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Princess Margaret Junior School ADDRESS: 65 Tromley Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9B 5Y7 PHONE NUMBER: (416) 394-6350 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/princessmargaret GRADE RANGE: JK to 5 Before and After School Program John G. Boys and Girls Club manages a before and after school program for our local community. This is a non-profit child care program licensed by the Ministry of Community Family and Children’s Services. The program provides spaces for children in grades JK – 5. The program operates during the school year, on P.A. Days, and holidays. Hours of operation are 7:15 – 8:50 a.m. and 3:25 – 6:00 p.m. Princess Margaret Junior School is located in a family-oriented community, in the vicinity of Martin Grove and Eglinton. We currently serve approximately 350 students representing a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Princess Margaret Junior School was first opened in September 1959 and served the children of the community for the next twenty-five years. The school was closed in June 1984 due to declining enrolment. In 1995, when the primary/junior-aged population had grown sufficiently in the community, the school was officially re-opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Margaret, on Friday, July 12, 1996. Mission Statement Princess Margaret Junior School, proud of our Royal connection, ensures equal opportunity for all our students to grow in an enriching, safe and caring environment committed to academic excellence. In partnership with our parents and local community, we instill in our students a desire to become life-long learners who think independently, use technology effectively, and demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the environment.
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Princess Margaret Junior SchoolADDRESS: 65 Tromley Dr, Etobicoke, ON
M9B 5Y7PHONE NUMBER: (416) 394-6350EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/princessmargaretGRADE RANGE: JK to 5
Before and AfterSchool ProgramJohn G. Boys and GirlsClub manages a beforeand after schoolprogram for our localcommunity. This is anon-profit child careprogram licensed by theMinistry of CommunityFamily and Children’sServices. The programprovides spaces forchildren in grades JK –5. The programoperates during theschool year, on P.A.Days, and holidays. Hours of operation are7:15 – 8:50 a.m. and3:25 – 6:00 p.m.
Princess Margaret Junior School is located in a family-orientedcommunity, in the vicinity of Martin Grove and Eglinton. Wecurrently serve approximately 350 students representing adiversity of cultural backgrounds.Princess Margaret Junior School was first opened in September1959 and served the children of the community for the nexttwenty-five years. The school was closed in June 1984 due todeclining enrolment. In 1995, when the primary/junior-agedpopulation had grown sufficiently in the community, the schoolwas officially re-opened by Her Royal Highness, The PrincessMargaret, on Friday, July 12, 1996.
Mission StatementPrincess Margaret Junior School, proud of our Royalconnection, ensures equal opportunity for all our students to growin an enriching, safe and caring environment committed toacademic excellence. In partnership with our parents and localcommunity, we instill in our students a desire to become life-longlearners who think independently, use technology effectively, anddemonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the environment.
More Information about Princess Margaret Junior School
Eco SchoolsWe strive to maintain our Eco School status and continue to implement the various environmentalawareness initiatives already established. We promote ecological responsibility and sustainableattitudes and behaviour throughout our school community. Example programs: recycling, E-Wastecollection, Rainbow Warriors, “Lights Out”, and Earth Month initiatives.
Anti-BullyingWe strive to ensure that Safe School programs and initiatives are fully implemented and thatCharacter Education is an integral component of our learning goals. Students are actively engagedin conflict resolution and are determined to keep PMJS a “bully-free” zone. Example programs:Character Development, Peacekeepers, and Safety Knights.
Fit for LifeWe promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Students in grades 1 – 5 receive gym and daily DPA. Aswell, all students are engaged in mindfulness activities each day. Students are learning about thebody/mind/spirit connection, and are developing their knowledge of how to improve their personallevel of fitness and personal well-being.
Specialized ProgramsStudents are provided with the opportunity to learn from various in-school and communityspecialists. Students are engaged in a variety of arts-based experiences (e.g., Recorders, Choir,Fit2Dance, and Fit Hop). Through Partners in Action and STEM programs, students have theopportunity to integrate information technology into their regular daily work.
Additional Features● Student Leadership Programs● Assistive Technology● Homework Clubs● Silver Birch and Blue Spruce
● Hot Lunch Programs● See/Hear/Dental Screening Clinics● No Child Without Program● Special Education - MID Class
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=2053&schoolId=1070
Student Life - Where You Belong
Princess Margaret Junior School is actively engaged invarious fundraising initiatives throughout the year to supportlocal community groups and world sponsored organizations.Each year we participate in Autism Awareness Day, JumpRope for Heart, Terry Fox Run, Christmas Food and ToyDrive, and E-Waste Collection. We sponsor TorontoFoundation for Student Success and Sleeping Children.Thisfall, we supported Ronald McDonald House CharitiesToronto. We collected over 35 boxes of most needed items,such as boxed snacks, toiletries, kitchen supplies, schoolsupplies, and baby products.
What Sets Us Apart
Technology is becoming an increasingly important aspect ofschool life. At Princess Margaret, we have taken steps toinfuse technology in teaching and learning. Students aregrowing up in a digital age. Therefore, we continuouslyprovide them with opportunities to use computers as theylearn content related to curriculum objectives. Our teachersare using technology to engage students and supportstudent success. We have interative whiteboards, school-wide wirelessaccess to the internet, a fully equipped computer lab,ladibug document readers, computers in every classroom,tablets and laptops in junior classrooms, and iPads in allclassrooms.
Parent and Community Engagement
Princess Margaret Junior School has an active School Council that meets monthly. Parents regularlyvolunteer in the school. The School Council fundraising initiatives support school and communityactivities and events such as visiting performers, Scientists in Schools, Blue Spruce and Silver Birchprograms, and author visits. Princess Margaret maintains ongoing partnerships with our localsecondary school. We liaise with various teacher training and child and youth worker institutes such asOttawa, Lakehead, DeValle, and Humber College. We partner with John G. Boys and Girls Club tocoordinate various events and activities throughout the year.
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Princess Margaret Junior SchoolADDRESS: 65 Tromley Dr, Etobicoke, ON
M9B 5Y7TELEPHONE: (416) 394-6350EMAIL: [email protected]
