About
Since 1992, Turnbull School’s small classes and exceptional teachers have provided a well-rounded and enriching academic program, where emphasis is placed on Caring and Excellence
Turnbull is a private school in Ottawa, Ontario for Kindergarten to Grade 8. It was founded on the values that children deserve a learning environment where:
- they feel safe and nurtured within a culture of decency and kindness
- they have extremely qualified, enthusiastic teachers who are thoroughly engaged in each child’s academic and social development
- the children are happy to come to school every day, excited by their new learning activities
- each child’s unique talents, interests and learning styles are appreciated and fostered
- they are helped to do their personal best
- they have unique, enriching opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, technology and community engagement
- their classmates are motivated and engaged in learning
- they are well prepared for success in high school and beyond
We also believe that our parents deserve:
- a friendly, warm staff who are accessible
- to receive meaningful, accurate feedback on their child’s progress
- timely information about class and school activities
- a school community where they are welcome and known
A Place to Grow
Our motto, A Place to Grow, was created by one of our first students and continues to this day to represent not only the students’ academic and social growth, but also the teachers’ commitment to ongoing professional development.
Centrally located on 5.5 acres in the quiet Central Experimental Farm area, which is a National Historic site, our families have easy access from all regions of Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Fisher Avenue provides convenient access, either by way of Baseline Road or the Queensway / Carling Avenue corridor. With the Experimental Farm across the road and behind our property, the students are surrounded by a green and peaceful environment.
The original building was built in 1996 with an additional wing added in 2003, and another in 2018. The school includes a:
- double gymnasium, including a drop-down stage for performances
- well-stocked and comfortable library
- fully equipped science lab
- specially designed and enhanced music room
- beautiful visual arts room
- designated drama room
- Technology (STEM) lab for VEX Robotics, which houses a 3D printer
- resource room where students receive extra support
The playground at the back is completely fenced in, providing a safe area for the children to play. Two play structures, a soccer field, two basketball nets, four-square courts, two tether-balls and a designated area for kindergarten all add to the students’ leisure time enjoyment.
The security system, including cameras at all entrances, offers controlled access and gives our parents much peace of mind that their children are safe. The central air conditioning certainly adds an element of comfort when summer approaches!
Our learning environment is engaging, modern and a place students enjoy coming to every day.
If you would like to get an inside look at what makes our students so motivated and happy at school, you can book a visit or call our Head of Admissions, Rachel Fabich, at 613-729-6099 ext. 212. We would be pleased to meet and show you around!