MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission at Kingslake P.S. is to ensure success for all students by providing learning environments that are safe, engaging, challenging, and respectful of diversity. Our school is located in the northeast quadrant of Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue. The school opened on December 10, 1964 and currently serves approximately 225 students. Approximately 80% of the students speak English as a second language at home. At Kingslake P.S. we view such diversity as one of our main strengths. Our school cultivates student voice/student leadership, inclusive practices, and values shared partnerships with our parents. Our school goals are focused around student achievement, well-being and equity
Extra-Curricular Activities
Many of our staff volunteer hours of their personal time and expertise by coaching teams such as track & field, soccer and cross-country; overseeing various house league activities; leading numerous clubs such as chess, reading, morning sports, table tennis, EcoSchools, robotics, crafts, and stitching clubs; producing our annual school-wide musicals; and as host of other projects. As a result, our students are treated to wide range of enrichment activities where they can discover new talents and interests and develop leadership skills within the school.
Interesting Feature
Student Leadership and Student Voice
Our students participate in a wide variety of leadership roles such as: morning announcers, office assistants, kindergarten helpers, special buddies (to the children in the special education class), recycling maintenance crew, gardeners, fund raising leaders, EcoTeam leaders and library assistants.Students are encouraged to share their suggestions for making our school a better place to learn to test their ideas and consider their viability and effectiveness.
More Information about Kingslake Public School
Literacy at Kingslake
Our teachers have access to well-stocked literacy resource rooms to help our students improve their literacy skills. Students are regularly involved in reading and writing workshop activities during their block of literacy periods, which also includes computer literacy skills. This year a school emphasis is on improving reading levels at the primary grades.
Math at Kingslake
Our focus is to build a strong foundation in number sense and problem solving. A deep understanding of numbers gives students the confidence that allows them to communicate their thinking effectively. Three-part math lessons and the use of manipulatives allow students to take ownership of their learning and to appreciate the math thinking behind diverse approaches.
Community Partnerships
It is important to partner with the community to cultivate a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. Our partners include The Parenting & Family Literacy Centre, Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto, The Learning Partnership, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, a local Seniors group, Toronto Public Health and Toronto Public Library.
Arts at Kingslake
One of our school-wide activities that has become a trademark of our school is the Kingslake Theatre Company, established in 2013. Each year the students have an opportunity to audition for a fabulous school-wide musical production. Students try out for acting/singing parts, assist with the set production, sing in the choir and a host of other responsibilities.
Student Life - Where You Belong
Student life at Kingslake is exciting! There are always special events, school clubs, and special projects where students can get involved. There are also numerous leadership opportunities to help our students develop a sense of responsibility, a spirit of volunteerism and citizenship skills as they serve others within the school. As a result, our students take great pride in attending our school and their exemplary behaviour is always admired by visiting school guests and supply staff. -Julia, Grade 3
What Sets Us Apart
At Kingslake, we have an inclusive culture and high expectations for all our students. Our Parenting and Family Literacy Centre helps to prepare children for starting school and encourages families to be a part of their children's learning by helping children build essential literacy and numeracy skills through stories, music, reading and playing. We actively seek the participation of parents through our Parent Coffee Drop-Ins, on the second Wednesday of every month. This provides an opportunity for parents to receive updates from the School Council Meetings and to discuss other pertinent school-wide initiatives with the principal, Settlement Worker and Council Chairs.
Parent and Community Engagement
Fairview Public Library class visits - Community volunteers assist in school programs - Collaboration with community schools and colleges - Use of community resources - Oriole Community Centre - Parenting & Family Literacy Centre (a free program where families with children up to age 6 are invited to visit) - Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (S.E.P.T.) They will provide ongoing assistance to new Canadian families. - School Council with active parent participation - Regular parent volunteers assist in the school's classrooms e.g., reading guides and special education support - Special event volunteers e.g., pizza lunch days, field trips, Jump Rope for Heart, Terry Fox Run, and the School Show. Some of our parents regularly volunteer to help find solutions and fixes to broken equipment problems, which is greatly appreciated by our students.
