Selwyn School is located in the St. Clair and O'Connor area next to Topham Park. We share a common yard with our next door neighbour, G.A. Brown Middle School. The school opened in January 1957 and celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2007. Selwyn is a kindergarten to Grade 5 school. The Selwyn Community Child Care Centre also operates within the school building.
Character Matters at Selwyn
At Selwyn, we believe that a positive school culture is an important criteria for an effective learning environment. We have embraced the Ministry of Education's Character Development initiative and have implemented it into the life of the school.
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An Emphasis on Teaching & Learning
At Selwyn, our focus is on the learning of our students. At Selwyn, staff collaborate to develop strong literacy-based programs for our students. Ongoing staff development in literacy instruction and a collaborative staff culture lead to strong programs in our classrooms. Staff meet on a regular basis to plan and assess student work jointly. Staff work to develop a partnership with parents/guardians in order to support the learning of our students. We focus on identifying students' strengths and needs and providing appropriate support to help them succeed.
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A Proud EcoSchool
We work to reduce impact on the environment and help our students learn to be environmental citizens. Selwyn began this journey in 2006 when we were certified as a Silver EcoSchool. We were proud to be certified Gold from 2007-10 & then from 2010-2013 we were recognized as a Platinum EcoSchool. Since then we are Silver. But we are aiming for higher results moving ahead.
Parent Involvement: It Takes a Village
At Selwyn, our students benefit from an active parent community. We value the involvement of our parents and families in the life of our school. There are many ways that community involvement enriches the life of our school through fundraising and spirit activities.
Student Life - Where You Belong
Selwyn staff organize a wide range of activities for students. These include:
- intramural sports
- school teams and groups (such as Cross-country, Track and Field, Volleyball, Folkfest)
- student events such as the concerts and talent shows
- student leadership opportunities such as Office Helpers, Morning Announcers, Door Monitors, Library Helpers, Kindergarten Helpers, and emcees for various events
- We Club for our Grade 5 students who plan fundraising and awareness events through Spirit Days
What Sets Us Apart
Selwyn is a thriving smaller community school with a staff dedicated to working together to provide effective classroom programs. Selwyn staff collaborate in program planning and student assessment. Selwyn staff and parents are dedicated to organizing a range of activities for students which enrich the learning environment by introducing new experiences and building community through fun events.
Parent and Community Engagement
The Selwyn School Council holds regular almost monthly evening meetings. Parents work to harness the energy and knowledge in the parent community, to raise additional funds for the school, and to organize events to strengthen the school community. The Intergenerational Teaching and Learning in our Communities Program (IT-LC) links local seniors with Grade 5 students to learn crafts. The program is run by the East York Community Care Access Centre.
