Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School's Mission Statement
Ossington/Old Orchard Public School, fondly known as OOOPS, is located in the Little Portugal neighbourhood of Toronto. The school is situated south of College Street and north of Dundas Street on Ossington Avenue.
The community around OOOPS is growing and population is increasing. OOOPS is open for registration for children who live in the school's catchment area. If your child is currently registered at OOOPS under Optional Attendance, siblings are welcome to register under the TDSB's Out of Area Admissions Procedure.
SCHOOL GROUNDS
Our school grounds expand west and cover a entire city block. The grounds include a playing field, apple trees, a sloped forested area, hill and 2 play structures. There is a terraced garden where many herbs and vegetables are grown, cared for and eaten by students and their families. The Kindergarten play area is a separate area and includes play structures, trees and garden beds. Our school grounds are used extensively by students, families and the community. A revitalization project for the school grounds has been completed and we are proud of the space that has been created for the school and the community.
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Equity
At OOOPS, ensuring students feel safe, included and supported is of primary importance. Working closely with families and collaboratively with each other, we strive to create a welcoming, engaging and safe environment for all students.
MUSIC PROGRAMS
OOOPS has a specialist Music Teacher who delivers an ORFF-based music program to all students. We also offer, through the Itinerant Music Instructors, Steel Pan, Band and Strings. The class programs are enhanced by Primary /Junior Choirs. Student talent is showcased at Winter and Spring Concerts.
ATHLETICS
At OOOPS, Physical and Health Education is delivered by a Physical and Health Education specialist. Our teachers offer a wide variety of Sports' Teams and our students participate yearly in Cross Country Running and Track & Field.
CO AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Drama/Dance/Movement workshops for students
Prologue to the Performing Arts Special Presentations
Visiting Artist Residency for all students
Express Dance Sessions with Kaeja Dance
XMovement Workshops
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
OOOPS offers many opportunities for students to discover and explore a variety of interests. Our curriculum embodies the Global Competencies which promotes inquiry, critical thinking and deep learning. A strong curriculum delivery is enhanced by many extra-curricular athletic activities including basketball, soccer, cross-country, volleyball and Track & Field. Students can also join the choir, library club and eco-club. The older students are given leadership opportunities by reading announcements and participating on the Leadership Squad!
WHAT SETS US APART
THE GARDEN: OOOPS has a mature, green, natural playground space known as the Ossington/Old Orchard Wilderness Garden which was a creation of the children, staff, parents and the local community. The Garden has its very own apple orchard which was planted by our students. Each year, there are planned community and curriculum activities centered around the Garden.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The high level of parent involvement translates into a very active, supportive and enthusiastic School Council; a yearly Arts & Drama project and regular parent volunteers in classrooms, committees and field trips. A number of fundraising events are initiated and coordinated by parent volunteers and supported by staff (Gingerbread Fair and the Fun Fair). The broader community is welcomed to enrich the programming for our students. OOOPS is also involved with many teacher training programs. We welcome students from York University, O.I.S.E., Niagara College, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute and others.