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Why I love my school - Frenchman's Bay P.S.

When you open the front doors of Frenchman's Bay Public School you immediately feel the warmth of vibrant spirit emerging from the students and teachers.

This humble school offers so much for students who are ready to face challenges with a positive attitude. Whether we are sitting in class or playing outside for recess, something new is being learned all the time. Every day of the week is a new adventure and teachers are always willing to make it fun and exciting. The students at our school are hard-working and are always striving to be their best.

At our fantastic learning facility, our students always have a voice and are encouraged to keep their chins up and to be confident.

Our student council speaks for all students and helps to reinforce themes of anti-bullying and keeping a clean school all the time. At our eco-friendly school, we encourage students to always keep in mind that not only are we responsible for keeping our school clean, but also our community.

A beautiful new outdoor classroom has been created at the front of our school, sponsored by the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds. It is ready to be used to help teach our students about respecting nature and wildlife. Frenchman's Bay P.S. is going to be recognized as a Bronze Level Eco School next year!

With the help of our principal and vice principal, students strive to be optimistic, persevering, honest and empathetic. Every month, a new character trait is introduced to the students. This month, we are determined to be kind to one another at school and at home. These key words are what keep our school running like clock work.

In my opinion, our school offers so much more than what meets the eye. Teachers, students, and parent volunteers are what make Frenchman's Bay P.S what it is today.

By Hannah Craig

Jun 30, 2009 - 02:38 PM

Adriana Romagnino

PICKERING -- A long time ago, well, forty-four years ago, Frenchman's Bay P.S. was built at 920 Oklahoma Dr.

Yep, the school has been around since 1965! The doors opened wide on Nov. 3 that year, when the first students to ever step foot in Frenchman's Bay P.S. walked in to take their classes. At the time, there were only 12 classes between kindergarten and Grade 8.

When Frenchman's Bay opened, Mr. Plumptre, the principal of Scarborough College, came to talk to the school. He gave a good speech about our place in the past and our responsibilities for the future. He wished the school every success for development in the future and for the school's growth. One phrase stood out to many listeners, "The past should be appreciated, the future anticipated and the present savoured." This is a powerful phrase that in many ways, describes our school.

On Sept. 6, 1966, Frenchman's Bay P.S. became the first senior school and a new wing opened on Nov. 4, 1966, for the senior students. As the school grew and more kids became students at Frenchman's Bay P.S. new activities were suggested, and on April 3, 1967, the first student council meeting took place.

The student council is made up of Grade 7 and 8 students who prepare and think of activities for all the students.

From the past to the present, Frenchman's Bay P.S. has had its leaders who have inspired our school. Our leaders have been the principals: Roudy Huebert, Ray Oliver, Brian Wilson, Helene Daleman, Barb Jones, and our present principal, Lynette Nastich.

Since day one of Frenchman's Bay P.S., we have been showing our great school spirit by wearing our school colours to events and using them for sports uniforms. Our school colours are grey on maroon.

With the help of our principals, teachers, staff, and even students at Frenchman's Bay P.S., we have much more than 12 classes, many more activities at school. We have great school spirit and to this day we still have the student council. This is Frenchman's Bay P.S.'s history and I hope you've enjoyed learning about my school.

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