John A Leslie Public School

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Safe and Caring School

We believe that for students and staff to reach high levels of achievement, we must create a safe, caring and equitable learning environment. To this end, we support learning strategies that are culturally responsive and inclusive.

We encourage students to take an active role in creating a positive school environment and take social responsibility locally and globally.

John A Leslie Public School's Mission Statement

Our school, John A. Leslie Public School, which opened in 1923, is located at Midland Avenue and Kingston Road. During its history, the school has had 5 additions. Our school is named in honour of John A. Leslie, a local resident who served as trustee and M.P.P. Our school serves over 500 Junior Kindergarten to grade 8 pupils. We are proud of our diversity. John A. Leslie Public School offers English programs in all grades, English as a Second Language instruction, Special Education Resource Support, the Empower program to support early literacy development, and Middle French Immersion for grades 4-8. An independent non-profit daycare centre is housed in the building.

Our mission at John A. Leslie Public School is to provide the foundation for students to become responsible, creative, self-sufficient learners and to nurture partnerships among students, parents, staff and the community.
We believe that :
- everyone is able to learn

- learning through inquiry is beneficial for students
- learning and well-being are increased when people are in respectful and caring relationships with others who accept them as individuals
- the family partnership play a significant role in the development of the individual

Eco-education

John A. Leslie has a beautiful natural butterfly garden of indigenous plants on our front lawn and an active recycling team to maximize our recycling efforts. We also have a outdoor classroom in our backyard with seating on natural stones, surrounded by shade trees. We have a kindergarten area for our students to use natural objects to promote environmental inquiry. We have stumps for walking across and jumping from and large logs that are both seating and places to build balancing skills.

More Information About John A Leslie Public School

Technology

We believe that technology can be used to help make learning more engaging for students. We are strong supporters of using technology to enhance the learning opportunities for our students.

Inquiry

We believe that students learn best when they can make meaningful connections. We have focused on teaching from an inquiry stance to engage students in their learning

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Through inquiry learning, STEM Education, and critical thinking activities, students are learning how to apply the transferable skills that they will require to be successful in the future.

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are important areas we are looking to encourage students to take an interest in. We are excited to partner with our local Secondary School RH King to help bring STEM to life for our students.

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

At John A. Leslie students enjoy an active extra curricular program. We offer a wide range of activities for students to engage in the school community. It is easy for students to find their place at JAL. Student leadership is valued and pupils have the opportunity of being involved in a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Students are challenged to be leaders and to make a difference. Students are encouraged to use technology to make their learning more effective and efficient.

WHAT SETS US APART

John A Leslie is a dynamic learning environment. Students and staff are engaged in inquiry based learning to ensure we are always challenging ourselves to be the best we can be. We pride ourselves on being innovative and have hosted a number of visitors both local and international to see some of the innovative ways we are looking to create a effective learning and teaching environment. Past partnerships have been in the areas of STEM, e-thinking and using technology. We believe strongly that the more meaningful and connected the learning is for students the more successful they will be.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We have an active Parent School Council. Monthly meetings are held and the council is involved with projects for the school. Past projects include an Annual Fun Fair, a barbecue at our fall Curriculum Night and gift baskets at our December concert. The Council also provides refreshments for sale at open houses and other events throughout the year. The Council is also looks to find ways to connect parents and act as a resource. Over the years the Council has brought in guest speakers and hosted events that are informative for parents. Our Parent Council is an important part of the John A Leslie team and their input and support is one reason it is such a great place to be.