Windfields Middle School's Mission Statement
Windfields Junior High School has an excellent reputation for both academic and co-curricular achievement. Our mission is to create lifelong learners who will be prepared for the 21st Century through academic, exploratory and technological opportunities and to offer programs that encourage students to strive for excellence. Evidence of our success is indicated by the number of students on our Honour Roll, participation on school teams and activities, and the many trophies indicating success in all areas of school life. These accomplishments are due to the dedication of students, the professionalism of staff, and the immense support of our parents. Windfields has a positive energy which fosters success and goodwill!
IB Program
Windfields Junior High School is fully authorized to teach levels 2, 3 and 4 of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and all students participate in this program. It encourages international awareness, and emphasizes skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to participate actively and responsibly in an increasingly global society. The IB MYP five Areas of Interaction provide a central focus to help students and teachers develop and understand connections between their subject areas and the real world. Students also participate in five enriching special activity days during the year, based on the Areas of Interaction.
More Information About Windfields Middle School
Things that Mean a Lot to Us
- Holiday Food Drive • Windfields Cares • Terry Fox Run • Safe School Assemblies • Athletic Council • Holiday Assembly • Environment Day • WIB Student Council • Remembrance Day • Honour Roll • Candy Grams • Certified Eco-School • Grade 9 Graduation • Book Fair • Magazine Fundraiser • Random Act of Kindness Awards.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Sports Teams: Cross Country • Basketball • Flag Football • Slo-pitch • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball • Soccer.
- Music: Chamber Strings • Woodwind Ensemble • Stage Band • Symphony.
- Amazing Trips: Health & Social Day (bowling, Science Center, skating) • Art Gallery of Ontario • Quebec trip • Ski & snowboard trip • Toronto Maple Leafs practice • Forest Valley Outdoor Education Centre • Auberge du Pommier luncheon • We-Day • Toronto Symphony rehearsal.
Ways We Learn
- Certification Day (topics include fashion design, CSI, survival skills, cooking, Hip Hop, boating, babysitting, ice cream making, CPR, improv, soccer refereeing & anime) • Spelling Bee • Canadian Geography Challenge • Concours d’art oratoire • Windfields Communicator Newspaper • Math contests (Gauss, Atlantic Pacific, Pascal, American Scholastic) • two computer labs.
- Interesting Clubs & Teams: Diplomacy Club • Art Club • Scrabble Team • Drama Club • Robotics • Yearbook • Book Club • Craft Club • French Club • Enviro Team • Running Club • Tech Crew • Video Announcement Team • Morning Music DJ’s • Ping Pong Club.
Fun Activities!!
- Much Music Video Dances • Fun Friday contests (sing-your-heart-out, jello eating & guitar hero) •
Grade 7 Activity Day • so-u-think-u-can-dance • Talent Show • Student-staff softball/volleyball
games • Spirit Week (celebrity, crazy hair, PJ & backward days) • Halloween Costume Contest.
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
WHAT SETS US APART
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Windfields is proud of its active School Council, which meets regularly to discuss issues about school improvement and to assist the principal in developing action plans.
- Many parents also enjoy volunteering their time, especially as drivers and coaches for our sports teams.