A.B. Ellis Public School
JK to Grade 8 - Enrolment 365
School Profile
The Ministry of Education has designated A.B. Ellis Public School to offer the new Early Learning Program in the first phase of implementation in September 2010, including before and after school programs for 4 and 5 year olds.
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A. B. Ellis Public School is located in Espanola on Highway 6, five kilometers south of its junction with Highway 17 in the La Cloche Foothills. The school offers English language programming for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.A. B. Ellis Public School provides quality programs and character education which enable each student to maximize their potential and fulfill their aspirations. We are leaders in learning in Espanola, inspiring success for all students.
With a population of 5,500 and a catchment area of 40,000, Espanola’s motto is “a fine paper town”.
Where did the name “Espanola” come from? In the middle of the eighteenth century, a band of Ojibways brought back with them from one of their southern journeys a young Spanish woman. Later, French explorers were amazed to hear some of the Native North Americans speaking Spanish and so named that village “Espagnole”.
Labour Force in the Town of Espanola
Agriculture & Natural Resources 30 Manufacturing & Construction 805 Wholesale & Retail 460 Finance & Real Estate 125 Health & Education 415 Business Service 185 Other Services 555 Total Labour Force 2,575The Town of Espanola originated as a company town. In 1899, the Ontario Government signed the Espanola Agreement with the Spanish River Pulp and Paper Company giving it the rights to begin logging operations in the area for the next 21 years. This pulp and paper mill is now owned by DOMTAR. During World War II, Espanola became the site for a prisoner of war camp for German soldiers. The war prisoners were housed in the old mill buildings.
Population (Statistics Canada, 2001)
Homes & Income
Number of Households 2,200 Average Home Price $ 103,961 Average Income $ 43,692Languages
The dominant languages in Espanola are French and English. Indeed, approximately 30% of the population in the La Cloche Area identify French as their first language. Ojibway is also spoken as First Nations students from Whitefish Lake and Sagamok Anishnawbek attend area schools.Health
Espanola has a General Hospital and Multi-Care Complex as well as a Medical clinic. The hospital offers 24-hour Emergency Care.Education
Three elementary schools provide instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 8. A. B. Ellis Public School, named after former Principal Andrew Borland Ellis, provides English instruction.Espanola has two secondary schools. Espanola High School offers English-language instruction for students in Grades 9 to 12. The secondary school graduation rate in the region is 70%.
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology offers a number of courses at its Espanola campus. Contact North also provides a site for distance education program students.
Recreation
The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex is a fully enclosed facility featuring a five lane, 25 metre swimming pool, a sloped wading and splash pool, whirlpool and sauna. There is also an arena with a 200’ x 85’ ice surface, a fitness centre and two squash courts.Resources:
Discover your Gateway to GrowthTown of Espanola,
100 Tudhope Street, Suite 2
Espanola ON P5E 1S6
Espanola … a fine paper town
www.town.espanola.on.ca
