Topcliff Public School is located at the south east corner of Jane Street and Finch Avenue in North York, a short distance away from the beautiful Grande Ravine. Since its opening in 1969, Topcliff proudly serves a diverse community of students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5. The diversity of traditions, languages and perspectives in the Topcliff Public School community provide an enriched and exciting learning environment for students and staff alike. The school's population is 360 students. We are a dual track school, offering English and French Immersion.
Topcliff is a Future Aces School
We believe that with a positive attitude and through positive actions, our students can achieve success in school and in the wider community. The Future Aces program is used to reinforce and enhance character building initiatives and to develop students' leadership and citizenship skills. Monthly assemblies are held to recognize Topcliff students who have exemplified the month's TDSB character trait and Future Aces Creed values.
Interesting Feature
Model Schools for Inner Cities
Topcliff participates in the Model Schools for Inner Cities program. We receive additional funding to support our students' academic, social and physical development. The additional resources are also used to increase community outreach and to support professional development for our teachers. This funding helps us to enrich our learning experience in such ways as: a school-wide Art Day, Science/STEM Day and an annual Hot Turkey Celebration Lunch. Also, we recently created a Makerspace in the library to support STEM learning.
More Information about Topcliff Public School
Student Leadership
Topcliff students are leaders! Junior students are trained to be Peer Mediators who help students solve problems during recess times. All junior students are Learning Buddies to the primary students and model positive attitude and respectful behaviour. We have a student council and an active eco-school's team. Students are responsible, confident, peaceful and caring!
Technology
Topcliff consistently implements interactive technology into classroom programming by using a variety of digital learning tools. Teachers engage students, integrate curriculum and provide differentiated instruction through the creative use of technology.
Special Programs
Topcliff has specialized classes for students with developmental delays and mild intellectual disabilities. We offer French Immersion for Senior Kindergarten and Grade 5. We also offer ELL and Reading Recovery programs in addition to our regular classroom programming. International Heritage Language classes take place on Tuesdays after school.
The Arts
Topcliff provides a rich Arts curriculum. Students have opportunities to participate in instrumental music through violin, keyboarding, steel pans, Orff instruments and African drumming. Visual and dramatic arts are a key component in all classroom programs. Teachers also offer a variety of sports programs.
Additional Features
- Dedicated, Committed Teachers
- Topcliff Learning Community/TLCs
- International Language Program
- Technology Implementation
- French Immersion
- Reading Recovery Programming
- Nutrition Program
- Indigo "Love of Reading" Grant
Student Life - Where You Belong
We believe in the importance of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities at Topcliff. Among our skilled staff are artists, dancers, athletes, coaches and musicians who share their talents generously with their students. Students have many opportunities to participate in a wide range of athletic activities such as flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country running, cricket, soccer, swimming and track and field. We also offer various activities such as piano and violin lessons, tennis, steel pans, Zumba fitness, drama club, African drumming and many more. Topcliff is also a site for the International Heritage Language programs and Park & Recreation's breakfast program and after school programming. We are committed to offering rich learning experiences to our students!
What Sets Us Apart
The Topcliff community is very special. Parents, volunteers and teachers work together to support our students. Our parent and community volunteers support the nutrition program, work in the library, assist in classrooms and even coach teams! We focus on nurturing the whole child.
Parent and Community Engagement
Family participation is encouraged through special events such as our annual family barbeque and concerts. We have a daily morning meal program run by a dedicated group of parent volunteers. Our regular school council meetings provide an opportunity for parents to give their input into important school matters.We provide workshops to meet the needs of our parent community. Topcliff liaises with Surrey Place, Hincks-Dellcrest, Adventure Place, Black Creek Community Health Centre, the Jane-Finch Early Years Centre, CamH, and other community agencies. In collaboration with Oakdale Community Centre, Parks and Recreation programs are provided after school, March Break and during the summer. The ForKicks organization is dedicated to providing extra curricular opportunities for our students all year long.
