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45 Crendon Drive
Toronto, M9C3G6
Tel: (416) 394-7030
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Broadacres Junior School, situated north of Burnhamthorpe and west of The West Mall, first
opened in October 1959.
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The school is a single story facility hosting approximately 300 students from Junior
Kindergarten to grade 5.
Grade 4 and Grade 5 Gifted Program classes, and a Primary Behaviour Class are also
housed at our school.
We are a "Toronto Schools on the Move" school and actively promote a healthy
lifestyle.
A nutritious morning snack is provided daily to all of our students.
Naturalization areas, located in the schoolyard and inner courtyard, are used as outdoor
science classrooms and alternative play spaces.
Before and After School Programs provide an extended day for some of our students.
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Mission Statement: The mission of Broadacres, as an innovative and responsive junior
school, is to develop in the learner the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to succeed
and to contribute responsibly to a rapidly changing world by accommodating different
learning styles and needs in a nurturing and challenging environment.
Jeanne MacFarlane
Maryann Agueci
High Expectations: We have high expectations for student achievement, building upon a
reputation for excellence, and pride in our students and staff.
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Judy Chudoba
Mary Ellen Mauti
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct has been established to ensure that all members
of the school community are treated with respect, courtesy and dignity, and that there is a
safe and secure environment in which teachers can teach and students can learn.
Parent Involvement: The involvement of Broadacres parents in the life of our school is
legendary. We are pleased to have a strong and active School Council and a large number
of volunteers who assist in our classrooms, on excursions and at special events.
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Total number of students:
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 3
Grade 4 - Grade 5
Gender:
Female
Male
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Primary language other than English:
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Students born outside of Canada:
Students living in Canada for 2 years or less
Students living in Canada for 3 - 5 years
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* Calculation does not include students for whom language information is missing.
Chris Spence
Broadacres Junior School School Year: 2009-2010
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The Toronto District School
Board (TDSB), in
partnership with students,
parents, teachers and all
our communities, is
committed to taking
responsibility for continuous
improvement of schools.
This is achieved through:
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Languages - English, English as a Second Language, and French
Mathematics, Science and Technology
Arts - Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance
Social Studies, Health and Physical Education
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A variety of special education programs and services are offered to meet the
needs of all students, including students with exceptionalities, such as
behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical and multiple learning
disabilities. Students' exceptionalities are identified through a formal review
process undertaken by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee
(IPRC).
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Board Games Club
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Book Club
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Chess Club
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Computer Club
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Environmental Club
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Gardening Club
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Knitting Club
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Library Helpers Club
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Reading Club - Silver Birch
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Yoga Club
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Dramatic Arts:
Drama Club
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Music:
Choir, Choral Project, Music Concerts /
Performances, Orff Program, Recorder, Toronto
Symphony Orchestra
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Visiting Artists:
Prologue to the Performing Arts
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Visual Arts:
Visual Arts Workshops
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Basketball
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Lunch Monitors
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Cooperative Games
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Recycling Team
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Cross Country Running
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Floor Hockey
Student Leadership:
Playground Leaders
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Gymnastics
Toronto Schools On The Move Leaders
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Running
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Skating
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Soccer Baseball
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Soccer Benchball
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Throwball
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Basketball Team
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Cross Country Team
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Skating Team
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Art Club
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Arts and Crafts Club
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Borrow a Book Program
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Developmental Reading Assessment
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Family Literacy Event
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Reading Buddies
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School Based:
Peer Mentoring
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Welcome to Kindergarten
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Attuning
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Ontario Focused Intervention Partnership (OFIP)
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Reading For All
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Behaviour (Behav)
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Information about the
success of our programs
comes from a wide variety
of student assessments.
These assessments are
based on clear
expectations for all
learners, consistent with
those described in The
Ontario Curriculum.
The primary purpose of student assessment is to improve learning.
Assessment has the greatest potential to improve learning when it is an
integral part of classroom activities. Teachers assess student progress
towards achieving the expectations on an ongoing basis by using
strategies such as projects, class presentations, homework assignments,
classroom observations, portfolios of student work, and tests.
Schools use assessment information and information from other sources
to make informed decisions for school improvement planning. Schools
identify areas of strength as well as areas that require improvement. Input
is obtained from a variety of sources such as student assessments,
teacher feedback, parent feedback, and community surveys. In this way,
schools monitor, celebrate and improve their efforts in providing a
supportive and challenging learning environment for all their students.
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Literacy is the centre of our school improvement
plan. We will continue to:
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provide a balanced literacy program, focusing
upon the development of reading, writing, oral
language and media literacy skills
use a wide range of materials and genres to
interest and encourage a love of reading in our
students
provide authentic opportunities for students to
develop literacy skills
use DRA (primary) and CASI (junior) for
assessing and programming
identify and provide early literacy intervention for
students at risk
engage parents as active partners through
promoting home reading and providing them with
the skills to assist their children at home
provide a strong Library program
participate in the Silverbirch Reading Program
Personal and Social Responsibility This year we
plan to:
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Numeracy skills are critical. We will continue to:
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utilize the "Math Makes Sense" program to
ensure a balanced math program
stress the mastery of basic skills and utilize a
problem-solving approach
provide lots of opportunities for hands-on learning
through the use of manipulatives
integrate mathematics across the curriculum
Science is a focus for Broadacres this year. We will:
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re-vitalize our naturalization areas (inner
courtyard and schoolyard) and use them as
outdoor Science classrooms
take advantage of resources in our environs,
such as local parks and naturalized areas
improve our environmental stewardship by
increasing our commitment to the 3Rs
take advantage of opportunities for selected
classes to attend the Field Studies Centre
continue to expand and enrich our store of
science resources and materials
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make improvements to our Computer Lab
focus upon our Character Education Program
continue to implement our Code of Conduct to
ensure a safe and positive learning environment
be proactive and utilize a positive approach to
discipline
utilize the Second Step program in every
classroom
continually reinforce, recognize and celebrate the
actions and achievements of our students and
staff through announcement on the PA, in our
newsletter and through "Caught Doing Something
Great" awards
continue to implement the strategies of the TDSB
Anti Bullying program
promote student leadership by involving students
in key aspects of school activities
continue to maintain a "nut free" environment by
having students leave products containing
peanuts/nuts at home
always respect inclusion and celebrate diversity
Physical Education We will:
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continue to promote physical fitness by providing
daily sustained physical activity through DPA, a
strong Phys Ed program, a variety of co-curricular
activities, and participation in the "Toronto
Schools on the Move" program
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At Broadacres we foster a strong home-school connection through our weekly school newsletter ("What's Up
Broadacres?"), use of Student Planners in Grades 1 to 5, and regular informal communication.
We encourage parent involvement through volunteer opportunities in the classroom, on excursions, and at
special events such as "Jump Rope for Heart" and Play Day
A strong and active School Council meets regularly to discuss and provide input on issues which affect our
students and our school. Fundraising activities, including an annual September barbeque, monthly Pizza
Lunches and Treat Days, and raffles have been very successful. Funds raised have been used to sponsor
our annual Skating Days during winter months, and our "Grade 5 Farewell" each June, and have purchased
new Orff instruments, and choir risers for presentations and concerts.
Broadacres is involved in the Learning Partnership's "Welcome to Kindergarten" program, an orientation
program for our future Kindergarten students and their parents, to help prepare them for entering school.
Our new Snack Program is coordinated by one of our parents and could not continue without parent, family
and community volunteers.
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Our annual "Spirit of Giving" Project supports our local food bank, "The Food Basket" at St. James Church.
Our teachers provide mentorship to Faculty of Education students from The University of Ontario Institute of
Technology (UOIT), and Nipissing and Lakehead Universities, Child and Youth Care (CYW) students from
George Brown and Humber Colleges, and high school Co-op students from Silverthorn Collegiate.
Recent fundraising efforts have supported the purchase of wells for needy villages in India.
Our new Snack Program benefits from funding through the Toronto Foundation for Student Success and the
Ontario Government.
A nursing student from Humber College/The University of New Brunswick will be doing a practicum
placement at our school during the 2009/10 school year in support of our nutrition initiative.
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