Humewood Community School is located north of St. Clair Ave. and west of Christie St. at 15 Cherrywood Ave. The original school building was erected in 1914, but it was replaced in 1972. Through our school theme, 'Building our Community', we continue to develop partnerships with home and the community. The school serves over 480 children who come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Many speak languages other than English or French.
- Humewood Community School opens at 7:30 a.m. and has a Day Care and a Before/After Care Program. The school is permitted for activities that serve both the adults and children in the community.
- Within the main library is a networked computer lab that is available for students and teachers.
The Arts
Humewood Community School offers a variety of Arts-based programming. The following are available:
- Orff (for primary students)
- Strings - Grade 6 to 8
- Guitar Club
- Primary and Junior/Intermediate Choirs
- Drumming Workshops
- Art Club
- Drama Club
- School Play
- After 4 Programs - Art, Chess, Coding, Music and Dance!
- Dance-a-thon
- Artists in the School are provided to each classroom through the support of the School Council
Interesting Feature
OPAL
We are proudly an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school! Our students engage with loose parts during recess and outdoor play in a way that is respectful, encourages their creativity, and strengthens their self-confidence and well-being.
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Co-Curricular
"The Home of the Huskies". Humewood has a very active co-curricular program. The school offers the following: Basketball Team (Girls and Boys) Cross Country Team Ice Hockey (Co-ed) Softball (Co-ed) Track and Field Team Volleyball Team (Girls and Boys)
Native Languages Program
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 have the option of enrolling in our Native Language program. The curriculum includes the study of culture, traditions, history, worldviews, and the Ojibwe language.
Eco-School
Humewood is currently a Gold certified Eco-school. Many new initiatives and activities are planned for student and community involvement with the goal of earning gold status and beyond. We intend to let our diligent recycling program, school garden initiative, and classroom curricular programming help us achieve this goal!
Community Programs
Humewood has enjoyed successful working partnerships with the following groups that have provided enrichment opportunities for our staff, students, and parents:
- Jump Rope for Heart
- Roots of Empathy
- Chess Institute of Canada
- Restorative Practices Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Student Life - Where You Belong
Humewood Community School has a variety of clubs and co-curricular activities. As well, our After Four Program offers a number of choices for both primary and junior students. Students can register for these programs in the fall, winter, or spring term.
What Sets Us Apart
Humewood Enrichment Cluster Program
Enrichment Clusters is a school based program whereby each student in grades 1-7 are given an opportunity to be involved in a variety of enrichment activities run by parents and teachers.
Parent and Community Engagement
Our community members are an important component of our school life. We value the extended partnerships that have been established and work closely with the community on the following:
- Back-to-School Bar-be-que
- Humewood Fair
- Public Health
- Use of community resources
- Oakwood Public Library, Fire Station, Phil White Arena, etc.
- OISE Teacher Candidate Program, Secondary School Co-operative Education Program
- Parks and Recreation programs
- Skating Rink
- An active School Council
- Regular parent volunteers who assist in the classrooms and on excursions
- Curriculum meetings for parents
- Parent Representatives on School Committees
- Humewood Daycare
- Maplewood Before and After Care
- Mothercraft.
