Anson Park Public School's Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Anson Park P.S. community is committed to working together to help students achieve their best academically, socially and personally.
Anson Park is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 public school which opened in 1959. It is named after the park located adjacent to the school. Anson Park P.S. serves a stable community. Many of our students' parents attended the school as children. Our school population is approximately 247 students. Although we are a small school, we offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular programs. We value community involvement and our parents are active in supporting school-wide events and organizing activities.
School Focus for this School Year
We continue to work towards improvement in three areas; academic achievement, equity and wellness. We are working on spatial awareness and proportional reasoning and infusing reading strategies while we 'mathematize' Anson Park! We are looking into our own bias and power in order to serve the entire school community to the best of our ability. We continue to work on wellness and this year are providing mindfulness sessions at recess in our Library.
More Information About Anson Park Public School
Life Long Learners
We want every child to be successful and a life long learner. We provide supports for our students in a variety of ways such as Special Education programs, English as a Second Language, Homework Clubs and other classroom supports. We also offer our students learning opportunities through field trips, visiting artists and Scientists in the Schools.
The Arts at Anson Park
We strive to enrich our students' lives through the Arts. Visiting artists and authors work with teachers and students. Students in grades 5 to 8 take part in brass instrument instruction with an itinerant music teacher. The arts are near and dear to us at Anson Park.
Sports at Anson Park
Our students are involved in a variety of sports. In the fall, many students run in several Cross Country meets and everyone participates in the Terry Fox Walk/Run in September. Volleyball, baseball and other sports clubs are offered as extra-curricular activities by our dedicated staff. Many students participate in the annual TDSB Track and Field meet.
ECO School
Anson Park is a Platnium ECO School. We have worked with artists to beautify our grounds inside and outside. We have continued our work on planters around our school. We strive for litterless lunches and we expect all members of our community to care for our school, inside and out. We are very proud of our status as Platinum this year.
Additional Features
- Access to Technology in classrooms
- Wellness School Wide
- Very active school (sports, clubs)
- Morning Munch Breakfast Program
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Students at Anson Park will experience an enriched education through our several co-curricular activities as well as our academic standing. Programs inside and outside the classroom include robotics, dance, dramatic arts, music, visual arts, and visiting artists throughout the year. Additionally, sports teams such as cross country and volleyball and baseball all have a place in student life.
Academically, students have the opportunity to attend book fairs, public library visits, other learning fairs as well as participate in other enrichment opportunities. They celebrate learning with activities such as plays, Drop Everything and Write, author visits, and much more. Finally, teachers participate in various workshops and access technology to reach and teach all students.
WHAT SETS US APART
We are small community school with a dedicated staff. We value relationship building and supporting our students socially, emotionally and academically. We strive to ensure we are meeting the needs of all of our students and specifically identifying and intervening early to support learners with special needs.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
There are many opportunities for parent and community involvement at Anson Park such as:
Use of co-op students from R. H. King Academy and college students who are interested in teaching.
School Council with approximately 10 active parent members, including staff members. Parents can assist with special events, helping in the classroom, volunteering at school events and offering their expertise in the classroom.