We are an elementary private school in Ottawa, Ontario, focused on Excellence and Caring. We’ve been enriching education through small class sizes, dedicated teachers and extra-curricular activities since 1992.
We welcome you to visit and see what makes our learning environment so special.
Read Mary Ann Turnbull’s speech about our Coat of Arms
Science
Ottawa Regional Science Fair
Canada Wide Science Fair
Physical Education and Athletics
PHE Canada (Diamond Award)
CIRA Ontario (Outstanding Intramural Achievement)
Concert Band
Silver & Gold Standard of Performance, Regional MusicFest
Silver & Gold Standard of Performance, National MusicFest
Community
United Way Community Builder Award
United Way Community Impact Award
Ottawa Hospital Inspiration Award
Ottawa Hospital Spirit of the Run Award
Environmental
Seeds Foundation – Emerald School
Ontario Federation of Independent Schools
PHE Canada
Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, Ontario
OISAA – Ottawa Independent Schools Athletic Association
Admission applications for the 2026-2027 school year for grades 1 to 8 are now being accepted. To learn more about our school’s engaging and nurturing program,
please contact Turnbull School’s Head of Admissions, Rachel Fabich at 613-729-6099 x212 or rfabich@turnbull.ca
The Turnbull School Concert Band performed at the 2026 Capital Region Music Festival, hosted at Earl of March Secondary School. Music Director, Sheri Harrington conducted the ensemble through three selected pieces earning the band a Gold Standard of Performance Award. In May, the Concert Band is headed to Nationals in Toronto.
The Turnbull School basketball teams had another very successful season. The junior boys and girls teams, along with the senior girls tier one team and senior boys tier two team each won their respective OISAA Championships. Congratulations to all the players and coaches for their hard work and commitment.
