Secord Elementary School (Gr JK - 05)
Lisa Moser
Anastasia Poulis
Ann-Louise Neumeyer-Rauch
Paula McLeod
Paula McLeod
Peter Saros
101 Barrington Ave, East York, ON
M4C4Y9
M4C4Y9
416-396-2450
416-396-2250
Secord School is located in the Main and Danforth area on the east side of Barrington Avenue at Secord Avenue. The school first opened in November of 1915. Our current facility was built 35 years ago. It has undergone many changes, the latest being in 1995 to increase our permanent space by fourteen classrooms.
Secord Public School offers programs from Kindergarten to Grade Five. Our specialized classes include four special education classes, as well as the Child Development Institute's (formerly the CRECHE) kindergarten program housed in the school.
Secord Public School offers programs from Kindergarten to Grade Five. Our specialized classes include four special education classes, as well as the Child Development Institute's (formerly the CRECHE) kindergarten program housed in the school.
A school age "Y" Daycare is housed in the Community Centre attached to the school. We house a preschool and kindergarten daycare called "Annie's Place" and a Parenting Centre.
Diversity at Secord School
Secord school serves about 650 students representing a very diverse ethnocultural and multilingual population. Approximately 30% of our students speak English as a second language. Our SEPT worker (Settlement Education Partnerships Toronto) and CSY (Community Support Worker) visit the school on a regular basis to meet with parents.
Welcome to Secord!
At Secord, our goal is 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. All children are valued and expected to reach their fullest potential. Read more about Welcome to Secord!
Secord Students
We value each and every student; a partnership of students, schools, family and community; the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community; the commitment and skills of our staff; equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility; and learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful. Read more about Secord Students
Our School Council
Secord values its partnership with parents and the community. An active and supportive School Council is committed to open communication, representation at Ward Council meetings, fundraising for the school and supporting many diverse special events. Our focus is on increasing and supporting parent engagement at Secord.
Nutrition Programs
Nutrition is important at Secord! Every morning, breakfast is served at Secord through the "Breakfast Club". We also run a healthy snack program for all students that includes fruit, dairy and grain products. New at Secord is our Lunch Program, that is currently serving almost 200 students.
Model Schools for Inner City
Secord is proud to be a Model School. There are five essential components of Model Inner City Schools. 1) Innovative teaching and learning 2) Support services to meet social, emotional, and physical well-being of students 3) School as the heart of the community 4) Research, review, and evaluation of students and programs 5) Commitment to shared successful practice.
