Project Address: 166 Sylvan Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1E 1A3

The existing Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School will undergo renovations and expansion to support the closure of Jack Miner Sr. PS, and to accommodate increased enrollment from 383 to 429 students. The program will be expanded from a JK – 6 school into a JK – 8 school.

The addition will consist of a new double gym with stage and related support spaces. The renovations will include creation of two new classrooms within the existing library space, relocation of library into existing east gym, expansion and retrofit of the main office, relocation of staff room, and related support spaces. Additionally, the open instructional space on the second floor will be converted into four enclosed classrooms for an improved learning environment. 

Essential improvements will be made to the school's electrical, mechanical, and structural systems to serve the gymnasium addition and the reconfigured existing areas.

The project will be phased to allow the school to remain operational throughout the construction process.

Background

In 2016, a Pupil Accommodation Review was conducted for 4 elementary schools, Elizabeth Simcoe Jr. PS, Guildwood Jr. PS, Jack Miner Sr. PS and Poplar Road Jr. PS. The review found low enrollment and poor facility conditions among this group of schools.

Based on the extensive studies and consultations, it was concluded that consolidating the four schools to three JK to Grade 8 Schools would achieve better utilization rates and improve programming opportunities for students. The approved plan supported the closure of Jack Miner Senior Public School, renovating and expanding Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School, and replacing Poplar Road Junior Public School to provide improved facility and accommodate increased enrollment.

In January of 2023, Ministry of Education (EDU) granted permission to the Board to retain an architect to design the expansion and renovation of Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School.

Objectives

Once completed, the school community will benefit from the following:

• JK to Grade 8 elementary school model encouraging student success by minimizing transitions between schools;
• Better school utilization and program support;
• Facility modernization through renovation of existing spaces and addition of new program spaces;
• A new state-of-the-art gymnasium including stage, change rooms, and storage rooms; and
• Improved classroom spaces more conducive to learning.

Milestones

Milestone Schedule - Accessible Description

Project Update

• March 2025: Project submitted for building permit and municipal approvals
• April 2025: Approval to Proceed (ATP) package submitted to Ministry of Education.

Project Contact

• For questions related to this project, please contact Sofia Di Sabatino, Manager of Project Development & Community Consultation at sofia.disabatino@tdsb.on.ca . For all other inquiries, please contact the school Principal, Ruth Coulter, at ruth.coulter@tdsb.on.ca .