Caledonia Centennial Public School
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The Caledonia Centennial Public School is an elementary school
located in Caledonia, Ontario
, Canada
, North of the Grand River
on 110 Shetland St. The school teaches grades Junior Kindergarten to 8. The current principal is Jim Smith. The school mascot is the Cougar. The school colours worn by its sports teams are gold
and blue
. Start and finish times are 8:40 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively.
The school was built in 1967, the Canadian Centennial
(hence the name). The current school replaced the smaller school house where the Caledonia Presbyterian Church currently stands. Centennial is currently part of the Grand Erie District School Board
. The school has 3 floors and a gym
/stage
. The school is not equipped with an elevator
but recently received a wheelchair
walkway to the entrance.
playgrounds (one climbing and another for running on), a slide
beside the building, playground, and swings by the church. The slide was taken away likely because teachers could not see it easily, both tire equipment were burnt down by arsonists and the swings were taken away for likely the same reasons as the slide. However a misleading box of stones was built closer to the school but no swings were ever put in.
Two Tetherball
games were introduced but as of mid-2006 the tetherball ropes are broken and unreplaced. Two Box Hockey
games were also made but today they are unheard of whether cause of safety or unwillingness of students council. The baseball field
is unused during recess usually. Twin soccer fields are sometimes used. There are 4 sand pits for track and field
and two basketball courts. The playground consists of 2 slides, fire pole, monkey bars, and tic tac toe game.
The wooden deck that remained from the original slide has since been paved over and fenced in. There are pizza
days, KFC days, spirit days etc. Planned by Student's Council Members (students) of the school. There is one dance a year planned by the school (Valentines Day) but also many afterschool dances planned by a local daycare (Cypress) and one Meet the Teacher
night.
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
located in Caledonia, Ontario
Caledonia, Ontario
Caledonia is a small riverside community and former town located on the Grand River in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. Haldimand County is in the western part of the Niagara Peninsula, and had a population of 43,280 in 2001. The current mayor of Haldimand County is Ken Hewitt; Caledonia is...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, North of the Grand River
Grand River (Ontario)
The Grand River is a large river in southwestern Ontario, Canada. From its source, it flows south through Grand Valley, Fergus, Elora, Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Paris, Brantford, Caledonia, and Cayuga before emptying into the north shore of Lake Erie south of Dunnville at Port Maitland...
on 110 Shetland St. The school teaches grades Junior Kindergarten to 8. The current principal is Jim Smith. The school mascot is the Cougar. The school colours worn by its sports teams are gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
and blue
Blue
Blue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
. Start and finish times are 8:40 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively.
The school was built in 1967, the Canadian Centennial
Canadian Centennial
The Canadian Centennial was a year long celebration held in 1967 when Canada celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. Celebrations occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1. 1967 coins were different from previous years' issues, with animals on each...
(hence the name). The current school replaced the smaller school house where the Caledonia Presbyterian Church currently stands. Centennial is currently part of the Grand Erie District School Board
Grand Erie District School Board
The Grand Erie District School Board is a school board that has legal jurisdiction over Norfolk County, Haldimand County, and Brant County in the province of Ontario, Canada...
. The school has 3 floors and a gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
/stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
. The school is not equipped with an elevator
Elevator
An elevator is a type of vertical transport equipment that efficiently moves people or goods between floors of a building, vessel or other structures...
but recently received a wheelchair
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking. The device comes in variations where it is propelled by motors or by the seated occupant turning the rear wheels by hand. Often there are handles behind the seat for someone else to do the pushing...
walkway to the entrance.
Recent history
In the mid-nineties to 2000s the school had two tireTire
A tire or tyre is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion that absorbs shock while keeping the wheel in close contact with the ground...
playgrounds (one climbing and another for running on), a slide
Playground slide
Playground slides are found in parks, schools, playgrounds and backyards. The slide may be flat, or half cylindrical or tubular to prevent falls. Slides are usually constructed of plastic or metal and they have a smooth surface that is either straight or wavy...
beside the building, playground, and swings by the church. The slide was taken away likely because teachers could not see it easily, both tire equipment were burnt down by arsonists and the swings were taken away for likely the same reasons as the slide. However a misleading box of stones was built closer to the school but no swings were ever put in.
Two Tetherball
Tetherball
Tetherball is a North American game for two opposing players. The equipment consists of a stationary metal pole, from which is hung a volleyball from a rope, or tether. The two players stand on opposite sides of the pole. Each player tries to hit the ball one way; one clockwise, and one...
games were introduced but as of mid-2006 the tetherball ropes are broken and unreplaced. Two Box Hockey
Box Hockey
Box hockey is an active hand game played between two people with sticks, a puck and a five-sided box, and typically played outdoors. The object of the game is to move a hockey puck from the center of the box out through a hole placed at the each end of the box, also known as the goal...
games were also made but today they are unheard of whether cause of safety or unwillingness of students council. The baseball field
Baseball field
A baseball field, also called a ball field or a baseball diamond, is the field upon which the game of baseball is played. The terms "baseball field" and "ball field" are also often used as synonyms for ballpark.-Specifications:...
is unused during recess usually. Twin soccer fields are sometimes used. There are 4 sand pits for track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
and two basketball courts. The playground consists of 2 slides, fire pole, monkey bars, and tic tac toe game.
The wooden deck that remained from the original slide has since been paved over and fenced in. There are pizza
Pizza
Pizza is an oven-baked, flat, disc-shaped bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings.Originating in Italy, from the Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many parts of the world. An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a "pizzeria"...
days, KFC days, spirit days etc. Planned by Student's Council Members (students) of the school. There is one dance a year planned by the school (Valentines Day) but also many afterschool dances planned by a local daycare (Cypress) and one Meet the Teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
night.