Melody Village Junior School's Mission Statement
Ecole Melody Village is located in the diverse and multicultural community of Rexdale in northwest Toronto. We brand ourselves as THE BEST IN THE WEST school currently serving approximately 200 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. We are a fully French Immersion Center--the only one of its kind in the northwest part of the board. We have a beautiful library with a vaulted ceiling and gazebo, a courtyard as well as outdoor classrooms. Our school also houses Silverstone Learning Centre and Kerry's Place. Come grow with us!
Our Mission Statement: Melody Village Junior School, a safe and welcoming multicultural learning environment, nurtures and equips our children with a sound foundation on which to build their futures in an ever-changing community. We will support, encourage and empower all our learners to develop a healthy identity, to confidently refine their potential as responsible, self-disciplined, lifelong achievers and to become our next trailblazers.
Student Leadership
We will continue to focus on increasing our sense of joy, belonging and engagement by amplifying student voice and developing leadership skills. Our Junior and Intermediate students have opportunities to lead on sports teams, leading assemblies, announcements and special events, serving as active members of our Safe and Caring Schools Committee and our School Council and planning special events for the school.
More Information About Melody Village Junior School
Co-Curricular Activities
At Ecole Melody Village, we foster a sense of community and belonging by providing many co-curricular activities for our students. These include sports team, intramurals, Chess Club, Oware Club, Black Brilliance Conference and History and Heritage Month Celebrations, Creative Connections and many more.
Family and Community Partnerships
Families and Caregivers are essential partners and we work together to create an environment where our students can grow and thrive. Families are invited to participate in community events throughout the year, including Parent-Teacher Nights, Craft Night, Winter and Spring Concerts, Fun Fair, High School Transition Evening and many more!
Events for Families
This year, we are planning on inviting families to the school to participate in our Meet the Teacher Night, Holiday Craft Night, Family Literacy Day, Family Math Night, EQAO Info Night, Education Week Open House, Community Barbeque and to so much more.
Outdoor Learning and the Environment
We are a Silver Eco School! Our staff members and students work together to educate our school community about the impact of our actions on the environment. We are working on greening the courtyard, the school yard at large as well as composting and recycling.
Additional Features
- Itinerant Music Program
- Character Education
- Heritage and History Months
- Indigenous Education/Perspectives
- Mental Health/Wellness Focus
- Sports and Intramurals
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
At Melody Village Junior School, students are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities, including:
-daily morning mindful practises
- Field Trips to places like the Royal Ontario Museum, Albion Library and Toronto District School Board Outdoor Education facilities (day and residential trips);
- Athletic teams like Cross Country and Track and Field;
-Chanie Wenjack Walk
- Terry Fox Walk and
- Intramurals (i.e. floor hockey).
WHAT SETS US APART
The staff at Melody Village Junior School is committed to ensuring that all of our students are successful academically, as well as socially, emotionally and mentally. We try to determine how each student learns best and then we work on using strategies that will best support the learning. We also like to make sure that families and other community members are part of the learning plan for our students. In addition, we do our best to involve and meet the needs of our various communities through a plethora of community partnerships such as Canadian Parents for French.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community volunteers, including parents, high school co-op students, teacher candidates from various faculties of education and students from other community college and university programs, are actively sought to work with our learners. We work closely with the staff of the Silverstone Learning Centre to support our students and to provide smooth transitions to and from school. Our School Council members meet regularly to hear about and discuss issues that affect the Melody Village community. Information sessions for parents include Public Health programs, Equity & Anti-Oppression, preparing students for E.Q.A.O. and other topics of interest chosen by the School Council. Opportunities to attend special events are also offered to families when possible.