Cameron Public School's Mission Statement
Cameron is a safe and caring community based school, committed to teaching the personal value of each individual and enhancing their joy of learning. Cameron Public School is located in the close-knit community west of Yonge Street and south of Burnett Avenue, new for September, 2013.
The school first opened in 1949 and was expanded in 1953, 1954, 1968 and 1986 to include a gymnasium and additional classroom space. A new computer lab was added in 2005. Technology is a key area of focus. We currently have 3 and are continuing to purchase SmartBoards to compliment classroom programming. A new state-of-art rubber floor was installed in our gym during the summer of 2010
School Focus For This Year
- Incorporating literacy instruction into the content areas in the Junior Division to provide more time for direct reading and writing instruction
- Focusing on literacy in the Primary and Junior Division to promote higher order thinking skills and independence
- Implementing current research on the most effective ways to teach; use of anchor charts, differentiated instruction
- Integrating information technology into classroom programming
- Building community in our school
- Develop an understanding of social justice
More Information About Cameron Public School
Our Students
Total number of students: 328
- JK-5
- JK-5
Gender:
- Female 42%
- Male 58%
- Female 42%
- Male 58%
Home Language
- English: 56%
- Other 44%
About Us
The school serves approximately 328students, representing over 20 language groups. 45% of our students speak languages including: Farsi, Russian, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, Hindi, Hebrew and Turkish.
Glen Cameron For Kids Daycare is housed in the building and works in close partnership with the school community. (Tel: 416-225-5788)
Building a Respectful School Climate
Our goal at Cameron is to build a school culture that fosters respect for each other through team builiding and cooperation in sports teams clubs, and monthly sharing assemblies.
Monthly Character Traits
September: Respect
October: Empathy
November: Responsibility
December: Kindness & Caring
January: Teamwork
February: Fairness
March: Honesty
April: Cooperation
May: Integrity
June: Perseverance
September: Respect
October: Empathy
November: Responsibility
December: Kindness & Caring
January: Teamwork
February: Fairness
March: Honesty
April: Cooperation
May: Integrity
June: Perseverance
Additional Features
- Daily Physical Education
- Dedicated Teachers
- Safe and Caring Environment
- Library/Computer Lab
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Students at Cameron have a variety of opportunties to get involved in a variety of sports and clubs. Some of the club and sports we have held during the past few years included:
Sports
- Junior Boys and Girls Basketball
- Junior Boys Soccer
- Junior Girls Volleyball
- Primary and Junior Cross Country
Clubs and Other Activities
- Choir
- Reading Clubs
- Office Helpers
- Student Ambassadors
WHAT SETS US APART
Cameron is very fortunate to have a very active and involved parent community. Our parents volunteer in the classroom, coordinate fundraising events, and also maintain a community skating rink.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Committed community volunteers who assist with classroom programs
- Collaboration with community and social agencies
- Student teachers from a variety of Teacher Training programs
School Council
- Dedicated parent and community volunteers
- A variety of spirit raising and fundraising events including the Annual Spring Fair, Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sales, Staff Appreciation Lunch and Volunteer Tea, Community Pancake Breakfast
- Family Fitness Night for parents and children to become more physically active