Beverley School's Mission Statement
All students with exceptionalities have the right to reach their potential. All students with exceptionalities have the right to a safe, secure, and encouraging learning environment. A partnership between students, school and family is essential to the success of all students with exceptionalities.
The school, renovated in 1985 then redesigned in 2006, is a space that is barrier free and allows for optimal independence and mobility for students.
The school, renovated in 1985 then redesigned in 2006, is a space that is barrier free and allows for optimal independence and mobility for students.
The elementary program is for students who are 4 to 14 years old from various communities and are transported by bus to school.
The students and staff at Beverley School speak 15 different languages.
The accessible pool on-site is used by a variety of school and community groups.
Beverley is a public school that delivers educational services to those students with a developmental and or physical disability in the down town area. We follow 'A Functional Assessment and Curriculum for Teaching Students with Disabilities'. The teachers all have certification in special education. There are educational assistants in each class to support the students in accessing educational programming. The school offers a wide range of activities geared to this population. The library books are categorized using Mayer Johnson picture symbols to allow for the student's independent use if possible.
Beverley W5: The Sound of Learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqZIV3XqSKk
Beverley School was the focus of a W5 report in October 2023, which celebrates the teaching and care happening for our students. The report shares a day at Beverley showcasing the creativity and skills of our staff. It also covers the fundraising concert event, Dream Serenade, started by Beverley musician parents, which now financially supports through bursaries many families with special needs children in the greater Toronto area.
More Information About Beverley School
Specialized Equipment
With OT/PT consulting, Beverley houses a variety of equipment including the hug machine, swings, gentle pressure equipment that helps students with their ability to focus and participate in school activities. There is also the opportunity for gross motor activities in our accessible playground and our new multi-sensory environment space.
Music
Music is very important to the students at Beverley. Each class receives daily music programming. Music allows for active participation by using musical instruments, alternative voice out-put as well as computerized equipment. The entire school often meets for drumming on Thursdays, and there is a music assembly every Friday afternoon often featuring guest artists.
The Arts
The arts provide an outlet for students to be creative and be exposed to a variety of mediums. Many art projects such as murals, quilts and tapestries are created by the collective effort of all the students working together.
Resource Staff
The staff at Beverley have the opportunity to consult with TDSB Occupational/Physical Therapists, Speech/Language therapists, Psycho-Educational consultant, Vision, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource staff . In a team approach we meet individual student's needs.
Additional Features
- Accessible Playground
- Friday Afternoon Music Assembly
- Theme Days and Special Events
- Promethean Board
- Adapted Computer Programs
- Wheelchair Folk Dancing
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Beverley is a beautifully designed school that creates a safe place where students can be encouraged to be independent and take risks. The hall ways are wide and provide the physical space for students to practise independent movement. Beverley is a small school that housess close to 80 students. The programs stress sensory integration, sensory stimulation, and motor development and communication skills. Teaching is done in a very concrete and creative manner. The gains may be small but the success is monumental. A child may take their first step at 4 or 5 or say their first word. The capacity for learning is endless!
WHAT SETS US APART
Snoezelen Room
The Snoezelen room is a therapeutic and recreational room beneficial to students with sensory and physical disabilities. In a safe, comfortable environment the Snoezelen room is a magical place filled with a range of sensory stimuli and experiences to absorb, explore and control in an accessible environment. In a safe comfortable environment, primary senses are stimulated by music, lighting effects and gentle vibrations. The floors and walls are cushioned and there are special mats you can sink into. Teachers work with students either individually or in small groups.
The swimming pool at Beverley is often transformed into a Snoezelen pool. A Snoezelen pool creates a gently stimulating environment by combining the medicinal effects of a therapy pool with a variety of lights, sounds and textures. It is a unique experience and the safe, warm and comforting atmosphere helps students to relax.The art work on the walls depicts a Rain Forest theme.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community and parent outreach events to celebrate our diverse community include lunches and Fun Fair. Collaboration with community/social agencies include: George Brown College Early Childhood Education Placement; Co-operative education student placements. We visit the neighbourhood public library, Kensington Market, and Grange Park. The partnership between Beverley School and the Ontario Art Gallery continues through school visits and combined Art Projects. We have regular School Council meetings and variety of opportunities throughout the year for parents and staff to develop and exchange school-home strategies to support a strong, interesting, and consistent program.