The Small School with a Big Heart
Niagara Street Public School is a small school where we value a more personal touch and individual attention for each student. The school sits in the heart of one of the largest urban renewals the city has ever seen. Niagara Street Public School is a community in which all members have the right to expect a safe, caring and respectful learning environment. We come from cultural and economically diverse backgrounds and we value this diversity. A few of our families are learning English. Some of our families speak a different language at home and at school. Many of our families come from Canada. Wherever you come from, Niagara Street is a wonderful place to be! Niagara is the "little school with the big heart".
The School Community
Niagara Street is home to the Garrison Creek Community Daycare and a Parenting and Family Literacy Centre. The Daycare is acknowledged to be one of the best in the city. Students from age 2.5 to 11 years encounter a warm and caring staff and exciting programs. The Parenting Centre is open for parents or caregivers to drop in with their preschoolers for friendship, socializing, information, support and circle time. Children are comfortable coming to school early. Our school collaborates with both of these centres to form a seamless transition for kindergarten students going to and from childcare. It's all in the same building!
We Are Committed to Academic Excellence
At Niagara Street Public School, we are committed to ensuring that each student achieves to the best of their ability. Our standardized test scores are good, although not always reported due to our size. Parents are our partners in the education of their children and ongoing, regular communication is important to this partnership.
We are Committed to Healthy, Active Students
At Niagara Street, students have Physical Education every day delivered by a Phys. Ed. Specialist. There are also opportunites for team sports, intermural and intramural tournments and games, clubs and even our own Olympics. We also have a healthy daily snack program for each student. We believe that healthy, active students learn more easily - and happily.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets us apart is the sense of belonging. Many people comment that the welcoming, warm, engaged feeling everyone gets when they enter the school is almost tangible. All students are known. Teachers and parents collaborate and work together for the benefit of the students. Our ultimate goal is that everyone in the building feels that they are respected, valued and successful. We have discovered that feeling successful is success. This is a great place to learn. Students at Niagara Street are encouraged to try new things and to experience activities that appeal to their interests. Teachers are encouraged to take courses and they share their talents by providing extra curricular activities for the students at lunch and after school. We send students to many athletic events, DAREarts, Folkfest, and special activites to promote success for boys and girls. Students are encouraged to take on responsibilities in the school and to be socially conscious. Niagara Street students are confident, healthy and successful.
Parent and Community Engagement
Our parents are our best partners. The School Council meets 5 to 6 times a year. It is well attended, active and enthusiastic.
-Parents have a fantastic and informative blog
-Parent volunteers support Reading curriculum by giving individual coaching to students
-Parents volunteer for special classroom activities
-Parents plan and run special events at the school (Annual holiday luncheon, Pizza in the Park celebration)
-Parents attend and participate in regional school meetings (Ward meetings)
