Our School

Agincourt PS

We acknowledge that our learning is taking place on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory. We thank the Algonquin Nation for hosting us and recognize their enduring presence on this land.

Our School

Agincourt is a single-track school Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 Elementary School. Agincourt offers an Early French Immersion program starting in Grade 1. At Agincourt Road Public School, we strive to provide a positive and safe school environment that will help students reach their potential physically, socially, and intellectually. We have an extensive yard adjacent to a City of Ottawa park, a playground and sports field. Agincourt is a very active and dynamic school. We are proud of our learning environment and strive to create a caring school community that promotes student achievement. We currently offer an extended day program together with our full day Kindergarten program.

Our Students

Agincourt has an enrollment of approximately 600 students, representing 25 languages and countries. Once they finish grade 8, many of our students will attend Woodroffe High School for grades 9-12.

Our Staff

Agincourt Road Public School has a staff of 48 teaching and educational support staff. Our high energy, talented staff represents a wide range of educational backgrounds, interests and expertise. Our teachers work cooperatively to provide a consistent delivery model for instruction. School staff members work in partnership with School Council and the community to ensure an engaging and positive learning environment for all students.

Our Community

Agincourt Road Public School is located in the mature residential community of Bel-Air Park and Copeland Park in Ottawa’s west end. Our school grounds are adjacent to a City of Ottawa park, a playground and sports field. Our parents provide a great deal of support and get involved on a daily basis. Our Parent School Council actively supports the school in enriching the learning experience for all students. Our School Council organizes a variety of activities for parents and students such as a Spring BBQ, Family Dances, and Parent Workshops as well as providing services for students such as a pizza program and a hot-lunch program. We also offer a Snack Program for students. 

The Council helps improve students’ educational experience by fundraising for activities that enrich the students’ learning experience at school. Agincourt Road P.S. has enjoyed a rich tradition of successful School Council events such as the Used Book Sale and the Walk-a-thon. Our School Council is currently undertaking a fundraising initiative to rejuvenate our play yard by incorporating natural elements to create a dynamic interactive playscape.

Mission Statement

We embrace the OCDSB's mission statement: Educating for Success – Inspiring, Learning, and Building Citizenship.

Facilities and Resources

  • Library featuring extensive French and English materials
  • Two gymnasiums
  • OCDSB Extended Day program
  • Large, grassy play yards

 

Programs and Services

Academic Programs

  • Two-year Kindergarten program offering 50/50 French and English  
  • Early French Immersion program from Grade 1 to Grade 8
  • Two Specialized Autism Units 

Classroom Organization

  • Kindergarten Program comprising of students in JK and SK in each class, we currently have 5 Kindergarten Classes
  • Early French Immersion Program 
  • In the Early French Immersion program, students from Grades 1 to 8 are divided into 26 classes
  • 2 classes; one of each Primary and Junior/Intermediate Autism programs

Special Education and ESL Programs

Our learning support staff work in collaboration with the classroom teachers to support planning, program delivery, monitoring of progress and differentiation for students with special needs. In-School team meetings are held to support teachers in their efforts to meet the needs of the diverse learning styles of the students in their classrooms. Our learning support staff includes a Learning Resource Teacher, a Learning Support Teacher, an English as a Second Language Teacher, and Educational Assistants.

Clubs and Activities

Students are provided with many opportunities to demonstrate leadership and citizenship skills at school. Some of these opportunities have included lunch monitors, recycling assistants, library volunteers, kindergarten helpers as well as participating in charitable events such as Terry Fox Run, student-led fundraising for Ryan’s Well and donations to the Food Bank.

Some of the clubs and activities for students have included:

  • Student Council
  • Terry Fox School Run
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Borden Ball, Dodgeball
  • Track and Field
  • Recycle and Environmental Stewardship
  • Drama Club
  • Art Club
  • Games Club
  • Primary Choir

Safe Schools Initiatives

Our school code of conduct is shared with students and parents in our parent handbook, on the school website and through assemblies and classroom newsletters. Conflict resolution skills and positive behaviour strategies are taught and modelled throughout the school. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Community of Character initiative is taught with a cross-curricular approach to promote good citizenship. We believe that the relationships and partnerships between staff, students, parents and the community are the building blocks of a safe and caring learning community. It is through these relationships that we model and practice to one another, the Ottawa District School Board’s community of character attributes.

 

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