George Webster Elementary School (Gr JK - 5)
2 Cedarcrest Blvd, East York, ON
M4B2N9
M4B2N9
416-396-2375
416-396-2373
George Webster's School Motto is "Achieving together to build a better world."
George Webster takes pride in the diversity of its population and the care and concern shown by its staff, parents and community. Since its opening in 1954, the school has experienced significant growth and change. Today George Webster is a vibrant school community committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for all of its students. As a Model School for Inner Cities, George Webster is committed to student achievement as a means of empowering our students for success in school and in life.Read more
Everyone Learns at George Webster
As a Model School for Inner Cities, George Webster incorporates five priorities into all planning. We work together to ensure that teaching and learning are innovative. We see community partnerships as a priority, and strive to be the heart of our community. We house a variety of programs to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of our children. We monitor, research, and evaluate students and program. We are committed to sharing best practices in urban education. Read more about Everyone Learns at George Webster
A Commitment to Equity
George Webster's staff, students, and parents are committed to delivering curriculum through the lens of social justice. Teachers work together to create units of study that help students to see themselves as agents of change. With the help of the larger community, we ensure that our students are exposed to a variety of rich opportunities. We are interested in engaging our students in their learning, and providing them with a rigorous and relevant program, inside the classroom and beyond. Read more about A Commitment to Equity
Innovation in Teaching and Learning
George Webster's teachers and staff participate in a variety of professional development opportunities so that they can provide evidence-based, effective programs for our students. This year, we are focusing our learning on how to provide culturally relevant instruction and how to adapt our teaching to the various needs of our students.
School as the Heart of the Community
George Webster houses a number of programs for students, parents, and community members. We are open 7 days a week and most evenings. Community groups use our space for recreational and educational activities. We provide extra-curricular programming for students and their parents.Our parenting centre is bursting with families of young children, eager to learn together.
Supporting Physical, Emotional, and Social Needs
George Webster works closely with parents and community partners to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of our students. Hearing and vision screening, nutrition programs, and children's mental health groups are all part of what we do to help our children to thrive.
Share Best Practices
George Webster is committed to working with other inner city schools to share best practices. We host workshops for parents, staff members, and others where we learn together about how to serve our students most effectively.
