Weston Memorial Junior Public School's Mission Statement
Weston Memorial Junior Public School has been proudly serving families in the town of Weston since 1919. Named in honour of students from the old Weston Public School who gave their lives during World War I, the school combines the charm of yesterday with today's technology in a digital world. Our students, parents, teachers and support staff are united in their commitment to maintaining high standards.
We are the Home of the Weston Stars! We are proud of our students, staff and community. Our "super-star" students are encouraged to excel in all areas of the curriculum and extracurricular activities!
At Weston Memorial JPS, every day ... every child ... is a STAR!
Continous School Improvement
Our School Improvement Plan is based on data driven, equity embedded goals for student achievement, well-being, and Indigenous Education & Sovereignty. This is aligned with TDSB's Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Student success is supported by a strong school/home partnership.
More Information About Weston Memorial Junior Public School
Literacy
Strong emphasis is placed on teaching our students to be critical thinkers by listening and speaking, reading and writing, viewing and representing. Our students learn a variety of oral, reading and writing strategies within comprehensive literacy programs.
Numeracy
Strong emphasis is placed on thinking critically by developing mathematical understanding and the ability to apply, justify and communicate thinking and ideas clearly. We are creating a climate that supports all students in developing their confidence in solving math problems.
Equity
We continue to ensure there is ongoing communication between home and school to ensure students are well-prepared for transitions between grade panels and schools. With a focus on student voice and conditions for learning, we are helping our students to develop confidence in their abilities and advocate for their needs.
Well-Being
At Weston Memorial, all students, parents and staff work together to build an inclusive learning environment that is safe, respectful, orderly and purposeful. We hold monthly Character Education Assemblies to celebrate the hard work of our students. Students are being taught how to self-regulate and advocate for their needs.
Additional Features
- Historical building
- Dedicated and experienced staff
- Spacious playgrounds
- Caring and safe environment
- The library is the hub of school
- Very involved School Council
- "Silver" ECO School
- Technology in all classes
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
The staff at Weston Memorial offer a variety of extra-curricular activities to broaden the learning environment for our students and immerse them in rich experiences. Activities and clubs vary from year to year, depending on the interests of the staff and students.
WHAT SETS US APART
Weston Memorial JPS has always been a strong supporter of early learning and engaging all of our learners to ensure there is a culture of inquiry and play-based learning in our classrooms in a variety of intentional ways.
We have a very active and supportive School Council and parent community. Our home and school partnership is very strong and important to us!
We created a long-range, ECO Schools plan to build on our outdoor classroom, enhance our outdoor play areas for all students, focus on litterless lunches, recycling and composting, and working together to be mindful and respectful of our planet Earth! We recently had twelve native trees planted in our junior yard and some planted in our primary (west) yard.
Thanks to a Live Green Toronto Community Grant and TDSB funding, we were able to revitalize our yard and outdoor classroom space!
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The staff and students of Weston Memorial are truly fortunate to be supported by:
1. A very active and supportive School Council:
Our School Council organizes a variety of community events, such as the Welcome Back BBQ, the Dance-A-Thon, Family Skate Night, Family Movie Nights and our Annual June Fair!
2. Many Business and Community Partnerships:
Some of our partners include: The Learning Enrichment Foundation Before and After School Program, Weston Public Library, Toronto Public Health , Toronto Police Services (Community Officer), Weston Area Emergency Support (WAES), and Yorktown C.S.