Morse Street Junior Public School

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Where we are...

Morse Street PS is located on Carlaw Avenue just south of Queen Street in one of the city's vibrant and dynamic communities. It is now in a new building built in 1971, but the school itself celebrated 125 years in 1999.
Morse has a school population of over 400 students Grades K-6 English and French Immersion. Morse is a large, open concept school on three floors, all wheelchair accessible. Facilities include a large library and a full gymnasium. Woodgreen Childcare operates from our building.

Morse Street Junior Public School's Mission Statement

At Morse Street Public School, we strive to be reflective practitioners and learners, as we coach/guide and support our students to discover their strengths and to effectively advocate for their needs and those of others, in order to become successful global citizens, who think critically, respect diversity, care for the environment and their own well-being, and are resilient to change.

The diversity within our walls gives us the strength to build an inclusive, vibrant school community that encourages active participation in all aspects of school life.

Childcare and a TDSB Parenting and Literacy Centre

Woodgreen Child Care has a school age program with before and after school care, as well as a Kindergarten and pre-school program.
The TDSB Parenting and Literacy Centre welcomes parents with pre-schoolers to drop in Monday to Thursday from 8:45-12:45

More Information About Morse Street Junior Public School

We focus on each and every child

Data: Teachers know exactly what each student can do right now.

Descriptive feedback: Teachers ensure each student knows specifically what the one or two things are that he or she can do right now to improve.

Timely interventions: As soon as a teacher sees a child struggling, the teacher does something to address that right away (extra attention, extra help).

Our Library

Morse St. has a large sun-filled library. There are inviting spaces for students to gather to listen to books, spaces at tables to work with friends, and a computer lab where students Gr. K-6 learn the information technology skills they will need as learners in the 21st century. There is a section for parents of parenting books.

Additional Features

Library computer lab
Open concept bright classrooms
ESL and Special Education support
Student - created garden

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Morse students are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school.

Sports: Students who participate in Running Club can go on to the TDSB Cross-Country Meets in the Fall. In the spring Morse has a school Track and Field day and some students move on the TDSB meets. Students in Gr.4-6 can try out for Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, and Soccer.

Music: Junior students can participate in the Morse choir that performs at school events. All students perform at Winter and Spring concerts.

Environmental Awareness: Our Eco-Club is open to students of all ages. They help maintain our garden and help run school eco-initiatives.

WHAT SETS US APART

We are a community and our Parent Council plays a huge role in making Morse a special place. Special events and experiences enrich learning. These include visits by Scientists in the Schools, Ontario Arts Council, and plays and artists presented by Prologue to the Performing Arts. Classes have support to go on field trips - experiences that make learning real. At Halloween, parents turn out to watch as the whole school parades around the grounds. In December, each class is invited to the gym for a special Winter WonderSnack. At the Multi-Cultural Dinner each family brings a 'favourite' dish and parents, students, and staff sit down together for a community meal. Movie Night is a whole family event, as is the February Family Dance. The spring Garden Party has families contributing plants, buying plants, and spending the afternoon together . In June the Fun Fair is a tradition with games, BBQ, and a Silent Auction.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The active Morse Parent Council meets every six weeks in the Library. Childcare (and food!) is available and all parents are welcome.

Parent and community volunteers support our school in many ways: in the classrooms, the library, with Scientists in the Schools, on field trips, greening, and with fundraising projects and community events.

We work with our extended community in many ways. We work closely with Woodgreen childcare and with the Red Door shelter. We have student teachers and co-op students from nearby universities, colleges and high schools. We participate in community events such as the Earth Day Community Clean-up.