Brian Public School

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Success for Every Student

At Brian, we hold high expectations for students and are committed to meeting learners where they are. Through differentiated instruction, responsive teaching and learning strategies, and ongoing assessment practices, we support continuous growth and improvement for all. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, teachers enrich learning through experiences such as field trips, and there is regular and meaningful communication with families. We recognize and value the partnership between home and school as essential to student success and positive outcomes.

Brian Public School's Mission Statement

Brian Public School, located on the east side of Brian Drive, is a valued and integral part of the Pleasant View community. For over fifty years, the school has served families in the area and today welcomes approximately 350 students who represent a rich diversity of languages, cultures, and identities. We are proud of our students’ efforts and achievements and encourage them to strive for personal excellence in both the English and French Immersion programs.

Brian P.S. offers a full-day Kindergarten program, access to outdoor learning spaces, a well-resourced library, and on-site child care services, all of which support student well-being, engagement, and a strong foundation for learning.

Safe and Caring School

We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment where every student feels welcomed, valued, and supported. We focus on students’ social, physical, and emotional well-being alongside academic learning. Students are supported through programs such as Second Step, Zones of Regulation, bullying prevention, and cooperative play. We are also learning about the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the TDSB character traits and how they support our learning, relationships, and achievement.

More Information About Brian Public School

Strong Literacy & Numeracy Programs

Our students performed well in the 2024 EQAO Assessment (Gr. 3). In Math, 67% of students are at level 3 or 4; in Reading, 83% are at level 3 or 4; in Writing, 72% are at level 3 or 4. We use DRA (K-3 Eng.), Alpha Jeunes (FI) & CASI (Gr. 4-6) to track reading progress. Special Education teachers work with groups of students to support learning.

Physical Education and Sports

We are fortunate to offer physical education classes with a specialist teacher. We are proud of our boys, girls, and co-ed teams who spend many hours of practice to bring home banners seen in our gym.

Proud to be ECO School!

Brian is proud to have received gold recognition as part of ECO Schools. We continue to work actively with staff, students and parents to reduce garbage through litterless lunches and recycling, by planting a native species garden in front of our main entrance and beginning a "seed-sitting" partnership in our school community.

Celebrate the Learning!

Students participate in monthly assemblies to celebrate the joy of learning and recognize positive behaviour. Classroom presentations may focus on the Indigenous learning lens, Character Traits, and academic success. There are also musical or dramatic presentations prepared by students.

Additional Features

Ukulele Club
Coding Club
Scientists in the School
WinterFest!
Book Fairs
Lunchtime programs
School excursions
Extra-curricular sports

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

At Brian, students have the opportunity to be the best they can be each and every day and succeed academically, in sport, or in the arts. They are encouraged to become leaders through various leadership opportunities, clubs, sports and activities offered during the school year.

WHAT SETS US APART

Brian Public School students continue to perform both above TDSB and Ministry of Education standards in our grade 3 EQAO results. We are proud of our hard working staff and students who have created a safe, welcoming and caring school where diversity is respected and valued. Our school code of conduct and the TDSB character traits are now embedded in every aspect of daily life here at École Brian Public School.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Brian has a very active School Council where community members run a variety of school and fundraising activities and work in partnership with the school. Our parent volunteers assist in numerous school activities: library, play day, fundraising, classroom presentations, classroom excursions and other special events such as Pizza Lunches.

Several organizations operate permits in the school and we have two childcare centres: Brian Petits Amis (Pre-school), and YMCA Before and After School Program (Grade 1-5). We partner with Faculties of Education to support student-teachers, and also local Colleges to support ECE Students. We also welcome co-op students from neighbourhood high schools to assist in the school. International Language programs are offered through Continuing Education after school on a weekly basis (Greek and Mandarin).