Weston Memorial Junior Public School has been proudly serving families in the town of Weston since 1919. Named in honour of students from the old Weston Public School who gave their lives during World War I, the school combines the charm of yesterday with today's state of the art technology and Internet access in each classroom. Our students, parents, teachers and support staff, are united in their commitment to maintain our high standards. We strive for a balanced program of academics, physical activity and the arts. We look forward to celebrating 100 Years in 2019-2020!
Continuous School Improvement
We have developed our School Improvement Plans based on 3 FOCI: Achievement (Math), Equity and Well-Being. Weston Memorial students have traditionally done well on system and provincial testing because of the partnership that exists between supportive parents and dedicated staff members. Our successful teaching strategies have the support of parents who understand the importance of encouraging and working with their children at home.
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Our Mission
To enable all of our students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society.
We Value
1) each and every student;
2) a partnership of students, school, family and community;
3) the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community;
4) the commitment and skills of our staff;
5) equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility; and
6) a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, positive and respectful.
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Literacy
Strong emphasis is placed on teaching our students to be critical thinkers by listening and speaking, reading and writing, viewing and representing. Our students are learning a variety of reading and writing strategies, including activating prior knowledge, previewing text features, and ways to apply what they learn to make meaning of the text.
Numeracy
Strong emphasis is placed on thinking critically by developing mathematical understanding, learning important facts, strategies and procedures, developing the ability to apply, justifying and communicate their thinking and ideas clearly. We are creating a climate that helps all students develop their confidence to solve math problems using the necessary tools.
Equity
We continue to ensure there is consistent, formal, and planned communication between home and school to ensure students' needs are met and students are well-prepared for transitions between grade panels and schools. With a focus on student voice and conditions for learning, we are helping our students to develop confidence in their abilities and advocate for their needs.
Well-Being
At Weston Memorial, all students, parents and staff work together to build an inclusive learning environment that is safe, respectful, orderly and purposeful. We hold monthly Character Education assemblies to celebrate the hard work of our students. Families are invited to join us! Students are being taught how to self-regulate and advocate for their needs.
Additional Features
- Historical building
- Spacious playgrounds
- The library is the hub of school
- "Silver" ECO School
- Dedicated and experienced staff
- Caring and safe environment
- Very involved School Council
- Technology in all classes
Student Life - Where You Belong
The staff at Weston Memorial offer a variety of extra-curricular activities to broaden the learning environment for our students and immerse them in rich experiences. Activities and clubs vary from year to year, depending on the interests of the staff and students. This year at Weston Memorial, to date, our staff members have planned the following activities: Announcement Aces, Cross-Country School Team, Junior Flag Football Intramural, Junior Violin Program, Junior PALS Program (Playground, Activity Leaders), Kindergarten Helpers, Track & Field School Team, Spirit Month, Arts and Crafts Club, and so much more!
What Sets Us Apart
Weston Memorial JPS has always been a strong supporter of early learning and engaging all of our learners to ensure there is a culture of inquiry and play-based learning in our classrooms in a variety of intentional ways. We have a very active and supportive School Advisory Council and parent community. Our home and school partnership is very strong and important to us! We created a long-range, ECO Schools plan to build on our outdoor classroom, enhance our outdoor play areas for all students, focus on litterless lunches, recycling and composting, and working together to be mindful and respectful of our planet Earth! We recently had twelve native trees planted in our junior yard and some planted in our primary (west) yard. Thanks to a Live Green Toronto Community Grant and TDSB funding, we were able to revitalize our yard and outdoor classroom space!
Parent and Community Engagement
The staff and students of Weston Memorial are truly fortunate to be supported by:
1. A very active and supportive School Advisory Council (SAC): Our SAC organizes a variety of community events such as the Welcome Back BBQ, the Dance-A-Thon, Family Skate Night, Family Movie Nights and our Annual June Fair!
2. Many Business and Community Partnerships: Some of our partners include: The Learning Enrichment Foundation Before and After School Program, Weston Public Library, Toronto Public Health , Toronto Police Services (Community Officer), Weston Area Emergency Support (WAES), and Yorktown C.S.
