Thomas L Wells Public School (Gr JK - 8)
69 Nightstar Rd, Scarborough, ON
M1X1V6
M1X1V6
416-396-3040
416-396-3046
Thomas L. Wells P.S serves a large multi-cultural community. We value the diversity of our students and community and offer an inclusive curriculum, addressing the many needs of our students. Our 650 students strive for high academic achievement and value the creation of a safe and caring school environment. Our student created motto, "Where all students reach the Stars" reflects our philosophy. We are proud of the achievement of students and our rich cultural diversity (75% of our students speak a language other than English at home).
Award Winner
Thomas L. Wells P.S. opened in September 2005. It is an award winning school, recognized for it's sustainable energy design. It is the first "LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver" certified elementary school in Canada. The LEED building rating system influenced and affected all aspects of the design, construction and furniture components of the school project. Through this project, the TDSB has demonstrated their commitment to becoming a leader in "green schools" and energy conservation.
Awards include:
* Toronto Urban Design Award - Award of Excellence
School Focus
Our commitment is:
* improving student achievement in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy;
* ongoing learning for staff through professional learning communities;
* continuing to deliver a social skills curriculum;
* recognizing student achievement through character development at monthly assemblies;
* building strong environmental awareness through our ECO school intitiatives;
* the ongoing partnership with our parent council;
* continuing to work with our community partners.
Literacy
Our goal is to have the majority of students achieving at the Provincial standard of Level 3. We will focus our efforts to help move students to achieve at a higher level. Some of the strategies and actions we will use are: higher-order thinking(e.g. reasoning, analysing, drawing conclusions); asking better questions; and giving feedback.
Numeracy
Some students struggle with multiple choice and open response type questions in all math strands. Our goal is that most students will be able to demonstrate their thinking in open response while problem solving at level 3 or 4. All grades will participate in problem solving activities. Teachers will continue their professional development with our FOS Numeracy Coach.
Pathways
Our goal is to improve our reading scores (as measured by EQAQ, Report Cards, etc.) such that the majority of students are achieving at the provincial standard of level 3 and 4. Some of the strategies and actions we will use are: early identification of problems; guided reading groups; differentiated instruction; Boys Book Club; and reading clubs.
Community, Culture and Caring
Student safety is our priority. We have implemented the Parent Safety Program, in partnership with Toronto Police Service and Parking Enforcement Officers. Parent and student volunteers assist students getting out of their cars every morning and escort young students to their entry doors.
We also support our larger community through food drives and fundraising efforts.
