Morrish Public School was established during the 1989-1990 school year and opened to students in September, 1990. The official opening was held on April 25, 1991. The school is named after the Morrish family from West Hill. The Morrish store, which still stands, is a reminder of our early history. Our school is committed to serving its diverse, multicultural community. We believe that all children can learn. Our staff are dedicated to helping each and every child reach their potential by encouraging self-motivated, self-directed learning, developing our students' skills in creative and critical thinking and problem solving, enhancing self-esteem, promoting character development, and celebrating differences.
Community, Culture and Caring
Our students, staff and parents regularly participate in Character Development activities beyond the curriculum to make contributions to our immediate community and the city. We hold Toonie Tuesday Charity events, support food drives, stand-up against bullying with Safe Schools visits and Pink Days and Weeks, and participate in the annual Earth Day grounds clean-up.
Fantastic Facilities
Morrish Public School houses a full size elementary school gym, a multi-purpose music room (vocal and instrumental-band), and a fully-stocked library/learning resource centre, which also houses our computer lab and one of our Smart Boards. We have a huge school yard with a playscape, regular classrooms, two kindergarten classrooms, as well as eleven more Smart Boards.
Exciting Events and Excursions
Student learning is showcased in many ways at Morrish. We have music concerts, participate in a Music Monday event, and our annual Speech Arts assemblies are always well attended. Our athletes have the opportunity to participate in many team sports in which they compete in games and tournaments with other schools.
Student Life - Where You Belong
We welcome students living in our attendance area from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Students enrolled in the Morrish YMCA Daycare are also eligible to attend our school. In September, 2013, our school will have full day learning for Kindergarten students. We believe that parents are a child's first and most important teacher. With kindergarten registration starting in February, we look forward to supporting our youngest learners before they even arrive with monthly activities for parents to complete at home with their children as well as our annual "Welcome to Kindergarten" orientation session which will be held in May, 2013. We provide a vast array of co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities for our students. Here is a partial list of the clubs and teams available at Morrish: Principal Helper Teams, Games Club, Cross Country and Track and Field Teams, Book and Bag Club, Student Leadership Committee, Volleyball Team, Basketball Team, Library Helpers, Student Announcers, Office Helpers, Junior Band, Jazz Choir AND MUCH MORE!
Parent and Community Engagement
Parents act as volunteers, assisting teachers and families with activities both in and out of the school. As parental involvement is linked with student achievement, parents are encouraged to take an active part in their child's education. Participation in the Morrish School Council is just one way to show an interest and it provides an opportunity to meet with other parents.
