Our School
D. Roy Kennedy is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 School located just to the west of Ottawa’s city centre and home of the “Bulldogs”.We are proud to be part of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board’s Community of Character and our students, staff, families and community together form a strong partnership in support of student learning and well-being.
Our many school clubs, activities and sports programs promote acceptance, belonging and contributing to society and we use the W.I.T.S. bullying prevention and intervention program to make our school a safe place to learn.
Our School Council actively supports student learning and engagement and makes many additional opportunities available for our students to enhance their education and making learning and play fun.
Together, we have an amazing team of supports for an amazing group of students!
Our Students
D.R.K. has an enrolment of 330 students:
Our student body is represented by many cultures. Languages spoken by our students include: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Somali, Russian, and Vietnamese. Our D.R.K. graduates may go to Woodroffe H.S., Nepean H.S., or one of the specialized programs in the OCDSB.
Our Staff
D.R.K.hasacommitted,caringstaffof23teachers,1.5officeadministrators,2.5EducationalAssistants,2EarlyChildhood Educators,aLibrarytechnicianandcustodialstaff.Thereisone full- timeprincipalandoneviceprincipal.Ourstaffrepresents awiderangeofeducationalexpertise,interestsandtalent,which theyoffertoenrichthelivesofour students.Teachersregularlyparticipateinworkshops,conferencesanduniversitycourses toremainattheforefrontofeducationalinitiatives inordertohelp studentsachievetheirpotential.Primary,Junior,and Intermediateteacherswork co-operativelytoplancurriculum andorganizeschoolactivities.
Our Community
The School Council’s focus is to support and provide advice on school programs to ensure high academic standards, and to organize the volunteer services at the school.
The Council meets monthly during the school year to:
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Identify, discuss, and seek solutions to issues affecting the quality of education
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Participate in the preservation of safety and maintain the quality of the school environment; promote effective communication between parents, teachers, and the community. Participate in the preservation of safety and maintain the quality of the school environment; promote effective communication between parents, teachers, and the community.
In addition, Council members undertake a number of special events to nurture the community spirit at D. Roy Kennedy and to raise funds for program enrichment. The Council takes on responsibility for recruiting and organizing volunteers to support programs both in and out of the classroom.
Mission Statement
D. Roy Kennedy P.S. is a dynamic and diverse learning environment where students and adults strive towards personal excellence. We are lifelong learners dedicated to nurturing, empowering, and motivating students to become positive, responsible, healthy and respectful members of society.
Facilities and Resources
- Computer technology in every classroom
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Smartboard Technology
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Multi-media carts for interactive learning opportunities in the classroom
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Library with: approximately 20,500 volumes; a computer lab, and conference room
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Arts: Music room; art/drama room
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Science lab
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Two gyms (one with a stage)
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Two soccer fields
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Handicapped access/elevator
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Handicapped access washrooms
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Separate primary yard with play structure
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Extended Day Program offered through The Whitehaven Kindergarten School Age Centre