Jack Chambers Public School

Jack Chambers Public School

C.H.A.M.P.S
Courteous, Helpful, Achievement, Motivated, and Positive.
Address
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
Public transit access 13 Wellington Road
Information
School board Thames Valley District School Board
Superintendent Celine Bourbonnais-MacDonald
Principal Andrew Rivett
Vice principal Janet Purdy
School type Elementary School
Grades JK to 8
Language English
Campus Suburban
Team name Champs
Colours Purple and Teal         
Founded 1992
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
Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/JackChambers.cfm

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

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

References

  1. "Elementary School Student Enrolment" (PDF). 2013-11-14. p. 2. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  2. "Jack Chambers PS Classes". Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. "Jack Chambers P.S. Sports Teams & Clubs". Thames Valley District School Board. Retrieved 2014-09-18.