Cedar Drive Junior Public School officially opened in 1970 and received its name from the many cedar trees that once populated the area. Since 1970, we continued to experience growth, resulting in a diverse population where our learning community learns, shares and celebrates with one another.Cedar Drive takes pride in our sense of belonging amongst our students, staff and families through our vision of shared ownership of educational excellence. Our staff is committed to providing opportunities and high quality instruction to support and empower our students to set them up for lifelong success. We strive to be the centre of our community, forging solid relationships and partnerships that contribute to a culture of learning.
Model Schools For Inner Cities
Our goals as a TDSB MSIC School:
*EQUITY: Closing the opportunity gap to support equitable outcomes for all
*COMMUNITY: to be the heart of the community and pillar of the neighbourhood through equitable opportunities and resources
*INCLUSIVENESS: an inclusive culture that respects and reflects all aspects of the school, its community, students and staff
*EXPECTATIONS: achievement enhances self-esteem, which in turns fuels achievement and every child is expected to progress to the highest level of which they are capable, regardless of economic or cultural background
Roots to Grow, Wings to Soar
Cedar Drive students come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds which contributes to our unique and diverse learning environment. Roots to Grow, Wings to Soar continues to personify our motto and tradition at Cedar Drive. The roots to grow from a solid foundation of experiences and learning focussed on student achievement, well-being and equity.
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Literacy Initiatives
Reading provides the foundation for all education. Cedar Drive is committed to literacy growth for all students.We continue to provide balanced literacy, school wide assessment, classroom libraries, programs and culturally relevant texts and resources. We engage students in cross-curricular learning and embed technology to promote deeper learning and understanding.
Numeracy Initiatives
Numeracy is a tool used in everyday life. Cedar Drive is committed to developing mathematical literate students with a positive attitude toward math. Students are taught to understand, remember and apply mathematical concepts and to be deep and flexible thinkers.
A Community of Learners
Cedar Drive works closely with parents and community partners to support the physical, social and emotional needs of our students. Character Education, hearing and vision screening, nutrition programs, kindergarten readiness, student recognition, co-curriculars and excursions all address the needs of the whole child developing well-rounded, competent students.
Global Compentencies
Throughout all areas of the curriculum, we are beginning to explore, Global Competencies and their interconnectedness to our rapidly changing world. Through collaborative, inquiry-based projects, and embedded technology, students deepen their learning through questioning and critical-thinking, and strengthen their digitally fluency.
Additional Features
● Parent and Family Literacy Center
● Character Education Assemblies
● Extra-Curricular Activities
● "Kids Have Stress Too" TPH Program
● Daily Nutrition Program
● International Languages
● Ready Set Go Kindergarten Program
● TDSB Newcomer Program
Student Life - Where You Belong
Activities are offered to students at every grade level: Choir, Sports Teams (Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Touch Football, Bordenball, Softball, Soccer, Track & Field), Kilometre Club, Houseleague, Reading Clubs, Folkdance, Orff, Band, Strings, Drumming, Quilting, Games, and Floor Hockey. Students also have opportunities to serve as leaders: Cedar Leaders, Houseleague referees, Library helpers, Cedar Ambassadors, Reading Buddies, Recess readers and Kindergarten Helpers. Students in every class are highlighted every month based on the character trait for that month. Recognition assemblies occur by term to applaud the efforts of students that contribute in a positive way to our school.
What Sets Us Apart
Cedar Drive is equipped with three gymnasiums, two state of the art computer labs, a grand library and a sound proof music room to assist with our programming. Cedar Drive is #1...just ask anyone who attends this school! The school culture and sense of community make us special. "We're All in this Together" is our theme song and expresses best how our school works as a team to achieve our goals. Our staff and students look forward to coming to Cedar Drive every day.
Parent and Community Engagement
We value parent and community partnerships on our School Council, as volunteers in the classroom, nutrition program, library, school trips, special lunches, and as support for fundraising. Community support agencies are active in our school: Public Library, Public Health, Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Center, Parks & Recreation, Faculty of Education, Nursing Programs, 43 Division Police, Settlement Workers, Ontario Early Years, Action for Neighbourhood Change, Tim Horton Children's Foundation, and our local Daycare Centers. Cedar Drive houses a number of programs for our community members including Adult ESL and conversation classes, International Languages, Nutrition Programs, Parent and Family Literacy Center, Parent Workshops, Ready, Set, Go, Summer/March Break programs and Family Celebration Nights (including caregivers and translators for many of these programs).
