Tom Longboat Junior Public School is located in the Malvern community, north west of the Malvern Town Centre. The school opened in 1978 and is named after Tom Longboat, one of Canada's Onondaga Aboriginals, who became a world-class long distance runner in the early 1900's. Tom Longboat is a multi-ethnic school that draws its strength from over 320 students who share their diverse backgrounds. The Longboat community reflects the values and beliefs that strengthen and enrich Canadian society. At Tom Longboat, we value strong community partnerships and recognize the importance of working together in a caring environment to ensure that all students develop the skills necessary to become responsible citizens.

School Focus

At Tom Longboat Jr. P.S. our main goal is to foster skills in students that will promote critical thinking and student success. Some strategies used to achieve this goal are:

• promote a balanced literacy program across all grades
• provide additional academic support to at-risk students through a variety of special education programs
• connect information technology to all areas of the curriculum
• continue to provide relevant on-going professional development opportunities to staff
• teach social justice and issues of equity through the curriculum
• foster a culture of high expectations for all students.

Interesting Feature

Special Interest Clubs/Teams Tom Longboat Jr. P.S. offers many clubs and teams of interest to our students:

• Basketball
• Book Battle Club
• Composting Crew
• Cross Country
• Running
• Folk Dancing
• Happiness Club
• KFC (Kids For Change) Club
• Nutrition Club
• Recycling Crew
• Safety Patrollers
• Silver Birch Book Club
• Snack Program
• Student Announcers
• Student Office Helpers
• Technology Crew
• Track & Field 

More Information about Tom Longboat Junior Public School

Student Achievement

The purpose of education is to improve student academic achievement. In attaining this goal, we have focused on the three-part math problem solving approach, student created success criteria/learning goals and provide descriptive feedback to students on a regular basis. The success of all students is and will always be the priority at Tom Longboat. 

The Arts

At Tom Longboat we firmly believe that Arts education facilitates academic growth. We are very dedicated in providing a variety of musical opportunities to all students. Visual Art, Drama and Dance activities also provide students with hands-on opportunities to express themselves. At Tom Longboat, we feel that a creative student is a successful student. 

Athletics

Students at Tom Longboat benefit from daily physical activity and are provided with dedicated blocks of Physical Education and Health. There are many opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular sports. The Daily Physical Activity initiative ensures that all students have the opportunity to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Tom Longboat Legacy

Students at Tom Longboat have the opportunity to contribute their thoughts and ideas in creating a new school logo. Recognizing that the current logo is outdated and may be considered offensive to some First Nations people, students have embraced the need to establish a logo that respectfully represents the spirit of the Canadian hero which the school was named after.

Additional Features

• 21st Century Technology Skills
• Regular PD opportunities for staff
• Many extra-curricular opportunities
• Facilities and grounds renewal

Student Life - Where You Belong

At Tom Longboat, we recognize that there are many different kinds of learners. By providing a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for students to participate in, we are allowing students to demonstrate a particular skill while gaining valuable life experience. The broad range of activities represented is a testament to the expertise and commitment of the teaching staff. Students are also given many chances to display their talents in front of others. Whether on the court, field, an assembly or through a formal performance, students are provided with the opportunities to demonstrate their success outside of the classroom. 

What Sets Us Apart

Tom Longboat Jr. P.S. is a school where students feel safe and nurtured. The school environment is a positive one where student safety is paramount. The staff has established a welcoming environment where everyone who enters the building is treated with respect. We are respectful of the diverse backgrounds and differences of our community and promote inclusivity at all times. The staff strives to be a community of learners who are constantly growing and learning from the most current research and each other, in order to provide the best quality education possible. Tom Longboat is indeed a school where we feel it is also our obligation to empower the community, not just the students. It is imperative that we foster the love of learning and provide our students many opportunities for success in all areas of the academic and non-academic program. In addition, by implementing inclusive and intentional teaching practices, learning is purposeful and relevant to all students.

Parent and Community Engagement

We will continue to make every effort possible to increase parent engagement at Tom Longboat Jr. P.S. We are fortunate enough to have a growing Parent Council who meet regularly and provide their input. Members of the Longboat staff represent the many cultures and languages of our students and community. Translators are available upon request and are present at major school information sessions. The voice of every parent and student is important and valued.

Below are some of the community partners who assist our parents and students on a regular basis:

- Malvern Public Library

- Malvern Family Resource Centre

- Snack Program (Toronto Foundation for Student Success)

- Malvern Town Centre

- Co-op and Education Faculty students.