Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 750 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 each year.
- We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, the English program with Core French (grades 1-8), Early French Immersion (grades 1-8), Middle French Immersion (grades 4-8), and the Behaviour Intervention Program.
- After completing grade 8, students attend Glebe Collegiate Institute, Canterbury High School, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Ottawa Technical Secondary School or the International Baccalaureate program at Colonel By Secondary School.
Mission Statement
Academic accomplishment, respect for self and others, and the skills to be a life-long learner are essential outcomes at Hopewell Avenue Public School.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page for more information.
About Our School
Student success is at the heart of what we do at Hopewell. Our students receive a balanced and integrated program that engages them in instruction and learning in the classroom. Critical and creative thinking challenges our students to learn in new and different ways. Students are encouraged to work both individually and collaboratively to improve skills and to achieve success in a warm and nurturing environment.
Students
The majority of our students live in Old Ottawa South, Ottawa East, the Glebe and Centertown. Our school has a diverse community of students, representing many cultures and languages. Students demonstrate respect for each other and a commitment to learning. Many activities are planned throughout the school year where students from all grades have opportunities to collaborate, mentor, and learn from and with each other. They gain leadership and teamwork experience through involvement in activities, teams, and clubs at all levels.
Staff
Our staff includes teachers, a principal and vice principal, office support staff, educational assistants, early childhood educators, a Learning Support Teacher (LST) and Learning Resource Teacher (LRT), a library technician, and custodial staff. We are supported centrally by a Board psychologist, a speech and language pathologist, and a social worker. The Hopewell staff nurtures the development of healthy lifestyles, positive decision making, environmental awareness, and character education. Our staff is dedicated to excellence in the classroom and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing engaging and relevant programming for students. Our staff is a combination of experienced teachers and those who have recently joined the profession. These dedicated educators are committed to personal professional development and many have specialist qualifications and/or advanced degrees.
Parents/Guardians and Community
Parents and community members are highly valued partners in the education process. We encourage their involvement through extra-curricular activities, business partnerships and activities in our School Council.
The Hopewell Community is rich in resources and facilities, including:
- The Ottawa South Community Association, which offers an after school care program;
Community facilities, including the Old Ottawa South Library; - The OCDSB International Languages Program, offered through Continuing Education;
Glebe Collegiate, National Arts Centre, and area museums; and - Access to outdoor facilities including the Rideau River, the Rideau Canal, and Brewer Park, Pool and Arena.
We offer the following academic programs:
- Full-day Bilingual Kindergarten (JK-SK): 50% English instruction and 50% French instruction.
- English Program with Core French (Grades 1-8): Instruction in the English language in all subject areas as well as instruction in French through Core French (40 minutes daily).
- Early French Immersion (Grades 1-8): In grade 1, students receive 80% of instruction in French. In grades 2-6, students receive 60% of instruction in French. In grades 7-8, students receive 50% of instruction in French.
- Middle French Immersion (Grades 4-8): In grades 4-6, students receive 66% of instruction in French. In grades 7-8, students receive 50% of instruction in French.
- Behaviour Intervention Program (BIP) (Grades 6-8)
Students have varied opportunities to be involved in a wide range of clubs, athletic teams, and activities. For more details, visit our Teams and Clubs page.
- Library Resource Center
- Computer technology in each classroom
- Three gyms
- Music room with practice rooms and music writing studio
- Glebe Parents’ Day Care on site
- Indigenous students have access to the support of the Indigenous Education Student Success and Re-engagement Coordinator, as well as Indigenous Cultural Support opportunities at school.
- We offer a variety of clubs that foster an inclusive, caring environment and support student voice and leadership, including PRISM Club, and Student Leaders Club.
- A Multicultural Liaison Officer provides settlement and multilingual support to newcomer families.
- Students in grades 7 and 8 are supported by the Intermediate Student Success Teacher.
Hopewell serves a diverse community that is celebrated through school-wide activities, assemblies and gatherings throughout the school year.
Hopewell Avenue Public School is located in the heart of Old Ottawa South. A community school has been located on this site since the mid-1800s. The school began as a one-room log building and shifted to take its present form in 1910 as an eight-room school. During the 1996-97 school year, the school underwent a complete renovation. The exterior of the original 1910 brick building was maintained while the interior was completely updated. A stunning three-level addition was built to increase capacity. The result is a beautiful blend of heritage and modern facilities and amenities. An attractive atrium, designed to allow natural light into the interior classrooms, joins the two buildings and has become the focal point for numerous celebrations, gatherings and school activities.