John Dearness Public School | Thames Valley District School Board

Welcome to John Dearness Public School

John Dearness Public School, located in London, Ontario’s Oakridge neighborhood, has served families for over 50 years. It is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school under TVDSB with a strong tradition of excellence in music, athletics, and academics.

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Attendance and Absences

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School Calendars

Parent Portal

Whether you're new to the area or enrolling your child for the first time, we're here to help. Learn about registration requirements, and access the information you need to get started.

Career Planning and Education Guidance

We are committed to our students achieving success and ensuring they have the tools and resources available to meet your goals.

Equity and Inclusion

We strive to create spaces wherein all students, staff, families and community members feel welcome and accepted.

School Events

School News

Board News

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John Dearness Newsletter

Attendance and Absences

If your child is going to be late or absent you may report this to the school by calling, using the App on your smart phone or online.

We welcome all new students to our schools. Here, students will discover the many things that make us unique and innovative.

Library Learning Commons

A learning commons is a whole school approach to building a participatory learning community.