Port Royal, a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, opened in 1992. The school is named after Samuel de Champlain's Port Royal Habitation (1605), the first permanent settlement in Canada. Today, Port Royal is a Parks Canada National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Our wonderful students are very proud of their school, that they will tell you, is the best school in Toronto! We serve a supportive community that has high expectations for educational success and achievement. 

School Focus

For This School Year We will continue to implement literacy and numeracy initiatives (e.g. Interactive Whiteboard Math Project). We will build on our Character Education activities and make connections to Social Justice (e.g. local fundraising for various organization and continuing to work with Free the Children and "Me to We" initiatives). Our ESL students will continue to be assisted in their acquisition of the English language. We are an ECO school working towards platinum standing and we are a member of Schools On The Move. 

Interesting Feature

Building a Respectful School Climate

Port Royal P.S. encourages respect for self, respect for others, and respect for the environment. Our mission is to create a collaborative and respectful school culture with a focused vision that supports the sharing of knowledge, professional growth and ongoing learning so that our students are enabled to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and responsible members of a democratic society.

More Information about Port Royal Public School

Literacy

Our goal is to have the vast majority of students achieving at the Provincial standard of Level 3. We will focus our efforts to help move students to achieve at a higher level. Some of the strategies and actions we will use are: higher-order thinking skills (e.g. reasoning, analyzing, drawing conclusions); asking better questions; and giving descriptive feedback. 

Numeracy

Our goal is that most students will be able to demonstrate their thinking in open response while problem solving at level 3. Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will participate in problem solving activities and learn to use manipulatives. 

Pathways

Our goal is to improve our reading scores such that the vast majority of students are achieving at or above the provincial standard of level 3. Some of the strategies and actions we will use are: early identification, implementing a comprehensive literacy program, differentiated instruction, reading clubs and after school mentoring.

Community Culture and Caring

Student safety is our priority. We have implemented Safety Patrollers in partnership with Toronto Police. We also support our community through the Settlement Worker food drives, fundraising and the Newcomer's Club. 

Student Life - Where You Belong

Students at Port Royal are provided with a range of co-curricular activities which can enhance and reinforce the regular program and curriculum. Participating in these types of activities allows students to further develop social skills, learn new skills, discover hidden talents and can enhance their leadership potential. Some of the Co-curricular's that are offered at Port Royal are: 

Athletics

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Intramural's

Clubs

• Chess
• Eco-schools
• Me to We
• Student Council

The Arts

• African Drumming
• Art Club
• Band
• Choir
• Dance Groups 

What Sets Us Apart

Here at Port Royal we teach and celebrate the many strengths of all of our students. We have a strong curriculum and excellent teachers to teach it. We have a number of championship banners that hang in the gym that attest to our athletic ability. Our artistic creativity is shown by the artwork in the classrooms and the halls as well as in our many musical and dance performances. We are so proud of all of the many talents of our students and staff!

Parent and Community Engagement

Parent Involvement

• School Council with over 15 active members
• Assistance by parent volunteers in classrooms, library, excursions & special events
• Volunteers who organize a variety of fundraising and special school/community events

Community Links

• Junior Achievement program in the junior and intermediate grades
• Engagement of local businesses for special events and benefit from regular donations
• Sizeable contributions to charitable organizations made by the school
• Practicum Site for teacher candidates from many different Faculty's of Education
• Co-op site for students from local high schools, community colleges and universities
• Scientists in the School visit every grade
• Transition Years initiatives, that provides guidance in making appropriate choices for high school
• Invite motivational speakers who will share their experiences

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They are community-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety of opportunities 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 financial stability.