George B. Little Public School opened in 1957. The school received its name from Lt. Col. George Burnfield Little, an officer in the Boer War, and the Reeve of Scarborough Township from 1928 to 1931. The school presently serves over 420 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, representing a wide variety of cultures and language groups. We are also the home school for part of the community on McLevin Avenue.Our Mission Our mission is to encourage staff, students, and the community to work together to promote a positive, safe, caring and co-operative, learning environment which ensures all of our children will develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to effectively participate in society.
Student Leadership - "We are Lancers! We are one!"
Opportunities for Student Leadership abound at G. B. Little Public School. Students learn skills in order to build a foundation for our Lancer Leaders program. These students use their leadership skills to provide a kind and caring environment throughout the school. The leadership opportunities include:
- Office Helpers
- Library Helpers
- Student Announcers
- Student Council
- Peer Leadership
- Student Ambassadors
- Primary Buddies
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Student Excellence
Academic excellence is a priority for all students at G. B. Little P.S. Staff and families work together to ensure high levels of achievement in numeracy and literacy for all students. Our teachers regularly meet in Professional Learning Communities in order to generate new innovative ideas and develop collaborative approaches to educating our students. In this way, we are able to foster student success throughout the year through continuous dialogue and engagement with each other.
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Special Education - ISP Developmental Disability
A valuable part of G.B. Little, are the students in our Primary, Junior and Intermediate Intensive Support D. D. classes. These students work with their teachers to learn both academic and life skills. In addition, these students are integrated throughout the school developing strong peer relationships and as ambassadors of cooperation, understanding and perseverance.
Full Day Kindergarten
In September 2010, the school began as one of the first sites for the Early Learning Program. This Ministry of Education initiative brings full day learning to Kindergarten for children four and five years-of-age. This program provides support for our youngest learners as they develop, play, learn and grow.
LEAP-Literacy Enrichment Academic Program
Learning together is the goal for students in our LEAP program (Grade 6 - 8). Students in this specialized program come together from many countries, with many languages and varied educational experiences. They are new to Canada and the school system and are supported by a LEAP teacher who provides intensive upgrading programs, with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
Pathways
For our Intermediate students, school initiatives focus on the development of critical thinking skills in all subjects. A core/rotary timetable allows students the opportunity to develop strong connections with teachers and receive specialized instruction. Working with the school guidance counsellor, the students are given the opportunity to learn about career pathways.
Student Life - Where You Belong
We have a very active and engaged student body at G.B. Little Public School. We encourage our students to show excellence through academic studies, positive character development, and participation in our many co-curricular clubs and teams. We provide opportunities for our students to learn additional skills through our athletics programs and our co-curricular clubs. Whether our Kindergarten students are experiencing a trip to the farm, or our primary students dance the evening away at the Folk Dance Jamboree, our dedicated staff always provide opportunities for our students to develop new skills and experiences. Some of the athletic activities offered include: Cross Country, Slo-Pitch, Borden Ball, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Track and Field.Some of the co-curricular activities offered at G.B. Little include: Folk Dance, Talent Show, Crochet Club, Recycling club, Eco Club, and Karaoke Club. For all of our students there is an opportunity to get involved!
What Sets Us Apart
George B. Little P.S. caters to a culturally mixed and socially diverse community from Kindergarten to Grade 8. We service students from a variety of cultural backgrounds with varied educational experiences. We regularly celebrate our successes through daily positive reflections over the announcements, as well as at our monthly recognition assemblies. Our staff meet regularly to discuss best practices for our students to become “high achievers” and we frequently monitor student progress in order to maximize student learning. At our school we have a “Good…Better…Best!” philosophy in student academic growth and character development. At G.B. Little, we regularly chant,…“We are Lancers…We are ONE!”
Parent and Community Engagement
At George B. Little P.S., we believe that education is a partnership involving parents and families. We have an active and involved School Council. Our dedicated Council helps to strengthen programs in our school in order to ensure that a high quality of education is available for all of the children at our school. Through various after school events and fundraising activities, our School Council has helped to support learning needs. At G.B. Little, we engage our community by having them participate in our Annual Spirit Day and Curriculum Night where all of our community partners, social service agencies, healthcare professionals, and local businesses meet with our families to celebrate our G.B. Spirit!
