
- Grade 8 - 3 classes
Athletics
Clubs at Jack Chambers' include Badminton, Dance (Jr. & Int.), Skipping, Chess, Gymnastics, Tech Crew/AV Club, Gr. 7/8 book club, Circulation Library, Parent/Child book club, Photography, Recycling Green Team, and Spirit Yearbook.
Clubs
Sports at Jack Chambers' include Coed Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball – Boys & Girls – Intermediate, Basketball – Boys & Girls – Intermediate, Basketball – Boys & Girls – Junior, Demonstration Skipping Team, Gymnastics, Slo-Pitch – Boys & Girls – Intermediate, and Track & Field. Also the following intramural soccer teams are available; Grade 3-4 Soccer, Grade 5-6 Soccer, Grade 7-8 Soccer.[3]
Notable alumni
- Nazem Kadri, NHL Player
References
- ↑ "Elementary School Student Enrolment" (PDF). 2013-11-14. p. 2. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ↑ "Jack Chambers PS Classes". Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ↑ "Jack Chambers P.S. Sports Teams & Clubs". Thames Valley District School Board. Retrieved 2014-09-18.