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20 Gulfstream Road
Toronto, M9M1S3
Tel: (416) 395-2520
Fax: (416) 395-4189
Gulfstream Public School is located between Finch and Sheppard Avenues, east of the
Humber River and west of Weston Road.
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Gulfstream serves approximately 440 students, including 45 identified Special
Education students.
Gulfstream is a school environment that welcomes the community with programs for
parents and pre-school children, an alternative attendance program for teens and a
child care centre.
We are a school that recently completed it three year transition to become a
Kindergarten to Grade Eight school. We welcome the exciting challenges that have
come our way as a result of this dynamic change.
This year we add to our excitement with a celebration of Gulfstream's 50th Anniversary.
We will hold our culminating after-school event on Friday June 12, 2009. We invite all
current and past students, staff, parents and community members to join us for this look
back over the past 50 wonderful years at Gulfstream P. S.
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Loretta Pisano
Head Caretaker Anthony
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Shirley Goguen
Thoa Nguyen
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enhancing our reading and writing programs
using the math program, Mathematics Makes Sense
improving mathematics problem-solving results in all grades
initiating our Character Education program to support Student Leadership, anti-racist
and equity programs
holding high expectations for all
supporting our students' success by expecting that students: are prepared for class;
arrive on time; do their assignments; show respect for others regardless of age
implementing the Ontario Curriculum in all grades
promoting inclusive integration of Special Education students
involving our community in School Advisory Council sub-committees to support our
School Improvement Plan
promoting and supporting community involvement in various programs in our school,
particularly volunteers
responding early and proactively to meet students' needs with program modifications
and support referrals
expanding "Peer Reading Buddies" to "Peer Learning Buddies"
providing needs specific parent information sessions
implementing Second Step to teach positive social skills
school improvement plan geared towards a welcoming, safe, nurturing school
environment dedicated to high levels of daily student achievement and success
increase acquisition of learning resources to support School Improvement Plan
initiatives
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Total number of students:
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 3
Grade 4 - Grade 6
Grade 7 - Grade 8
Gender:
Female
Male
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206
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51%
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Primary language other than English:
190
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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.
Gulfstream Public 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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Dance:
Dance Workshops
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Dramatic Arts:
Drama Workshops, Dramatic Arts Festivals, Live
Production/Play
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Music:
Choir, Excursions, Music Concerts /
Performances, Music Workshops, Recorder,
Vocal
Visiting Artists:
Dance, Drama, Music, Prologue to the Performing
Arts, Visual Arts
Visual Arts:
Computer/Graphic Arts, Crafts, Excursions,
Film/Video Workshops, Photography, Visual Arts
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cooperative Games
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Flag Football
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Floor Hockey
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Skipping
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Basketball
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Volleyball
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Student Leadership:
Gulfstream Student Council
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Music Competitions:
Choral Project
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School Based:
Peer Mentoring
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School Based:
Tutors in the Classroom (Elementary)
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Schools to Future:
College Liaison Grade 7/8 Career Conference,
Westview Partnership
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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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based on the feedback we have received from a
number of recent student assessments as well as
input from parents and our local community.
Literacy
Our school is pleased with our students' assessment
results for reading and writing over recent years. We
use EQAO data, CAPS, DRA, CASI scores to inform
our teaching practice. We will continue to implement
the following strategies:
Mathematics
In mathematics, previous testing results have been
acceptable. We, as a staff, continue to strive for
better results. We will focus on the following
strategies:
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use early literacy programs in Junior and Senior
Kindergarten and Grade 1
use student mentoring methods such as Reading
Buddies/Learning Buddies
use our Homework Policy to ensure parent
involvement and awareness as partners
ensure that the Learning Resource Centre is
available to all students on a regular basis for
research, writing, technology and reading support
encourage parents to read to students at home,
to listen to their reading, and use book bags to
enable them to bring books home
ensure all students have access to computers in
the classroom and are given specific
technological training in our two computer labs
use staff allocations for direct support for
upgrading, English as a Second Language and
remedial programs
increase primary classroom supply of
independent reading book particularly for home
practice
promote regular recognition of student
achievement
continue to have high expectations
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Safety
Community members continue to see safety as an
important focus for themselves and their children.
This year we shall:
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allocate instructional time so that all areas
(strands) of the mathematics curriculum are
adequately taught
implement Math Makes Sense as the math
textbook, emphasizing problem solving
Use Homework books to reinforce learning and
increase parent partnership
increase the mathematics resources at the school
emphasize the importance of automatic recall of
basic facts
involve parents as partners in their child's
homework and after-school learning extensions
promote equity in math program delivery
emphasize safety through our School Advisory
Council/Student Council presentations
continue Student Leadership training
implement Character Education for the
development and recognition of attitude,
citizenship, education and sportsmanship
achievements
make daily awareness announcements of schoolwide code of conduct expectations
provide training and support to staff for
emergency response
maintain our Safe Arrival Program
ensure there are qualified staff trained in first-aid
use Second Step Social Skills Program
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School Advisory Council has active members.
Parent volunteers assist in the nutrition and special lunch programs.
Parents are invited to participate in classroom programs to support staff and students in achieving their goals.
Parents are invited to all school assemblies and events.
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Local businesses support our fundraising activities.
Local environmental groups work closely with our school.
We collaborate with Hincks-Dellcrest, TVO, Canadian Living, Variety Village, Habitant Arena and Northwood Community
Services, Woodview Public Library, Parks and Recreation Program Services(Humber Sheppard Community Centre),
Public Health Nurse
Volunteers support our classroom programs, Nutrition Program and Safe Arrival Program.
Gulfstream Child Care Centre is an integral part of a blended day for our students.
Advisory groups support fund raising, nutrition programs with representation from community, Public Health and
Foundation for Student Success, Nutrition Services
Our local trustee is invited to participate in our recognition and special events.
Parents encourage employers to support inititatives at our school.
Gulfstream Public School School Year: 2009-2010