Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School's Mission Statement
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior P. S. is a triple track school, providing academic excellence in the regular program as well as extended French and French immersion programs. We are committed to promoting academic excellence for the adolescent learner and fostering socially responsible citizens in a safe and caring environment. Our exceptional staff strive to offer a wide variety of rich learning experiences that reaches a diverse student population.
To ensure that students receive a balanced education, we have a wide variety of co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities.
Character Ed/Indigenous Grandfather Teachings
Character Education continues to be a focus for our school. We have combined this with the Indigenous Grandfather Teachings. Monthly Character Ed/Grandfather Teachings Assemblies are held to recognize and honour students who demonstrate these character traits. Our teachers also implicitly teach these in their daily lessons.
More Information About Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School
Code of Behavour and Uniforms
The staff, students and Parent Council have collaboratively developed MacMillan's Code of Behaviour. We decided, as a staff, to end the tradition of school uniforms.
Co-curricular Activities
At MacMillan, a wide range of co-curricular activities are provided for the students. We offer over 40 different co-curricular clubs, teams, and student organizations to enrich student learning and to encourage students to get involved in school life.
Guidance and Counselling Services
Our Guidance Counsellor and programs provide students with clear 'pathways' options. Through monthly assemblies, individualized counselling, Career Fairs, and the integration of the Essential Skills into the curriculum, students become well informed.
Our comprehensive Guidance Programs ensure that students understand themselves, and their relationships with others, as they identify educational options, goals and career alternatives. More information about our Guidance program will be available in September.
A Little More About Our School
Sir Ernest MacMillan Senior Public School opened in September 1978. The school received its name from one of the most influential Canadian musicians, Ernest Alexander Campbell MacMillan. Sir Ernest MacMillan was a renowned Canadian composer and conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Choir.
Continuing with the traditions of our school, we provide outstanding Music programs for our students, as well as a rigorous athletics program.
We also provide a robust STEM focused program in both Grade 7 and 8, with a large focus on Math and Science.
Additional Features
- A Rich Music Program & Productions
- Daily After School Homework Club
- Specialized Subject Teachers
- Reg, Ext, and Imm. French Programs
- Champion Sports Teams
- Over 40 Co-curricular Activities
- Character Education Events
- Innovative Technology
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Our Students Say:
"Student life at MacMillan is active and challenging. There are many co-curricular activities to get involved in - Junior and Senior Band, School Choir, Chess Club, Math Club, Homework Club, ESP, Boys to Men, a variety of sports teams and a whole lot more! These activities allow students to cooperate with each other and reach common goals. We also have many whole school special events days like Harmony Day, Multicultural Day, Winter Activity Day, Career Day and school dances, which make going to school fun."
"The teachers are great and make learning fun and interesting while setting high standards for students. At MacMillan you will take a variety of classes and subjects like Art, Family Studies, Drama, French and Physical Education, all of which are taught by specialized teachers."
"MacMillan is one of the best schools out there because of strong sports teams and high academic standards."
"At MacMillan we have a diverse student and teacher population and everyone is treated equally and fairly."
WHAT SETS US APART
Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr. P. S. is a vibrant and diverse school. Aside from the rich academic programs, we offer Early and Late Extended French as well as French Immersion programs. MacMillan has high academic standards for all students and we encourage to them to reach their personal potential through the 4A's (Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Attitude) co-curricular options.
We have a Caring Adult Program in place where we track, monitor and support our at-risk students who are achieving below provincial standards. MacMillan also offers individualized Home School and Special Education programs, including access to a state-of-the-art Language Lab. As well, we offer daily homework assistance (Homework Club) after school in the library from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Monday to Thursday for all students. They have access to the computer lab, the library, and to teachers during this self-directed learning time.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
If we are to successfully meet the challenges of the next decade, the parents, students, staff and community must work together.
The MacMillan School Council meets regularly to review school plans and to collaborate on future initiatives. Currently, our Council members are actively involved in the planning and implementation of our fundraising initiatives. Whether you become a member of our School Council or not, all parents are encouraged to get involved in the life of our school.
The MacMillan School Council meets regularly to review school plans and to collaborate on future initiatives. Currently, our Council members are actively involved in the planning and implementation of our fundraising initiatives. Whether you become a member of our School Council or not, all parents are encouraged to get involved in the life of our school.