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Arts Hearts & Minds Claude Watson School for the Arts is a specialized program spanning Grades 4 - 8. CWSA offers an enriched arts education for students within the City of Toronto who have an interest in music, drama, dance, and the visual arts. Students pursue studies in all four arts disciplines. The goals of the school are to enrich and accelerate aesthetic development; to stimulate creativity and original thinking; and to create an enduring respect and passion for learning within a climate of artistic and academic excellence. The school program links with artistic resources in the community, maximizing the growth of the student through exposure to practising artists.
Claude Watson School for the Arts is a Grades 4–8 specialized arts school welcoming students from across Toronto. Admission is administered centrally by the TDSB through the Central Student Interest Programs (CSIP) application and selection process. Families are invited to attend our fall information evening to learn about the program and admissions requirements. Students follow the Ontario curriculum while participating in specialized instruction in Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. The integration of academic and artistic learning encourages creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and dedication. Our school celebrates the diverse talents and accomplishments of our students.