"At Chartland Little Hands Do Big Things"
Chartland Junior Public School was opened in 1968. The neighbourhood surrounding the school contains a diverse and culturally sensitive population with a strong commitment to the education of children. Chartland is a multi-purpose facility. The first floor contains elementary classes for Kindergarten to Grade 6, a Diagnostic Kindergarten and Chartland Child Care. The second floor is home to Delphi Alternative Secondary School.
Mission Statement
At Chartland, "Children Come First."Staff, students and parents at Chartland Junior P.S. are committed to supporting a safe and caring environment, high student achievement and character development by fostering genuine relationships, communication and ongoing learning.
21st Century Learning
To prepare our students for the 21st century, Chartland has increase the number of technology-based learning tools. Ten Notebooks for the kindergarten program, two Promethean boards for the special education classes and SMART board technology for our primary/ junior classes provide access to digital learning. We are also wireless. Instructional time have been allocated for students to integrate digital learning into literacy and numeracy using higher order thinking strategies and information from the Canadian government’s Human Resources and Social Development department.
Daily Physical Education
Students in grades 1 through 6 receive daily instruction in physical activity. Chartland has received recognition from the TDSB and the government for our efforts in providing quality physical instruction to our student population.
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Experiential Learning
Chartland believes in providing a wide variety of experiences for the students to learn about the world. Students will have a variety of opportunities to learn from visiting authors, math and science events, cultural presentations and field trips to a variety of educational destinations.
Environmental Club
Chartland Junior P.S. has a very active environmental club. The students have the opportunity to discuss world issues and school issues that have and will have a direct impact on themselves and the world in the future. The students help promote litterless lunches and act as environmental role models to the entire school.
Kilometer Klub
For the past five years students have actively participated in our morning recess Kilometer Klub during the fair weather months. The program has provided an opportunity for many students to improve their physical fitness and prepare them for our school competitive teams.
Community Events
Chartland hosts annual events such as math days, literacy nights, family numeracy night, family fitness night, music concerts, family movie night and others. These events are organized to provide learning and community development in a warm friendly environment.
Student Life - Where You Belong
Chartland Junior P.S. is a small school with a big heart. Chartland students tend to be individuals that care about each other and work together to solve problems. The students are more than eager to support each other and offer their assistance during school wide initiatives; such as food drives. The student population is eager to join clubs and teams of all sorts. Chartland has clubs ranging from Kilometer Klub, Scrabble Club, Knitting Club and Folk Dance. The students have an opportunity to participate in house leagues such as in-door soccer and volleyball or compete with other schools in sports such as volleyball or baseball. We have community event nights (e.g., family BBQ night, movie night) and special activity days (e.g., track and field, play day, math day). The students of Chartland have a variety of opportunities that support the growth of a well rounded individual in an environment that is warm and inviting.
What Sets Us Apart
Chartland boasts the motto, "Little Hands Do Big Things." With the support of teachers, parents, volunteers and peers; the Chartland community works together to accomplish goals and objectives to learn and create an environment that every student can thrive in.
Parent and Community Engagement
Chartland's vibrant School Council understand the importance of partnering and its positive affect on student achievement and school performance. The School Council meets approximately five times a year to discuss matters that impact students and the overall school climate. Initiatives like the Read-A-Thon, selling food during school events, movie nights etc. have fostered a positive community culture. Chartland houses two rich and diverse community partners. Chartland Child Care is situated in our building and is a wonderful place for younger children to become accustomed to the facility before joining our JK program. Delphi Academy, located on the second floor, offers unique programming for high school students. We also support Faculties of Education, Agincourt Community Services, the Terry Fox Run, The Royal Canadian Legion, and Jump Rope for Heart.
