Our Students
Regina St. Alternative School has an enrolment of about 231 students. About one quarter of our children were born outside Canada. Over half of our students speak languages at home other than English. We celebrate that our school is a smaller version of the modern Canadian mosaic with our population reflecting many social, ethnic, and economic groups.
After grade 6 at Regina, students move onto Summit Alternative School or go to the school locator on the OCDSB website to find out your home school for regular program. Some of the pupils leave Regina St. Alternative School to go into Middle French Immersion classes at D. Roy Kennedy Public School in grade 4.
Here are some comments from our students:
- “Regina is a great place. It’s fun and we learn well.”
- “Regina Street School is great, super fantastic and fun. Regina has great sports!”
- “I really like Regina St. School because there are sports, great teachers and lots of nice people.”
Our Staff
Regina staff members are proud to be a Professional Learning Community always working together for our students. The school has a staff of 18 teachers, 3 early childhood educators, 6 educational assistants, an office administrator and assistant, 3 custodial staff, a library technician and a principal. Through workshops, conferences and professional learning communities they model life-long learning for our students.
Here are some comments from students and parents about our staff:
- “The staff at Regina St. Public School are both caring and focused on the personal growth and sound education of our children.”
- “I like Regina St. School because the teachers are really nice and fun.”
- “The teachers care about Mud Lake and environmental issues.”
- “Regina has the friendliest, most helpful office staff. They make everyone feel welcome!”
- “My kids both just love this school!”
Our Community
Regina Street P. S. is able to use the adjacent parkland for snow shoeing, cross-country running, and to use the outdoor community skating rink provided by the City of Ottawa and maintained by community volunteers.
The Regina Street Public School Council is a volunteer group of parents, teaching and non-teaching staff and a community representative from Regina Kindergarten & School Age Program (REKSAP). They are dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities and partnerships with the community. School Council supports our school and programs through a variety of fund raising events and through their input into school initiatives. We have parent volunteers and a large number of wonderful, dedicated community volunteers who support our Early Literacy Program and work with teachers and students in a variety of ways.
Capital Security and Investigations sponsor our school for receiving Ottawa 67’s tickets to use as student incentives and rewards. The Sage Kiwanis Club has a partnership with our school to support students by providing extra food for snacks for students in need, and funds for extra supplies and books from time to time. We really appreciate our Community Partners.
Mission Statement
“Regina staff, students, and their families will work together to maximize learning through mutual respect and shared responsibility.”
Facilities and Resources
Regina St. Alternative School has a well-fitted computer lab, a large gymnasium, a well-equipped library resource centre, a large play structure, an enclosed kindergarten yard with play structure, a huge yard with playground games, a ball diamond, and an adjoining park and skating rink. The back of the school has a very large garden created by staff, students and volunteers. In the centre of our school is a lovely atrium with trees and a garden. This space is used as our outdoor classroom.
REKSAP, Regina Kindergarten School Age Program, is our onsite registered non-profit child care centre, which is a huge asset for our students and parents. The school is completely accessible to the physically handicapped. Regina has a Breakfast Club Program for students in need of a good start to the day.