Dundas Junior Public School (Gr JK - 05)
935 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON
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416-393-9565
416-393-0562
Dundas Public School is a downtown school located in the South Riverdale area. The original building was opened in 1910, with a large addition constructed in 1961.
- The school serves almost 280 students of multicultural background. Approximately two thirds of the children's first language is Cantonese or Mandarin.
- We share our building with First Nations School of Toronto. The school site is a multi-use site shared with Ghizzadawgamik Daycare, Head Start Program, Queen Alexandra Middle School and S.E.E.D., an alternative high school.
Dundas School Nutrition Program
Dundas runs a Nutrition Program which offers a Universal Morning Meal Program and a Hot Lunch prepared on site in the Dundas Nutrition Program Kitchen. The Nutrition program is funded by the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, and parental contributions. The Nutrition Program is run by the Nutrition Committee, the Cook/Coordinator, and parent volunteers.
Parenting & Family Literacy Centre
Dundas P.S. has a Parenting and Family Literacy Centre.
Monday & Wednesday - 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Friday -- Closed
Roots of Empathy
The world-recognized Roots of Empathy program fosters compassion with discussion and activities in literature, math, music, art and science while dramatically reducing levels of aggression among children.
Language and Literacy
The Reading Recovery program helps Grade 1 students who require additional support to overcome their challenges to reading. Our library has a wonderful collections of books. Students enjoy our morning Reading Club every morning in the library.
TDSB Model Schools for Inner Citites
This is Dundas P.S. first year in the Model Schools initiative. The programs and services developed in these schools ensure inner city students grow up with all the positive choices and opportunities they need to thrive in today’s complex world.
Gold Eco-School
Dundas P.S. is a Gold Eco-School. Students, staff, and parents are working together to bring environmentally best practices to the forefront at school and in the community.
Full Day Kindergarten
Dundas P.S. offers Full Day Kindergarten. The class size averages about 26 students. Each class has a teacher and a certified Early Childhood Educator.
