Dewson Street Junior Public School's Mission Statement
Ecole Dewson Street Junior Public School
Dewson is a dynamic, vibrant community school with a rich history of excellence in education since 1884. Dewson offers both English and French Immersion classes for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. French Immersion programming starts in Junior Kindergarten. The school serves over 400 students with key enrichment opportunities in Social Justice programming and the Arts.
Early French Immersion (Junior Kindergarten Entry)
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/Application-Process/Early-French-Immersion
Our Mission
Our mission is to enable all students to reach their individual social and academic potential, acquiring the knowledge, skills and values they need to become members of a democratic society, in an inspiring environment that will motivate and enthuse them to practise critical, creative thinking and lifelong learning.
More Information About Dewson Street Junior Public School
Academic Programming
Strong academic programming with both social justice and arts teaching is provided to students at Dewson. Literacy is enhanced in the early years. Our math programming is enriched with our work on math problem solving.
Arts Programming
Social Justice Programming
Parents and teachers plan focused, informative and enriching programming for all of our students to encourage social justice learning. Topics include: Indigenous Education, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Black Racism, Pink Day, Addressing Homophobia and Transphobia. These topics ensure that our students are well informed on their role as leaders and change agents in our society.
Programming Supports at Dewson
Our Special Education teachers support students in both English and French in the regular classroom. Our ELL students are provided small group instruction as well as family supports. Community supports and organizations such as Toronto Public Health, and Toronto Foundation for Student Success work closely with the school
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Extra Curricular/Enrichment Activities:
Students have many options for extracurricular activities both in physical activities. We boast a rich physical education programme with many extracurricular teams. As well, Dewson offers students in Grade 1 & 2 skating, Grade 3 swimming lessons and Grade 4 & 5 skiing lessons while students in Grade 6 earn their CPR certificate. As well, Dewson students participate in monthly visits to our local Toronto public library. Our Kinders are visiting Dufferin Grove park, the firehall and the police station. Our Community Liaison Officer from Toronto Police brings friends for our Early Morning Activity club. Field trips are planned for all classes to ensure an engaged and enriched program.
WHAT SETS US APART
The Staff! The Students! The Programs! The Parents! The Community!
"Dewson is a role model community school in the TDSB. Committed and dedicated teachers and staff lead the way in producing a vibrant and enriching program for all those that attend." D. Killeen, parent
"Dewson is a role model community school in the TDSB. Committed and dedicated teachers and staff lead the way in producing a vibrant and enriching program for all those that attend." D. Killeen, parent
"Dewson is a school community where staff, teachers, students, parents and community collaborate to create a safe, caring and accepting school where we all strive for excellence while improving student achievement and well-being." D. Williams, parent
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Get Involved! Study after study has shown that student achievement improves when parents play an active role in their children's education, and that good schools become even better schools when parents are involved. It is recognized that parent engagement is a key factor in the enhancement of student achievement and well-being. OME
School Advisory Council: The School Council meets regularly to identify support student achievement at Dewson. Parent Committees: Many opportunites to get involved include: the Arts, Social Justice, FunRaising -Fun Fair and Danceathon , Playground/Greening, Safe, Caring and Accepting School , Communications, Afterschool Programs and Ward 10 Council. Parent/Community Volunteers: We have volunteers who assist in classrooms, in clubs and extra-curricular activities as well as fundraising, arts, field trips, sports coaching, and special events.