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York Street Public School

Coordinates: 45°25′55″N 75°40′58″W / 45.432063°N 75.682905°W / 45.432063; -75.682905
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York Street Public School
Address
Map
310 York

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K1N 5V3

Canada
Coordinates45°25′55″N 75°40′58″W / 45.432063°N 75.682905°W / 45.432063; -75.682905
Information
Founded1921
School boardOttawa Carleton District School Board
PrincipalAndrew Postma
GradesJK-8
LanguageEnglish, French
Campusurban
Colour(s)  Red   White   Black
MascotMustang
Team nameMustangs
Communities servedLower Town Laurier/King Edward/Cobourg area
Feeder schoolsR.E. Wilson Public School
Queen Mary Street Public School
Viscount Alexander Public School
Websitewww.yorkstreetps.ocdsb.ca

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

History

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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.


References

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  1. ^ "York Street School, Ottawa, Architect: W.C. Beattie". Construction (Toronto). 15 (12). Ottawa: 375. 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.
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