Winchester Junior and Senior Public School (Gr JK - 8)

Principal:

Robin Bennett

Vice Principal(s):

Matthew Reid

School Council
Chair(s):

Jennifer Fraser
Sofia Mohamud
Patty Milne

Superintendent:

Andrea Alimi

Trustee:

Sheila Ward

Address:

15 Prospect St, Toronto, ON
M4X1C7

Phone #:

416-393-1270

Fax #:

416-393-1277

Website:

schools.tdsb.on.ca/winchester

Email:

Winchester@tdsb.on.ca

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"Winchester's the place to be!" "Winchester, c'est mon
école!"

Winchester Public School, a K-8 elementary school, has been serving the students of the Cabbagetown and St. James Town neighbourhoods since 1874. The diverse student population represents over 40 countries and languages, with Tamil students composing the largest non-English speaking group.

Winchester is a dual track school that offers an English K- 8 program, as well as Early French Immersion starting in SK. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment where all students can and will learn . Teachers meet regularly to ensure the implementation of best practices in the school.

Winchester has a Parenting Centre and a Daycare.

Edible School Garden

Our 11,000 square foot garden on the corner of our playground provides a habitat for children to explore their relationship to the natural world and food production. Food grown in the garden is served in our daily hot lunch and salad program. The food waste is composted and returned to the garden.

The garden also has student art and sculptures, and a rain catchment system. Open to the community in the summer, it provides programs for all ages.

Gold Eco School

We work in close partnership with Green Thumbs Growing Kids so that the language, arts, and science curriculum is enhanced through experiential learning in our garden. We have an active Eco Club and many opportunities for hands-on projects in our Science and Tech Lab.

Library

Our recently renovated library is the hub of our school. From 8:00 a.m., it is open for students to use and enjoy and also get help with homework and assignments. We have an extensive collection of books in English and French. Our librarian partners with teachers in order to enrich the curriculum and provide the resources that students need.

Smart Room and Technology

At Winchester, we use technology to improve student learning and engagement. We have a newly opened “Smart Room” with a digital document camera (Elmo), as well as a Smartboard, learning carpet and literacy resources. Thanks to the support of our School Council, we will continue to provide additional Elmos and Smartboards to classrooms.

Arts Opportunities

Through our partnership with Cabbagetown Youth Centre, students have the opportunity to participate in our annual musical. This year, they will be performing “The Wizard of Oz". We have itinerant teachers who help our students develop their skills in vocal music, African drumming, string and band instruments.