PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-2370

GRADE RANGE: JK to 5

EMAIL ADDRESS: Dunlace@tdsb.on.ca

Website: schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dunlace

Dunlace Public School's Mission Statement

Dunlace Public School is located in the Leslie and York Mills community, north of York Mills Road. Dunlace Public School opened in 1962, replacing the original Oriole Public School that served the community since 1826.
 
Dunlace serves about 320 students and represents 28 different language groups from 30 countries around the globe. We are part of Learning Centre 1, Learning Network 26. 
 
An independent childcare centre, Dunlace Children's Centre, whose philosophy supports and extends that of the school, is housed in the building.

Dunlace Cares

Dunlace is an Eco School and our Eco Club promotes a philosophy of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our Litterless Lunch Program is a Boomerang Lunch initiative encouraging students to bring home any garbage and recycling items left in their lunch bags. Our goal is to reduce our environmental footprint.
 

Through the integration of technology across the curriculum we provide our students with the technology skills for future learning and for participation in a global society.

We support an in-depth, hands-on science curriculum which includes excursions to Outdoor Education Centres and visits from Scientists in the School in order to provide students with hands-on experiences. Through professional development for teachers in assessment and curriculum implementation we ensure that our teaching practice continues to evolve.

More Information About Dunlace Public School

Excellence in Education

Dunlace is committed to providing a learning rich environment that balances academic excellence in Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology and Social Studies with Health, Physical Education and the Arts. Our I.T., Music, Drama, Dance and H.P.E. programs  are taught weekly to grades JK to 5 by specialist teachers.

A variety of Special Education programs and services are offered to meet the needs of our students, including students with learning exceptionalities. These are identified through a process which may include In-School Support Team Meetings, School Support Team Meetings, Psychological Assessments and a formal review process undertaken by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).  
Through on-going and continued professional development for teachers we hope to continue to improve teaching practice in every aspect of Literacy and Mathematics.

Dunlace Athletics Program

We believe that a healthy, active lifestyle will enable our students to reach their full potential. In order to achieve this, we ensure that our students have Daily Physical Activity in the classroom, a comprehensive Physical Education program and many opportunities for them to enjoy extra-curricular physical activities.

Safe and Caring Schools

At Dunlace we strive to provide a safe environment for all of our students and staff by following the TDSB Safe Schools Policy. Through various social programs we provide students with conflict resolution strategies. We focus on respect, kindness and creating a sense of belonging in our school.

Student Leadership is an important aspect of our school philosophy. Through various student responsibilities, such as our Reading Buddies, Grade 5 student announcers, safety patrollers we provide leadership opportunities to grade 5 students while the Forest of Reading Programs provide mentorship opportunities.

Music, Drama, Dance

Our Music Program offers a wide variety of experiences for students. Instruction is in English and French and includes Orff and Recorder programs and World Music programs (such as African Drumming). Our Primary and Junior Choirs participate at our school concerts and singing at the legislature. We celebrate Music Monday in May.

Additional Features

  • Platinum Eco School
  • Spirit Days
  • Choir
  • Interschool Athletic Teams
  • Scrabble Club

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Dunlace offers an Healthy, Active, Safe and Caring Learning Environment featuring all of the following acticities:
Literacy: Forest of Reading Program, Primary Booster Reading, Concours d'art oratoire. Math, Science and Technology: I.T. instruction from Grades 1 to 5, Scientists in Schools.
Conflict Resolution: Character Award Team and Character Awards Assembly, Kind Club
The Arts: Prologue for the Performing Arts Performances, Primary and Junior Choir, Instrumental Music (Gamelan Instruments, African Drumming, Ukelele, Recorder).

Interschool Athletics: Cross-Country, Basketball, Badminton, Soccer, Volleyball, Track and Field, Hockey and Ultimate Frisby Teams.
Clubs: Pizza Lunches, Scrabble Club, Lego Club, Lunch Clubs and Activities
 
 
 
 

WHAT SETS US APART

Dunlace has caring teachers who guide and instruct their students to become good citizens. Expert teachers provide programming in I.T., Physical Education and Health, vocal and instrumental music, dance and drama. 
 
Our  teachers willingly give their time to offer extra curricular activities and experiences to our students, coaching Athletic Teams and leading many clubs and activities like our Green, Forest of Reading and Crafts clubs and choirs.  
Dunlace teachers strive to make a difference in the life of their children!
 

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

School Community Outreach: participation in the Daily Bread Food Drive, Terry Fox Walk, United Way, Partnership with Toronto Police through Values, Influences and Peers (V.I.P.) programs, Safety Patrollers, Co-op students from York Mills Collegiate
 
Parent Involvement: Active School Council meets regularly, parent volunteers assist  in school activities in the classrooms, in the library, on trips and with our athletics program. School Council Fundraising to support school needs such as Performaing Arts, Scientists in Schools, Technology 
Parent-organized school events include: Fun Fair, Pizza lunches, lunch-time and after school extra-curricular programs and various fundraising activities. Parent representation on Canadian Parents for French Advisory Committee.