York Street Public School Explained

York Street Public School
Address:310 York
City:Ottawa
Province:Ontario
Postcode:K1N 5V3
Country:Canada
Coordinates:45.4321°N -75.6829°W
Founded:1921
Schoolboard:Ottawa Carleton District School Board
Principal:Andrew Postma
Grades Label:Grades
Grades:JK-8
Language:English, French
Campus:urban
Colours: Red White Black
Mascot:Mustang
Team Name:Mustangs
Communities:Lower Town Laurier/King Edward/Cobourg area
Feeder Schools:R.E. Wilson Public School
Queen Mary Street Public School
Viscount Alexander Public School

York Street Public School is an elementary school JK-8 in the Lower Town neighbourhood of Ottawa, Canada.

History

York Street Public School is a large heritage school located in Lowertown, Ottawa in the Laurier/King Edward/Cobourg area.The school was built in 1921 and designed by the architect W.C. Beattie.[1]

The school celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1996 and its 90th the 2011–2012 school year.[2] It replaced four smaller schools in the area: Robinson Primary, George Street, Rideau Street, and Bolton. York Street School receives students from all different parts of the world. York Street holds a strong reputation in sports. Their volleyball and basketball do well and frequently receive banners. They also have been champions at the OCDSB's annual Math & Tech Competition in 2005.

York Street Public School plays a prominent role[3] in the books of children's author Brian Doyle, who is a graduate.

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Notes and References

  1. York Street School, Ottawa, Architect: W.C. Beattie. . Construction (Toronto) . 15 . 12 . 375 . Ottawa . Dec 1922 .
  2. Cummings, H.R. and W.T. MacSkimming. The City of Ottawa Public Schools: A Brief History. Ottawa: Ottawa Board of Education, 1971.
  3. Doyle, Brian. Angel Square, 1984.