Military Trail Public School

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Model Schools for Inner Cities

Military Trail is part of the Model Schools for Inner City initiative. We adhere to five essential components: 1) Innovative teaching and learning, 2) Support services that address the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students, 3) The school as the heart of the community, 4) Research, review, and evaluation of programs and 5) A commitment to share successful practices

Military Trail Public School's Mission Statement

We are a vibrant community school. Groundbreaking began in 1968, and the school first opened its doors to students in 1970. Since that time, we have proudly served the educational needs of our community.

We support approximately 350 students from JK to Grade 8, representing a wide range of cultures. We are fortunate to offer strong support for special education programs, ESL instruction, a Parenting Centre to assist families who are new to the school or to the country, and an on-site Settlement Worker who helps families adjust to life in a new country.

We strive for academic excellence to ensure that all students are well prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Community and Partnerships

We celebrate a strong commitment to community, culture, and service to others. We build strength by fostering meaningful partnerships that make our school a true community hub. Military Trail is proud of the dedicated work of our School Council and its members, whose contributions strengthen our school and support the success of every student.

More Information About Military Trail Public School

Nutrition Program

Military Trail, in collaboration with the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS), provides students with a nutritious breakfast and morning snack offered in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring young children to our EarlyON centre throughout the day. Visitors can meet other parents, join in songs and games, and participate in weekly cooking classes. Please contact the school for current hours and days of operation.

Student Leadership

Student leadership and community service are an important part of a child’s education. We offer opportunities for students to develop local and global awareness through initiatives such as Student Council, Technology/AV Crew, Eco Team, Safety Patrollers, and Library Helpers.

Co-Curricular Activities

Students and staff at Military Trail participate in a wide range of activities, including concerts and performances, choir, excursions, competitive teams, Eco Team, Library Helpers, Book Club, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, Student Council, and the Student Announcement Crew.

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School Council
Mornell Safe Walk Program
East Scarborough Boys and Girls
Lay Up Youth Basketball
Jays Care Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto
Volunteer Reading Program
LEAP – Literacy Enrichment Academic

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Students have the opportunity to participate in many extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, and excursions. The varied student life provides links to the outer community and promotes positive social behaviour. Offerings include concerts and performances, dance workshops, folk dancing, choir, visual arts clubs; house league and competitive sports, slo-pitch, cricket, basketball, badminton, cross country, soccer, track and field, volleyball; clubs and leadership opportunities such as student council and safety patrol. Social opportunities include Outdoor Education, Breakfast and Nutrition programs, Bullying Prevention and Peer Mediators.

WHAT SETS US APART

Students at MTPS are keenly aware of their role in the larger global community. Following the tremendous success of the World Tour in 2008, students from this diverse neighbourhood continued to share their experiences and celebrations within the community.

In 2009, Military Trail families, students and staff contributed to International Flavours, a cookbook gathering the many recipes and photo moments from the World Tour. Students also continued to actively learn about pressing world issues affecting children today as part of their work in the Youth In Action Team (YIA). The YIA Team has also actively raised funds to support development projects with Free the Children – an international organization of children helping children through education.

Through leadership training and supportive staff facilitation, the students launched a campaign to build a school for disadvantaged students in Ecuador. Supporting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, YIA actively pursues this challenging and noble goal that will affect many children for years into the future!

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Military Trail school community enjoys many partnerships to support student achievement. Partnerships include Co-operative education with many secondary schools in our area; Liaison with Mornelle Court Community Hub, and The Toronto Foundation for Student Success. Students are also supported through Aisling/Discoveries Services; Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto; U of T (Education programme); Frontier College; Centennial College Child and Youth Worker program; International Language programs; Agendas for on-going family communication and Volunteer readers