Our School
History
Armadale Public School opened for classes in September of 1990. Our school and community members have worked as an integral team to make Armadale Public School the focal point of our community at large.
Our school motto is "Learning from Each Other".
Up until 2008, the school mascot was the Anaconda entwined around a ‘storybook’ letter " A", symbolizing the inclusion and strength we gather from all - students, staff, parents and community. Our new school mascot is the Eagle - strong and proud, we will soar to reach our goals.
On May 7, 2015, Armadale PS celebrated "25 years of Harmony", with a community party that honoured the rich history of our school.
Facilities
Armadale P.S. was officially opened in 1990 with a school population of over 800 students. In 2000-2001, the school underwent many renovations including a two-story wing to replace the portables, a second gymnasium, sixteen additional classrooms, and a larger parking lot to accommodate the growing student population of almost 1,000 students. In September 2007, an additional air-conditioned ‘port-a-pak’ and renovations to the front office and main entrance were completed. In September 2012, the school was renovated inside to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten, with the addition of two new Kindergarten rooms.
Programs
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Armadale P.S. support student learning through the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other co-curricular activities.
Literacy:
Literacy is a focus for the School Improvement Plan. We strive to deliver assessment-based literacy instruction that is differentiated to meet the strengths, common needs and interests of all students. The staff of Armadale participates in:
- 4Cs Learning Collaborative
- Action Research teams focusing on using technology to engage students for increased student achievement and assessing students’ oral language to support their overall literacy achievement.
- Tribes Training
- Assessment for Learning
Sports:
We take great pride in our school teams at Armadale. We offer a number of intramural and school team sports for many of our students. Winter Activity Day is offered in February for students in grades 4-8 as an opportunity to explore physical activity and remain physically fit during the winter months.
Breakfast Club & Healthy Snacks Program:
A Breakfast Club and Healthy Snacks program is available to all students thanks to special funding from the Food for Learning program, parents and several individual donors.
Safe Schools & Character Education:
Our school promotes a safe and supportive learning environment. This is done through the Board's Safe Schools Policy and Procedures, Character Education Initiatives as well as Special Education Programs.
We are also very proud to offer the following programs to our students:
- Anti-Bullying Programs
- Guest speakers and workshops
- Ongoing and informal social skills counselling
- Junior Achievement
- Girls Inc.
- Scientists in the Schools
- Roots of Empathy
- Music and Band
- Clubs
- Eco-Club
- Student Leadership Programs
- VIP Program
- Transition Teams
