Pauline Junior Public School's Mission Statement
At Pauline Jr - we are safe, kind and respectful. Pauline Junior Public School is a community school located near the corner of Bloor and Dufferin.
Pauline Junior Public School offers a comprehensive program for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Our talented and dedicated staff strive to meet the academic, emotional, physical and social needs of our students. We work hard to ensure that there is a climate of respect, that diversity is honoured and that children are encouraged to be curious, creative and responsible.
Full-Day Kindergarten at Pauline PS
Full-day kindergarten was introduced at Pauline Junior PS in September 2011. Registration starts in February of each year. Beginning full-day kindergarten is an exciting new step - for you and for your child. You can find more information about full-day kindergarten at ontario.ca/kindergarten. You can start to register online today. Please look at the TDSB main site for details.
Technology at Pauline
Our computer lab allows students to learn responsible use of the internet and expand their knowledge and skills. We also use Chromebooks to extend student learning.
More Information About Pauline Junior Public School
Ontario Early Years Centre
This program offers a place where parents, caregivers and grandparents with children aged 0-6 can: enjoy learning & literacy programs, learn about healthy child development and have the support of Early Years staff and members of their community. Pauline's site offers an Early Learning Drop-in and a number of pre-registered programs. www.dpnchc.ca
Communication with Parents - Emails
Weekly emails to all parents come out from the Principal. Each classroom teacher will also email about all the learning in the classroom. We also have updates from our School Council.
On-going Professional Development for our Staff
As life-long learners it is our goal to support student success. The staff members of Pauline PS - our Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Office Staff and Caretakers- regularly participate in professional development. This is also supported through our Literacy and Numeracy Book Rooms which provide staff with resources to use in their classrooms.
Student Sucess
Our school is committed to student success. Teachers conduct regular assessment to ensure programming is responsive to student needs. The School Support Team meets monthly to provide support/interventions for students and families. Complementing the regular programs, Pauline Jr PS has ESL and Special Education programs
Additional Features
- Safe and Caring Environment
- Partnerships are Important to us
- Primary and Junior Choirs
- Daily Physical Activity Room
- Volunteers in classes and library
- Monocliffs- Outdoor Ed. Centre
- Terry Fox Day Activities
- Scientists in Schools
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Our outstanding staff demonstrate their commitment to our students on a daily basis in a number of ways. A typical day at Pauline Jr, starts with focused instruction in Literacy and Mathematics. Our afternoons are spent learning Science, Social Studies, Music and Physical Education. Student may also participate in library or computer lab activities to round out the day.
At Pauline Jr PS, students are also involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities thanks to the dedication of our staff. Students can join clubs, such as: Art Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Primary/Junior Choirs or the Silver Birch Reading Club. We also offer a variety of competitive and non-competitive sports activities, such as: Cross Country, Volleyball, Badminton, Track and Field, to name a few.
WHAT SETS US APART
Pauline is a small school in a wonderful diverse and vibrant community just steps away from Bloor and Dufferin. We value a balanced approach to learning - one that focuses on high expectations for academic achievement combined with promoting fitness and health. With the support of the School Council, students have had classroom chess classes, a variety of cultural presentations and various other events for the school. Our students go on a variety of field trips and we have visiting performers (ex. Dufflebag Theatre) who come to the school for special assemblies.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At Pauline PS, we have: field trips to the Gladstone Public Library, the local fire hall, neighbourhood stores and services in the community to extend and enrich children's learning - Partnerships with OISE to provide practice teaching placements and internships for student teachers - Partnerships with High Schools to provide Co-op placements for secondary school students - Our School Community Liaison Officer delivers streetproofing, anti-bullying programs
Parents interested in getting more involved can: serve on the Pauline School Council, assist with the School Council fundraising initiatives, school yard greening AND volunteer to read with students and as supervisors on class field trips.