Brookmill Boulevard Junior Public School is a K-6 school located near Warden Avenue and Finch Avenue. The school serves 280 students representing many different language groups including Tamil, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin), and English. The school is two floors with 18 classrooms, and special rooms for French, computers, music, ESL, special education and library. We believe that literacy and numeracy are essential to academic success and we plan our programs to concentrate on these areas. *We are committed to the philosophy of "Students First." We believe that students must be healthy physically and emotionally in order to maximize their learning.
Technology
Technology at Brookmill has continued to expand and grow. Currently we have a Library Resource Centre equipped with a full class of internet connected computers . We have IWB (Smartboards) in every classroom, the library, kindergarten, ESL and special education classes. Our school has full wireless access and is equipped with 10 IPAD's and 40 netbooks.
Health and Fitness
Brookmill Blvd. is an alumni member of Toronto Schools on the Move. For the past 6 years, Brookmill has been involved in many activities designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. In order to meet Ministry required Daily Physical Activity, we have school wide programs including seasonal kilometre club and a daily Health Hustle. In addition, we have a Running Club, Healthy Nut award (based on healthy classroom snacks), Houseleague, Extra-curricular sports and teams. We are especially proud of our participation in the 60 Minute Kid's Club, where we have won "The Most Active School Challenge" across Canada, for the past two years.
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Literacy
The focus of the Literacy program at Brookmill is on higher level thinking. Students are encouraged to use background knowledge and experiences. Through a variety of High Yield Strategies, teachers are working on enhancing students' ability to make connections and infer meaning in a variety of text and to communicate their understanding clearly and effectively.
Numeracy
The focus of Brookmill's math program is thinking critically, learning important facts, skills, strategies and procedures, and justifying and communicating their thinking and ideas clearly. Teachers will continue to use a problem solving approach to reinforce the students' abilities to make connections between background knowledge and the 5 strands in math.
Character Education
At Brookmill we have a philosophy that encompasses the values necessary for a safe and caring school. The acronym we use is "STIR". This stands for Safety, Trust, Instructions and Respect. These qualities are an integral part of each of the character traits that are embraced by the TDSB and recognized each month through assemblies, displays, and student presentations.
Brookmill School Vision Statement
We believe the following Brookmill Vision Statement encapsulates the heart and soul of our entire staff. It is reflective of the commitment we have to make an impact on our student successes every single day: "Do whatever it takes to ensure each child is successful in reaching his or her highest level of achievement."
Additional Features
● Extra Curricular - clubs/sports
● Band
● Houseleague
● Safety Patrol Program
● Literacy/Math/Fitness Evening
● International Languages program
Student Life - Where You Belong
The students at Brookmill have a wide variety of activities, clubs, sports and special events in which they participate. There are daily clubs such as our Running Club, seasonal clubs such as our craft clubs and choirs. The students at Brookmill have many opportunities to demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership throughout a variety of assemblies, special events and presentations. There is a continued focus on striving for excellence and personal bests. Learning, achievement and values at Brookmill are celebrated daily, weekly and monthly.
What Sets Us Apart
Brookmill Blvd. Jr. P.S. is a busy and exciting place to learn. The staff, students and community members are actively involved in planning for and implementing programs that integrate curriculum with values, health and global awareness. The community members are generous, supportive and involved with all initiatives. We have a dynamic school council with a strong core of parents and volunteers. Our goal has been to integrate social justice into our areas of focus, including literacy and fitness. The students at Brookmill are extremely motivated and embrace all academic learning and character education with enthusiasm and dedication.
Parent and Community Engagement
Brookmill Blvd. Jr. P.S. is proud to have forged strong ties with the following community partners: Agincourt Community Services Association, Bridlewood Public Library, Autism Society of Ontario, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Terry Fox Foundation, Enhanced Language Training for Immigrant Woman (TDSB), Legion Poppy Sales, Toronto Police Services, Bridletowne Community Church, Scarborough Grace Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, Faculty Students from various Colleges and Universities, Tim Hortons and Mcdonalds Canada. At Brookmill we have a strong network of volunteers that include parents, co-op students and various community members. At Brookmill we have vibrant and active school council. These members participate in school related committees, presentations and fundraising activities.
