Turnbull School
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| Turnbull School | |
| Address | |
| 1132 Fisher Avenue Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6P7, Canada |
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| Information | |
| Director | Mary Ann Turnbull |
| School type | private, independent, coeducation |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Language | English |
| Motto | "A Place to Grow" |
| Mascot | Tornado, In the form of Julia and Chloe |
| Team name | Tornadoes |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| 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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[edit] 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 5 1/2 acres. The initial building included two levels of classrooms, one computer lab, a library, offices, and the Turnbull Learning Centre (the "part-time academic assistance" branch of the school established in 1981). The school recently 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), numerous new classrooms, a new double gymnasium with a fold-down stage, an arts room, and common areas.
[edit] Accomplishments
[edit] 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, painting a garbage can and many other activities.
[edit] Twinning
The school is twinned with Sephapenong Primary School in Lesotho, which is helped by the organization Help Lesotho.
[edit] Academics
[edit] 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 since the beginning. She was kind to all the students and faculty alike. She taught the students to be respectful of each other.
- Valedictorian Award- Awarded to the most respectful, intelligent student in the Grade 8 year. This year's Valedictorian was Cameron Wyatt.
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Departments
[edit] Staff
There are 25 teachers at Turnbull. The principal of the Primary and Junior Divisions is Ms. Dianne MacArthur and the Senior School Principal is Mr. Gareth Reid.
In the fall of 2007 Mr. Gareth Reid, the current Principal of the Senior School, will become the overall Principal of the Junior and Senior Schools. He will be assisted in this role by two new Vice Principals: Mr. Buddy Clinch as Vice Principal of the Junior School (JK to gr. 6) and Mr. Craig Dunn as Vice Principal of the Senior School (gr. 7 & 8). Messrs. Clinch and Dunn have both been with Turnbull School for in excess of 8 years.
[edit] Uniforms
Turnbull School students do not wear a uniform, although a crested golf shirt is used for special occasions or field trips. Senior School students (grades 7 and 8) are expected to abide by a stricter dress code.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ SEEDS Foundation home of the Green Schools Program.
