Bedford Park Public School's Mission Statement
At Bedford Park Public School, students, staff, parents and the greater community work supportively to optimize student learning and to develop the best that is within each child.
Our School Mission Statement:
"To provide excellent curricula developed collaboratively and clearly communicated within a climate which values and nurtures learning for all students in a safe and equitable environment"
School Focus For This Year
- Making all students, families, and staff feel like they belong at Bedford Park PS
- Prioritizing and aligning all school activities and events to our main objective - optimizing student learning via effective classroom programs and practices. -Addressing the needs of all students through differentiated instructional strategies
More Information About Bedford Park Public School
Reading and Writing
Bedford Park Public School plans to continue to implement the use of the Science of Reading with Fundations, the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), Exemplars and Comprehension Attitude Strategies Inventory (CASI). We will continue use of the Library Learning Centre as a support for research, writing, and reading projects, and information technology.
Mathematics
We will emphasize the communication of mathematics solution strategies through use of the following: math totes, journals, sharing times, and small group work with Peter Liljedahl's approach to building thinking clasdsrooms. We will increase the use of manipulatives across all grades, three part lessons, and use Ministry exemplars in assessment practices.
Special Education Team
Bedford Park Public School will support and expand the use of our Special Education team of teachers as consultants in helping regular teachers differentiate, accommodate and/or modify curriculum in the regular classroom for students with special needs and assist teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.s).
Additional Features
- Reading Buddies
- Borrow-A-Book Program
- Intramurals
- Inquiry Based Learning
- Variety of Sports Teams
- Student Council
- Music-Band and Strings
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Get involved at Bedford Park Public School. There's something for everyone!
Student Leadership opportunities through Student Council and Me to We Groups
Arts Programs
-Drama, Learning though the Arts, Strings and Band
Intramurals
- Cooperative Games
- Soccer
Athletic Teams
- Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Slo-Pitch, Track and Field, Volleyball, Hockey
WHAT SETS US APART
The school serves over 700 students -- JK-Grade 8 and a staff of 42 teachers along with 3 support staff.
The Bedford Park Community Centre permits our facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Toronto shares our pool, gymnasium and playground.
Ranleigh Rascals, a school-aged daycare centre serving about 100 students, is housed in the school.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Parents are very involved in our school through:
- School Committees: computers, safety, staffing, school improvement, positive behaviour, outdoor enrichment
- parent volunteers who assist in all aspects of school life
- Financial Support for Classroom Enrichment
Community involvement includes:
-Public library class visits,
-Scientists in the Schools and Visiting Artists
-Community Night and Silent Auction