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Happy Pride Month!

This June, we are celebrating togetherness, diversity, and the 2SLGBTQ1 community. Let's spread joy, embrace who we are, and ensure everyone is included!

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month!

This June, we're honoring the vibrant cultures, rich heritage, and incredible diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples! It's a wonderful time to listen to Indigenous voices, learn from beautiful traditions, and celebrate the amazing contributions of these communities past, present, and future. Let's learn and grow together!
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About our School

Principal: Shawn Donovan
 
 
Who was R. Ross Beattie? Where did he come from and why was our school named after him?
 
Robert Ross Beattie was born and raised in the city of Guelph, Ontario. He attended both public and high school there. When he was 17 years old he lost his left hand in an industrial accident in a part-time job he was doing. It was at this point in his life that his dreams of becoming a dentist had to change. He did not need two hands to become a teacher. He attended Guelph Normal School and taught at Guelph’s Central School from 1926 to 1927. From 1927 until 1930 he was the principal of the King Edward School in Guelph.
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