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GENERIC SCHOOL VALUATION FRAMEWORK
To be used and customized by the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)
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in accordance with the Accommodation Review Procedures Manual 305-A.
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John McCrae PS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – VALUE TO THE STUDENT
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1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
Physical Space to Support Student Learning
Range of Courses or Program Offerings
1.2.1 Elementary
1.2.2 Elementary
School Grounds for Healthy Physical Activity
and Extracurricular
Range of Extracurricular Activities
Student Outcomes
School Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Security
Location of School
Supports
Summary
Facilities
Condition of School
Location of School
Enrolment vs. Capacity
Operating Costs
Supports
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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SECTION 2 – VALUE TO THE BOARD
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SECTION 3 – VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY
3.1
3.2
3.3
Community Use
School as a Community Partner
Contributions to the Community
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SECTION 4 – VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Local Employers
Housing Market
Partnerships
Contributions to the Economy
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1.01VALUE TO THE STUDENT
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1.1 Physical Space to Support Student Learning
Does school have:
Current Standards?
Library
Y xG N G
YG N G
Gymnasium
Y xG N G
YG N G
Change rooms
Y xG N G
YG N G
Equipment room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Staff work room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Kindergarten Room
Y xG N G
YG N G
French language room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Art room
Y G N xG
YG N G
Music room
Y G N xG
YG N G
Special Education room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Suitable washrooms
Y xG N G
YG N G
Cafeteria
Y G Nx G
YG N G
Lockers/Cloak room area
Y xG N G
YG N G
Book room- store room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Theatre arts facilities/stage
Y xG N G
YG N G
Computer lab
Y xG N G
YG N G
Family studies room
Y G N xG
YG N G
Auditorium -same as gymnasium?
Y G N xG
YG N G
Kitchen
Y xG N G
YG N G
Staff/Visitor/Student parking
Y xG N G
YG N G
Drop-off and Pick-up areas
Y xG N G
YG N G
Bus loading zone
Y xG N G
YG N G
Staff room
Y xG N G
YG N G
Property to accommodate development Y xG N G
YG N G
or additions
Science labs
Y G N xG
YG N G
Technology Facilities
Y G N xG
YG N G
Business Studies facilities
Y G N xG
YG N G
Trades facilities
Y G N xG
YG N G
Storage
Y xG N G
YG N G
Additional comments about individual rooms:
We will be moving into a new McCrae school building in the fall 2009. The number of
classrooms, meeting rooms and the size of the gym and library will increase.,
compared to the former school.
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1.2 Range of Courses or Program Offerings
Y G NxG
Y x G NG
Y xG NG
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1.2.2 ELEMENTARY
Do students have access to:
An ESL teacher?
An Education Assistant?
Guidance and career education programs?
Culturally inclusive programs?
Special education programs? (list them)
Resource - in class support
- resource withdrawal
YG N x G
Yx G N G
Y G N xG
Yx G N G
Yx G N G
YxG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
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1.2.1 ELEMENTARY
Does each class have adequate access to the gym for regular
physical activity?
Do students have access to:
A Primary Success Teacher?
A Child & Youth Councilor?
Computers?
What is the ratio of students to computers?
Does the school have:
Combined grades?
Straight grades?
Additional Comments:
Technology programs (i.e. trades)?
Programs and supports for students at risk?
An instrumental music program?
A vocal music program?
A visual arts program?
Computer lab(s)?
Additional Comments:
The new school is being built for a K-6 population but can be
adapted easily to accommodate K-8.
Y G N xG
YxG N G
Y G N xG
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
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1.3 School Grounds for Healthy Physical Activity & Extracurricular:
Does the school have:
Hard surfaced outdoor play area(s)?
Y xG N G
A soccer field?
Y xG N G
A football field?
Y G NxG
A baseball field?
Y xG N G
A track?
Y G NxG
A basketball court? - partial on pavement
Y xG N G
A play structure?
- 2: primary and junior
Y xG N G
A green space?
Y xG NG
Has the school participated in a re-greening project?
Y xG NG
Additional Comments:
Y xG N G
The McCrae property is 7.2 acres of paved area, mostly green
space and Maple Bush. The floor of the Maple Bush has been
mulched to protect the tree roots. There are many mature trees
all over the property, which backs onto the Speed River. It is a
beautiful school site.
McCrae School Council has purchased 2 new play structures
within the last 3 years.
The school is considered a Core Area school by the City of
Guelph.
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1.4 Range of Extracurricular Activities:
Is this school a designated Best Start Hub?
Y G N xG
Are child care services available before/after school?
Y xG N G
Are child care services available during the school day?
Y G N xG
Does the cafeteria have balanced menus?
Y G N xG
Are there any snack programs?
Y G N xG
Any Environmental Programs (litter less lunches, etc…)?
Yx G N G
If yes, please list them:
The YMCA provides an after school program.
The School Council supports the preservation of the trees.
The Environmental Committee promotes litter less lunches and supports
the Waste Reduction program.
List boys intramural sports:
soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, 3-pitch ball
List girls intramural sports:
soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, 3-pitch ball
List co-ed intramural sports:
primary soccer-baseball, primary floor hockey, cross-country running, skipping club,
skipping team
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List boys interschool sports:
soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, 3-pitch ball
List girls interschool sports:
soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, 3-pitch ball
List co-ed interschool sports:
cross-country running
List non-athletic school clubs:
Primary Choir, Junior Choir, Chess Club( primary and junior), Environmental Club,
Silver Birch and Red Maple Book Clubs, Pythagorus Math Club, Office Helpers,
Library Helpers, Milk Monitors, Announcers, School Bus Patrollers, Kindergarten
Helpers, Street Patrollers
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Additional Comments:
Many special events are held for the students and the McCrae community:
-Jump Rope for Heart
-Terry Fox Run
- Remembrance Day Service at John McCrae House
- Dessert Party
- Read with us Week
- Earth Keepers (grade 5)
- Camp Wahanowin ( grade 6)
- Dance-a-thon
- Student Talent Show
- Cultural Workshops for students (e.g. drumming, dance)
- Family Fun Day
Other ongoing programs:
- Art Image
- Scientists in Schools
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1.5 Student Outcomes
Rolling average for:
3 yrs
2 yrs
Previous
Previous
EQAO-Primary Reading
EQAO-Primary Writing
EQAO-Primary Mathematics
EQAO-Junior Reading
EQAO-Junior Writing
EQAO-Junior Mathematics
88
83
79
75
90
87
84
73
88
92
88
Current
Yr.
84
73
85
88
86
92
85
73
79
86
79
88
92
Previous
Yr.
Cohort
size
62
62
62
56
56
56
Additional Comments:
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1.6 School Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Is the school accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Does the school have:
Accessible washrooms?
Elevators?
Approved ramps?
Automated doors?
Accessible playgrounds?
Dedicated handicapped parking spaces?
Appropriate signage?
Is the entrance barrier free?
Accessibility Audit attached? N/A
Additional Comments:
New school under construction – information unknown
Yx G N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
YG N G
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1.7 Security
Does the school yard and building facilitate student supervision?
(i.e. appropriate site lines, etc.)
Does the school have a security system e.g. controlled entrances,
video surveillance?
Additional Comments:
YxG N G
Y G N xG
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1.8 Location of School
What percentage of students are bused to school?
75%
What is the average distance to school for students?
4.53 kilometres
What is the average bus ride duration for students?
30 minutes
Are students being transported to school due to unsafe walking
Y N G
routes?
9.6%
Is there safe access to the school for:
Pedestrians?
YxG N G
School buses?
Y xG N G
Other vehicles?
Y xG N G
Additional Comments:
This school is a French Immersion Centre which serves the south section of
Guelph and Puslinch Township. Hence the large amount of bussing.
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1.9 Supports
Does school have:
Full time Principal
Y xG N G
Vice Principal
Y xG N G
Full time Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Y xG N G
Teacher Librarian
Y xG N G
Library Clerk/Technician
Y G NxG
Full time Special Education Teacher
Yx G N G
Child and Youth Case Worker
Y xG N G
Full time Custodial Staff
Y xG N G
How many Educational Assistants does the school have?
None
How many parent/family/community volunteers does the school
250
attract?
Additional Comments:
This school has a growing population.
The parent community is very active and participates regularly in school and
classroom activities. This is an area of strength for the school.
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1.10 Summary
What are the things that students like about this school? ( from student surveys)
- large play area, maple trees, lots of space, climbers
- lots of french books, French Immersion
- not a lot of bullies
- good teachers
- fun work, warm and friendly feeling outside at recess
- generous families
- arts and crafts
- having siblings and friends here too
- big gym
- playing outside, Junior field - shade, natural setting
- family picnic, Sautons en coeur, tetherball, dessert party, winter plays, talent show
- extra -curricular activities, lots of intra-murals
- fundraisers
-pizza days, hot lunches, sub days
- safe environment
- lots of supplies
- great field trips
- spirit days, give to others
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What is unique about this school? ( from student surveys)
- lots of trees , forest
- big classrooms
- We speak French, French centre
- great playground
- clean bathrooms
- soccer nets
- climber, rocks, close to the river
- bringing lunch (kindergarten), older grades, celebrations
- good teachers and staff
- after school care
- cool events- dance-a-thon, Read with Us
- John McCrae connection
How does this school reflect and support the values of the community it serves?
( from student survey)
- we value and respect others, different cultures
- learn to protect nature and environment
- promote literacy
- try not to pollute
- food drives
- the name John McCrae because his house is down the street, history
- many people know one another
- we all work together, positive attitude
What would students change about this school?
- school day is too long
- need longer lunch
- stage in gym
- more play time ( Kindergarten)
- make it a K-8 school
- going into wildlife garden, running around the portables, climbing the trees
- balanced day
- different field trips ( movie)
- more computers
- less homework
- no portables
What is the value of the school to the student?
Please see above
Additional Comments:
New school being built on old school site . This is a transition year.
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1.02VALUE TO THE BOARD
2.1 Facilities
Number of permanent classrooms
Number of portables/portapaks
Is there space to accommodate all students?
Size of school site
Adequate playfields?
Is there nearby community space available?
Is the school adjacent to park?
Are there joint use opportunities?
Additional Comments:
21 in new school
unknown
YG N #
7.58 acres
Y# N G
Y xG N G
YxG N G
YxG N G
Number of classrooms based on new school to open September 2009.
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Library
Gymnasium
Change rooms
Equipment room
Staff work room
Kindergarten Room
French language room
Art room
Music room
Special Education room
Suitable washrooms
Cafeteria
Lockers/Cloak room area
Book room
Theatre arts facilities/stage
Computer lab
Family studies room
Auditorium - same as gym
Kitchen
Staff/Visitor/Student parking
Drop-off and Pick-up areas
Bus loading zone
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Does school have:
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y G N xG
Y G N xG
Y G N xG
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y G N xG
YxG N G
Yx G N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y G N xG
YG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Current
Standards?
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
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Staff room
Y xG N G
Property to accommodate
Y xG N G
development or additions
Science labs
Y G N xG
Technology Facilities
Y G N xG
Business Studies facilities
Y G N xG
Trades facilities
Y G N xG
Storage
YG N G
Additional comments about individual rooms:
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2.2 Condition of School
When was the school built?
YG N G
YG N G
YG
YG
YG
YG
YG
N
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
G
New school to
open 2009
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What is the septic capacity?
N/A
Municipal water?
Y xG N G
What is the current Facility Condition Index (FCI)?
?
What will the FCI be in 5 years?
?
What are the current renewal costs?
?
What will the renewal costs be in 5 years?
?
Describe the conditions of school grounds:
Very Good - large playground, grass, maple bush, many trees on site.
ID Rooms with Deficiencies:
Room
Description of Deficiency
Kindergarten 2 official K rooms . We need 5 K rooms currently.
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ID Rooms with Efficiencies:
Room
Description of Efficiency
Classrooms
sliding window coverings
some activity rooms
meeting room, health room, staff washrooms and teacher work room
Office
in same area
Resource
many small meeting rooms
rooms
Gym
large
large, with computer lab, overlooks Maple Bush
Library
Special Ed
for flexible use
room
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Additional comments/overall condition of building:
The condition of the new building is excellent.
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2.3 Location of School
What percentage of students are bused to school?
What is the average distance to school for students?
What is the average bus ride duration for students?
Are students being transported to school due to unsafe walking
routes?
Is there safe access to the school for:
Pedestrians?
School buses?
Other vehicles?
Additional Comments:
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2.4 Enrolment vs. Capacity
Does enrolment at the school exceed the surplus space in
adjacent schools?
What is the capacity of the school?
What is the current enrolment of the school?
(FTE)
What is the projected enrolment in 5 years?
What is the projected enrolment in 10 years?
What is the current utilization rate of the school?
What is the projected utilization rate in 5 years?
What is the projected utilization rate in 10 years?
Future development/potential? Explain:
75%
4.53 kilometes
30 minutes
Y xG N G
9.6%
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
Y xG N G
YG N G
463 (new school cap)
RT n/a
RT n/a
RT n/a
FI 485
FI 670
FI 630
n/a See below
145%
136%
John McCrae PS is projected to continue to experience enrolment
growth as a result of continued development in its review area
(South Guelph).
Additional Comments:
The current utilization of the school is not applicable as John McCrae students are
being accommodated for 1 year at College Ave PS while the new school is being
constructed.
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41797 ft2
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
2.6 Supports
Does school have:
Full time Principal
Vice Principal
Full time Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Teacher Librarian
Library Clerk/Technician
Full time Special Education Teacher
Child and Youth Care Worker
Full time Custodial Staff
How many Educational Assistants does the school have?
How many parent/family/community volunteers does the school
attract?
Additional Comments:
Yx G N
Y xG N
Y xG N
Y xG N
Y G Nx
Y xG N
Y xG N
Y xG N
None
250
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2.5 Operating Costs
Permanent Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Portable GFA
Costs/square foot
Costs/student
Grounds keeping costs/acre
Additional Comments:
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
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3.0 VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY
3.1 Community Use
Is the school building used regularly by community groups?
Y# N G
Are the school’s grounds informally used on a regular basis for
Y# N G
outdoor activities?
List the community groups which use the school/school grounds and the number of
hours used for the school year:
School
# Of Hours
Fees Paid
Afterschool Daycare
Con-ed
508.45
30
$6105.00
$0.00
School Grounds
# Of Hours
Fees Paid
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Guelph Minor Baseball
Does the school site provide the only available parking for local
parks and community use?
Is the school the only school within the community?
Y G Nx G
What is the next closest school?
Priory Park, John
Calvin
3 km
How far away is it from the community?
Y G Nx G
What other facilities/playing fields/green space are used by or available to the
community?
- Royal City park
- Silvercreek soccer fields
Are they being used to full capacity?
Y xG N G
How far away are they?
0.5 km
Additional Comments:
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3.2 School as a Community Partner
What partnerships are there with other community stakeholders? i.e. Municipality,
Continuing Education………
Please list and describe:
Old University Neighbourhood Group
Does the school have:
A Community Room?
Y G Nx G
Training Facility?
Y G Nx G
Daycare Centre?
Y G Nx G
Before and After School Program?
Y xG N G
Adult Learning Programs?
Y G NxG
Programs and Supports for Students at Risk?
Yx G N G
List any significant upgrades to the school in the past five years completed in
partnership with the community:
New playground equipment = $45,000
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Additional Comments
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3.3 Contributions to the Community
If the school were to close, what would be the impact on:
Fund raising for local charities:
Heart and Stroke Foundation ( Jump Rope for Heart)
MS Society
( Walkathon)
Canadian Cancer Association ( Jump Rope for Heart)
Salvation Army ( Food Drive)
United Way ( Food Drive)
Drop in centre ( Food Drive)
Is the school a landmark for special events?
List and describe them:
- Remembrance Day Service
- MS Walkathon
- Dessert party
- Family Fun Day
Are there any memorials on site?
List and describe them:
- plaques for a former student who passed away on a rock
-plaque for students who moved to Priory park in 2003
-plaque for teacher who passed away in 2000
Yx G N G
YG N G
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Does the facility have historic value in the broader community?
List and describe them:
- Core Guelph school
- ties to McCrae House
- part of Old University Community
Yx G N G
If the school were to remain open, how/what programs could the school attract?
French Immersion
Regular program
K-8
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What would the community lose if the school were to close?
- historic school
- French Immersion centre
- park-like setting
- play area for local children
- walking area for adults
Y G Nx G
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Has the community identified a preexisting need for the
community facilities or land?
If Yes, please explain:
Would the closure of the school potentially result in the division
Y xG N G
of students between 2 or more schools?
Would closure of this school result in the transferring of rural
Y xG N G
students to an urban school or vise versa?
Additional Comments:
the population of John McCrae School would be distributed across the south section
of Guelph and Puslinch township.
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1.04VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY
4.1 Local Employers
List of businesses/services which are clients of school (e.g.: landscapers, snow
removal, pizza, subs, milk, transportation, newspapers, childcare………:
Domino’s Pizza
Dairy Depot
Magnolia Catering
Quiznos Subs
YMCA After School program
Terra Nurseries
Greenway Nurseries
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4.2 Housing Market
Is the school an asset to the local housing market?
Yx G N G
Is the school a magnet/attraction/drive for families who are reY xG N G
locating (program, size, culture of community)?
Additional Comments:
The school is located in the Old University area. This is one of the most
popular home areas for professionals due to its proximity to the University of Guelph.
The school is a magnet for families who are looking for a French immersion
program. Families purchase housing in the area in order to attend the school.
4.3 Partnerships
Does the business community invest/promote human capital, i.e. Yx G N G
awards, scholarships, co-op/mentoring, career awareness,
material donations
Explain:
Many professional parents volunteer/ make presentations in the school.
What is the economic value of volunteerism by the community/businesses as a spin-off
to the economy?
Services offered in the school by volunteers support local business: pizza, milk,
catering, Scientists in Schools, florists.
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What is the value of the school to local employers?
List and explain:
Services for students in the school support: - Magnolia Catering
- Domino’s Pizza
- New Orleans p=pizza
- Quiznos Subs
- Dairy Depot
- Terra and Greenway nurseries
Wellington County Museum, Guelph
Museum, Grand River Conservation Authority, University of Guelph
Additional Comments:
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4.4 Contributions to the Economy
Is the school a landmark for special events?
List and describe them:
- MS Walkathon
- community dessert party
- Family Fun Day
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Does the facility have historic value in the broader community?
List and describe them:
John McCrae School was named for the physician/poet John
McCrae whose birthplace is on the same street. Each year the
school presents a service at the McCrae cenotaph on
Remembrance which is attended by all students , parents and
community members.
Additional Comments:
Yx G N G
Y xG N G