Featherston Drive Public School

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Featherston Drive Public School
Address
1801 Featherston Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 6P4, Canada
Information
School number 193640
School board OCDSB
Superintendent Mike Neill
Area trustee Bronwyn Funiciello
Principal Christine Lanos
Vice principal Heather Mace
Administrator Dana van Gulik
Chief custodian Richard Mayer
School type Elementary school
Grades JK-8
Language English
Area Zone 6
Founded 1964
Enrollment 550
Homepage Featherston Drive Public School

Featherston Drive Public School is an elementary public school under the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. It accommodates students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

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[edit] History

Construction on Featherston PS began in 1962 and the doors opened to students in 1964. In the early years, the students were primarily of European ancestry. With recent increased immigration to Canada from Third World countries, the school has evolved into a multicultural environment.

[edit] Facilities

Students have access to a regular sized gym and an exercise room. In addition, there is a large outdoor green space with a playground.

The library has a computer lab in a specially designed computer classroom to ensure students have access to a variety of design and technology experiences.

[edit] Initiatives

  • The Breakfast program ensures all students begin the day with breakfast.

[edit] Programs

[edit] Clubs

  • Arts club
  • Breakfast club
  • Multiculture club
  • Noon activities club
  • Cooperative games club
  • Competitive sports club

[edit] See also

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