Yorkwoods Public School is located in the Jane & Finch Community. Our school opened in 1968 and we celebrated the school's 50th anniversary in 2018. Yorkwoods Public School serves students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Five. French language instruction is offered beginning in Grade Four. Our school enrollment is approximately 390 students. Though the majority of our students are born in Canada, our school is greatly enriched by the diversity of our students and their families, many who have immigrated to Canada from a wide range of countries.
High Expectations and Responsive Teaching
We believe in high expectations for all. One of our key goals is for every student to have leadership opportunities. Our students can apply for a wide variety of school jobs and positions of responsibility. Some of our classes even help to compose the monthly message and place it in the school sign! We run a variety of leadership clubs aimed at building students' confidence and leadership skills. We celebrate student leadership in a variety of ways including photographs of students in action, mentioning student leadership on our social media accounts, making congratulatory announcements and sending good news post cards home.
Interesting Feature
The Recess Project
We are excited to partner with Ryerson University and Brock University for The Recess Project. This is an innovative program which places a college or university student at our school to support students in changing recess culture to be more inclusive and fun. Grade Five students are mentored as junior leaders to model and support play with younger students. All students are supported to develop their social skills as they engage in a variety of play experiences. What a great way to build leadership skills and inclusion at recess!
More Information about Yorkwoods Public School
Arts Program
We have an exciting Arts Program that encourages every student to enjoy and experiment with the visual arts. The halls or our school are enhanced by gorgeous student art throughout the building. An award winning eggshell mosaic created by past students is proudly on display in our front hallway. We have exciting plans to celebrate our 50th anniversary through art!
Special Education Programs
We have 3 Intensive Support Programs (ISP) in our school. They are the Primary and Junior ASD programs and the Primary Behaviour program. . We offer a Reading Recovery program and the Home School / Resource program to meet the needs of those students who require additional support. We also have a Kindergarten Early Language Intervention (KELI) program.
Additional Features
- International Languages Classes
- Sistema Music Progam
- Extra-Curricular Arts Program
- Community Support Worker
- Character Education
- HEROS Hockey Program
Professional and Caring Staff
Yorkwoods Public School takes pride in the staff that work here. They work together to plan and to organize school events. They take into consideration the individual needs of their students and encourage every student to become independent workers and to value their accomplishments.
Additional Features
- The Recess Project
- Arts Program
- Additional Features
- High Expectations!
- Special Education Programs
- Professional and Caring Staff
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students at Yorkwoods have many exciting programs and activities to be involved in:
- enriched field trips
- assemblies and workshops connected to the curriculum
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters After School Program
- HEROs Hockey Program
- Boys and Girls Club Lunch Program
- Homework Club
What Sets Us Apart
When you walk into the main foyer of Yorkwoods Public School, you are immediately greeted by two outstanding murals done by the students. The first one depicts Peace and represents many different cultures working together to achieve this. On the opposite wall is another mural depicting different animals living together in their calm environment. These themes of peace are felt throughout the entire school as students, parents, staff and community support personnel work together for our students.
Parent and Community Engagement
Parent and Community Engagement is Important at Yorkwoods.
- Monthly School Council Meetings to ensure parent voice and representation
- Practice Teaching site for York, Lakehead, Ryerson, OISE/U of T and Seneca College students
- Community agency support for our students and families • Public health nurse working closely with our parents
- Close working relationship with Lisle Memorial Baptist Church • After school program for students at the Salvation Army, Boy's and Girls Club, Parks and Rec.
- Strong parent commitment to all school initiatives
- Assistance from parent volunteers with our Snack Program on a daily basis • Classroom support from parent and community volunteers for students
- Parent participation in student productions, such as Heritage Night and Holiday Happenings
- Co-op placement for neighbouring high school students
- Book fairs
