Our School
The Mission of Our School
The mission of Trillium Woods Public School is to empower our students to be positive, contributing members of our society. Within a safe, supportive environment they will begin to shape their future using the knowledge and skills that they have developed in partnership with school, family and community.
History
Trillium Woods is located in an environmentally friendly area of the northern portion of Richmond Hill. The area around the school contains woods and each spring many trilliums are found in the area.
Our school motto is Every Chance ~ Every Child ~ Every Day
Our school team name is the Tornadoes.
Trillium Woods was officially opened on Wednesday, April 28, 2004.
Programs
Curriculum and Co-Curricular Activities
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Trillium Woods complies with the curriculum standards as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. We have a vibrant library that is open daily to students and staff and we continue to acquire resources that support the school plan and curriculum expectations.
We are also very proud to offer the following programs to our students:
- Anti-Bullying programs through various assembly presentations
- Guest speakers and workshops
- Junior Achievement presentations
- Ongoing and informal social skills counseling by a Child and Youth Worker
- VIP (Values-Influences-Peers) program and presentations
- Swim to Survive program
- VORC (Vivian Outdoor Recreation Centre) programs for Grades 2, 4 and 7
- Spoken Word Club
- Science Fair
- Together We're Better student conference