Our Students
Connaught Public School is home to approximately 380 students representing over 20 countries and languages from Junior Kindergarten to grade 6. It is enriched by its diverse ethno‐cultural and multilingual student population. Many students speak a language other than English in their homes. These include Finnish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Russian, Croatian, French, and many others.
Connaught students are proud of their school and are respectful and supportive of each other. They warmly receive the special needs students who attend our community school, further enriching and contributing to our diverse environment.
What students say about our school:
"The teachers and students are caring and they have good manners."
"We have a lot of choices and the power to make change."
"We have a lot of extra‐curricular activities.”
When our grade six students leave Connaught Public School for middle school they attend Fisher Park/Summit for Grade seven and eight.
Our Staff
Connaught Public School staff includes our principal, vice-principal, 25 teachers, 1 library technician, 3.5 educational assistants, 8 early childhood educators, 1 office administrator, 1 part time office assistant, 3 custodians and 2 adult lunch monitors. We are supported by our district’s psychologist, speech and language pathologist and social worker.
Our teachers hold a wide range of qualifications and bring a wealth of national and international teaching experience to our school. They act as Associate Teachers for University Faculties of Education, as trainers for secondary school students in cooperative education programs, and as supervisors in the University of Ottawa mentorship program. They work collaboratively to provide a variety of opportunities to engage our students and to consistently improve student achievement. Our staff believes in our community and supports sports, cultural, and social activities for our students and their families. They are a group of dedicated professionals that are always striving to foster a safe and caring learning environment.
Our Community
Parents and Community
Connaught Public School welcomes parents and volunteers from our rich and diverse Hintonburg community. We welcome are many wonderful volunteers into our community school. Several community and parent volunteers support school activities, including literacy and support programs and accompanying students on rich learning experiences in our community.
Our School Council is active in sponsoring programs, events and fundraisers. The Connaught P.S. School Council is composed of members of the school community, parents / guardians, and community representatives. The West Branch of the Public Library is adjacent to our school and is a valuable partner in our many literacy initiatives.
Hintonburg Community Center offers an after‐school child care program. Family Services Canada, the YW/YMCA, ONFE, Kiwanis and Statistics Canada provide support with programs and volunteers. Arts Smart and MASC offer cultural programs and performances for our students and families to enjoy. We are grateful to the many local businesses and organizations that support our breakfast program and school events.
Mission Statement
Connaught Public School is a welcoming, caring and supportive school where children are encouraged to reach their academic and social potential. It is a safe place where the "4 R’s" are practiced: Respect, Responsibility, Relationships and Recognition. At the core of our school community is the strong emphasis on character development and embedding all of the character attributes found in our district’s Community of Character. We also embrace our district’s mission of "Educating for success‐inspiring learning and building citizenship."
Facilities and Resources
- A library/resource center
- A Parent & Volunteer Resource Room
- Two gymnasiums
- Wheelchair accessible (elevator / ramps)
- On‐site school age extended day program
- Breakfast Program
- Separate Kindergarten yard with play structure
- Primary / Junior Play structure
- Soccer Field
- SMART board or Interactive Whiteboard in each classroom