Lillian Public School's Mission Statement
Lillian Public School is located in the north end of Willowdale on Lillian Street. The school first opened its doors in 1949. While the community has changed since then, the strong commitment to student success and community spirit remains the same. At Lillian PS, our dedicated staff believe that all students can learn. Each student has strengths to share and with effective assessment tools, differentiated instruction and support, we continue to develop programs to assist all of our learners. We strive to provide programs and supports to allow each student the opportunity to grow and improve so that they can reach their full potential.
School and Community Linkages
Our Lillian PS School Council is a partner in our children's success. The School Council actively supports the students and staff in the classroom, as well as on field trips, pizza/sub lunch days, and at many other special events.
Kaleidoscope Day-Care Centre now operates a kindergarten and school-age before and after school program within the school. They continue to provide support for parents who require childcare independent from the school.
More Information About Lillian Public School
Student Achievement
Our caring staff is committed to ongoing professional development that supports student achievement and learning.
Our Vision For Learning focuses on Student Achievement, Well-Being and Equity. Professional development for staff is focused on improving student assessment, program delivery and student achievement.
Regular Instructional Programs
Lillian PS has an array of programs during the school day based on the Ministry curriculum.
- Language including Reading, Writing, Oral Skills and Media Literacy, ESL/ELL for newcomers; French as a Second Language (Grade 4 and 5); Mathematics; Science and Technology; Music; Visual Arts; Drama and Dance; Social Studies; Physical Education, including Health
Special Education Programs
Lillian PS provides...
- a Home School and Resource Program to support the Special Education needs of our students from Grades 1 to 5
- a Diagnostic Kindergarten which addresses the special needs of our youngest students
ARTS Program
Lillian PS has an extensive Arts program from JK through Grade 5. Our class teachers, as well as our music teachers lead our students through vocal music, instrumental (ORFF and recorder), visual arts, drama and more during weekly classes.
The wonderful work of our students and teachers is showcased on the walls and at assemblies and concerts throughout the year.
Additional Features
- Inclusive environment & curriculum
- PLATINUM Eco-School
- Use of Technology
- Full Day Learning for Kindergarten
- Extra-curricular programs
- Outstanding ARTS programs
- Visiting artists and performers
- Dedicated staff and community
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Lillian Public School is a wonderful place to learn and grow. Visitors, staff, students and community members enter our school with a smile and bask in our positive energy.
Our students are involved in programs that allow them to engage in learning in different ways - with a staff that is constantly looking for ways to make learning exciting! Whether it is field trips to museums, conservation areas, art galleries or the zoo, at Lillian PS, we bring learning to our classrooms and beyond.
Student leadership is shown through our ECO-KIDS and Ambassadors programs, helping to make our school, community and world a better place. Our entire student body makes Lillian PS an ecological and global community of learners.
Caring for one another, showing respect and responsibility for our learning and living is a foundation of Lillian PS. We share a global prospective with our diverse staff and students, respecting different ideas, cultures and beliefs.
Activities throughout our school and beyond, including Elective Days, Pizza and Sub Lunch Days, special assemblies and celebrations, all make Lillian PS an amazing place to learn.
WHAT SETS US APART
Lillian PS is a certified PLATINUM Eco-School. As a community and school, our Eco-Team, including our dedicated ECO-KIDS have developed our planning for the future. We care about our environment and our planet - and we are showing it.
What are we doing...
- Eco-Team, including principal, teachers, support staff and parents
- ECO-KIDS - supported by our teacher leaders, educate and assist with initiatives in the school
- BOOMERANG LUNCHES - we are sending our refuse back home
- WASTE-FREE LUNCHES - we encourage students to have no garbage at the end of their snack or lunch with the use of reusable containers and water bottles
- RECYLING - we encourage students to reduce their recycling by using reusable containers. Recycling bins and containers are available for school use.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Collaboration with community colleges, universities & social agencies including OISE/Toronto & York Universities, Toronto Public Health, Adventure Place and Surrey Place.
Use of community resources including Toronto Police Services programs, Children's Aid and CCAS - Kaleidoscope Daycare - Cooperative Education Students & Student Teachers - Use of community resources: library, parks, museums, businesses, - International Languages Elementary Program
Active School Council - Volunteers in the resource centre and classrooms - Booster Reading volunteers - Scientists in the Schools volunteers - School and parent communications through Web Site