Brian Public School's Mission Statement
Brian Public School, located on the east side of Brian Drive, is an integral part of the Pleasant View community. The school opened over fifty years ago and today serves over 360 students representing over 31 different language groups. We are proud of our students' effort and encourage them to be their very best, both in the English program and the French Immersion program. We offer a full-day kindergarten, outdoor learning spaces, a library and on-site daycare providers.
Safe and Caring School
We are dedicated to providing and safe, caring and welcoming learning environment where every child feels valued. We also focus on the social, physical, and emotional development of our students Students at Brian PS are supported in their learning and development through the Second Step program, Zones of Regulation, Bullying Prevention lessons, and facilitation of cooperative play. We are learning about the Seven Grandfather teachings and the TDSB character traits and how they contribute to our learning focus and achievement.
More Information About Brian Public School
Strong Literacy & Numeracy Programs
Our students performed well in the 2023 EQAO Assessment (Grade 3). In Math, 65% of students are at level 3 or 4. In Reading & Writing, 75 % of our students are at level 3 or 4. Reading levels are tracked through DRA (K-3 Eng.), Alpha Jeunes (FI) and CASI (Grades 4-6). Special Education teachers work with small groups of students to support learning difficulties.
Physical Education and Sports
We are fortunate to offer physical education classes with a specialist teacher. We are proud of our boys, girls, and co-ed teams who spend many hours of practice to bring home banners seen in our gym.
Proud to be ECO School!
Brian is proud to have received gold recognition as part of ECO Schools. We are continue to work actively with staff, students and parents to reduce garbage through litterless lunches and recycling, plant a native species garden in front of our main entrance and begin a "seed-sitting" partnership in our school community.
Celebrate the Learning!
Students participate in monthly assemblies to celebrate the joy of learning and recognize positive behaviour. Classroom presentations may focus on the Indigenous learning lens, Character Traits, and academic success. There are also musical or dramatic presentations prepared by students.
Additional Features
- Ukulele Club
- Coding Club
- Scientists in the School
- WinterFest!
- Book Fairs
- Lunchtime programs
- School excursions
- Extra-curricular sports
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
At Brian, students have the opportunity to be the best they can be each and every day and succeed academically, in sport, or in the arts. They are encouraged to become leaders through various activities such as student council, or participate in the many clubs and activities offered during the school year.
WHAT SETS US APART
Brian Public School students continue to perform both above TDSB and Ministry of Education standards in our grade 3 and 6 EQAO results. We are proud of our hard working staff and students who have created a safe, welcoming and caring school where diversity is respected and valued. Our school code of conduct and the TDSB character traits are now embedded in every aspect of daily life here at École Brian Public School.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Brian has a very active School Council where community members run a variety of school and fundraising activities and work in partnership with the school. Our parent volunteers assist in school activities: library, play day, fundraising, classroom presentations and other special events such as Pizza Lunches
We host after-school Pleasant View Community Recreation Programs and two community run childcares: Brian Petits Amis, and YMCA First Base Program. We partner with several universities such as OISE, Lakehead and Ryerson to support student teachers from many Faculties of Education. Co-op students from neighbourhood high schools assist teachers in supporting our students. International Greek and Mandarin languages programs are offered through Continuing Education after school on a weekly basis.