J. H. Putman Public School
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2051 Bel Air Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0X2, Canada | |
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| School board | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board |
| Superintendent | Cathy Nevins Source |
| Area trustee | Pam Fitzgerald (ZONE 5) Source |
| Principal | MaryJane Johnson |
| Vice principal | Lynn Dupuis |
| Administrator | Angela Thompson |
| School type | Public Middle School |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Mascot | Puma |
| Team name | Pumas |
| Colours | White, Silver, Black |
| Founded | October 19, 1961 |
| Enrollment | 250 (September, 2009) |
| Homepage | J.H. Putman Public School |
J. H. Putman Public School is a middle school located in the west end of Ottawa, Ontario.
This school offers students a choice of English (with Core French) and French immersion programs as well as specialized instrumental music, visual arts and sports. The school offers Special Education and English Language Support, and houses a system Behaviour Intervention Program (BIP) formerly SSU classroom.
J. H. Putman was officially opened on October 19, 1961 by Major-General Georges Vanier, Governor-General of Canada. The school is named after the Chief Inspector of Ottawa Public Schools, the late Dr. J. H. Putman, whose recommendations led to the introduction of intermediate schools in Ottawa in 1929.
J.H. Putman has an enrollment of approximately 300 students in grades 6-8, drawing students mainly from Agincourt and Woodroffe Avenue Public Schools, therefore the students are socially separated into the Woodroffies and the Agincourtians. Students come from varied ethnic backgrounds and many speak a third language.
Graduating grade 8 students attend a number of high schools including Woodroffe High School, Nepean High School, Glebe Collegiate Institute, Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School and Canterbury High School. Brooke Field High School
The building itself is small, but the yard is large. It has a soccer field, two tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball diamond and a multi use field . The soccer field is for multiple purposes, such as Frisbee, track and field and football. The building is basic with a two story design and three main corridors. The gymnasium is small but still holds around 350 people.
Notable alumni
Roy Berger, has appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009) for push ups. Roy holds the world record for the most push ups in one hour and one minute. Roy's one hour record stands at 3,416 and was set at the Central Canadian Exhibition in Ottawa, Ontario on August 30th, 1998. Roy's one minute record stands at 138 and was set at Top Shape Fitness Studio in Ottawa, Ontario on February 24th, 2004. Note: Guinness has retired the one minute record category.
Awards & Achievements
Putman dedicates students for their success in sports, academics, French, art or perseverance.
- Citizenship Award- Given to a student who shows dignity, caring, and leadership.
- Perseverance Award- Given to a student who has had a difficult time in school, never gave up and succeeded.
- The Edward King Award- Created in 2006, when graduated Edward King, who has Autism overcame his challenges during his stint at Putman. The award is given out when a grade 8 student has overcome his or her challenges.
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