Dundas District Public School

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Dundas District Public School
Address
397 King Street West
Dundas, Ontario, L9H 1W1, Canada
Information
School board Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
School type Middle School
Grades 6-8
Language English & French Immersion
Mascot District Bears
Colours Blue & White
Founded 1923

Dundas District Public School is a middle school located in the Dundas, area of Hamilton, Ontario, under the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. It is currently closed, and not expected to reopen.

It was originally a high school built in the early 1900s. Its location on the former Highway 8, at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment provided both a scenic location and was easily accessible for students in Dundas, and in the Flamborough area. With an increase in population in the area, it was replaced in 1966 by two new high schools, Highland and Parkside.

Dundas District became the temporary home of the students for Dundas Central Public between 1987 and 1989 when Central was closed do to safety concerns. It was reopened 2 years later after extensive renovations.

Dundas District was closed on November 5, 2007 in preparation for the students to transfer to the newly built Sir William Osler Elementary School on November 7. Sir William Osler is located at the intersection of Governor's Road and Bridlewood Drive. It currently supports over 600 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Notable Alumni include actor Dave Thomas and his musician brother Ian Thomas.

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