Our Students
D.R.K. has an enrolment of 380 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. Roy Kennedy P.S. has a committed, caring staff of 26 teachers, 1.5 office staff, 3.5 educational assistants, 2 registered early childhood educators, 1 library technician, and 4 custodial staff. There is 1 full time principal and 1 full time vice-principal (with a half time teaching assignment). Our staff represents a wide range of educational experiences, interests, and talents which they offer to enrich the lives of our students and community. All staff regularly participate in professional development, conferences, and/or college/university courses to remain at the forefront of their field of work.
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:
- Identify, discuss, and seek solutions to issues affecting student achievement
- Participate in the preservation of safety and maintain the quality of the school environment.
In addition, Council members undertake a number of special events to nurture the community spirit at D. Roy Kennedy P.S. 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
- Mobile Chromebook technology in every classroom complete with LCD projectors
- Smartboard Technology
- Mobile Chromebook technology for interactive learning opportunities in the classroom
- Library with approximately 20,500 volumes; a computer lab, and conference room
- Instrumental Music room; art/drama room
- Science lab
- Two gyms (one with a stage)
- Two soccer fields
- Accessible features that include an elevator
- Accessible washrooms
- Separate, enclosed primary and kindergarten yard with play structure
- Extended Day Program offered through The Whitehaven Kindergarten School Age Centre