J. H. Putman Public School is small, personable dual track middle school located at 2051 Bel Air Drive in the west end of Ottawa between Woodroffe and Maitland Avenues. Our school offers students a choice of English (with Core French) and Early French French-Immersion programs as well as quality instrumental music and art programs.
Our Students
J.H. Putman has an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades 6-8. We draw our students mainly from Agincourt and Woodroffe Ave. Public Schools. Our students come from varied ethnic backgrounds. Many speak a third language.
Following J.H. Putman, our students attend a number of high schools including: Woodroffe, Nepean, Glebe, Sir Guy Carleton and Canterbury.
We are proud of our success in meeting the needs of our students and we encourage them to develop and demonstrate Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Perseverance in their academic and personal lives. We are proud of the pride students display for their school and in their involvement in students activities.
Our Staff
J.H. Putman has a dedicated staff who work together with students and parents to offer a supportive, positive learning environment for students. The staff includes a full time office administrator, two custodians and two part-time library technicians. The teachers and educational assistants at J.H. Putman come from a wide range of academic specialties and backgrounds. Students know their teachers are available to provide individual help when necessary.
Our official logo is the black puma, representative of one of our school's three colours — white, silver and black. Our website incorporates our three official colours.