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Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School

At Bessborough School we do our Personal Best!


Bessborough is a JK to grade 8 school located in the Leaside area of Toronto, a well-established community of mostly single-unit homes. It was the first public school in Leaside and at one point the Town Hall. Bessborough celebrated its 75th birthday in 1998. We now planning the 100th anniversary celebration in the year 2023.
Bessborough is a dynamic neighbourhood school with a tradition of academic excellence.  Active and involved parents participate in the daily lives of their children. As well, many former students are now parents and grandparents of children attending the school.

At Bessborough we strive to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society. We value and are committed to providing a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, positive and respectful. Our Code of Conduct is rooted in commitment to our duties, respect for others and pride in ourselves. Safety is a priority and permeates all aspects of school life.

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School Photo