Scarborough Village Public School (Gr JK - 08)
15 Luella St, Scarborough, ON
M1J3P2
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416-396-6560
416-396-6717
At Scarborough Village, we truly embrace the philosophy "it takes a village to raise a child".
Our School Vision
SVPS is a school where each person is accepted and valued for who they are and are inspired to learn the best way they can. Our goal is to create a safe, positive educational experience with high expectations using a wealth of exciting personal, social and academic opportunities designed to prepare students to participate effectively in their world. We strive to provide a physically, emotionally and socially safe environment encouraging self-advocacy, community involvement, critical thinking and an active sense of responsibility. All members of our school community are important members of our team and have a voice.
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Scarborough Village: A Barrier Free School
Some of our valued community members require support or assistive devices to be independently mobile. Our school has an accessible playground, elevator, stage lift and many other accessibility features so everyone can enjoy every aspect of our learning environment!
Scarborough Village - An Alternative Experience
In 1972 a group of parents approached the Scarborough Board of Education seeking an alternative learning experience for their children. The following are the founding philosophies:
-parental involvement is expected and encouraged
-students work in multi-aged cooperative groups
-a strong emphasis is placed on personal and social responsibility
-students understand their needs and learn to be their own advocates
-non-competitive learning environment
-French beginning in grade 1
NYAD - Not Your Average Daycare
Not Your Average Daycare (NYAD) has been a partner in this school for almost 25 years. NYAD is a not-for profit organization committed to the delivery of child and family-centred licensed childcare services.
To contact for further information, please call 416-261-4815 or email svps@nyad.org.
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Multiple Intelligence and Leadership Program
The M.I.LEAD acronym stands for "Multiple Intelligences and Personal LEADership." The program is designed to promote differentiated instruction as well as the achievement of students at the junior-intermediate levels. Read more about Multiple Intelligence and Leadership Program
Snoezelen Room - A Multi-Sensory Environment
New to Scarborough Village this 2009-2010 school year is our Snoezelen room. A Snoezelen Multi Sensory Environment incorporates a specialized selection of sensory equipment to help students adapt their responses to sensory stimulation and to help meet specific educational goals.
Student Leadership
At Scarborough Village, all stakeholders have a voice. Students are expected and encouraged to take leadership roles in the school improvement process. They actively lead the Me to We club and are strong members of the Environmental and Safe and Caring Schools Committees. Their contributions and involvement have created positive change!
