Braeburn is a small, culturally diverse school situated on the banks of the Humber River. Braeburn opened in 1969 as an open concept school: our movable walls continue to allow for flexible use of space including tutorial, individual classroom, and team teaching areas. In August of 2007 Braeburn Junior School became part of the Model Schools for Inner Cities Project Cluster 5. Model Schools for Inner Cities is an initiative that ensures students in the inner city grow up with all the positive choices and opportunities they need to thrive. We focus on the needs of the child and by working together with students, families, community and governments.

Braeburn Neighbourhood Place (BNP)

Braeburn Neighbourhood Place (BNP), a non-profit community services agency, is an integral part of our school community. It provides a wide range of services to our students and the immediate neighbourhood, including a pre-school, and school-age daycare that is housed on school property, before and after school programs and nutrition programs. 

More Information About Braeburn Junior School

Student Success

Braeburn has a collaborative staff of 21 individuals including teachers, support staff and administration. The staff is engaged in ongoing staff development during and after school hours with the goal of improving student achievement and well-being.

Community Engagement

We work in partnership with students from Humber College and George Brown College.As well, staff, students, parents and community resources such as Etobicoke Children's Centre work together to create a caring, supportive school environment where all members can achieve their full potential.

Literacy

Together, our staff plan strategies to implement curriculum to meet the needs of students and increase skill levels in all areas. Our plan is based on data from sources including report card marks, EQAO scores, DRA, surveys of staff, students and parents, and demographics. It also includes goals set by our School Council and the Model School for Inner Cities.

Numeracy

Our staff work collaboratively to implement high yield strategies such as the three part lesson and use of manipulative materials to enhance mathematical understanding

Pathways

• to develop character education

• to use daily school planners with all students in grades 1 to 5

• to celebrate student learning through assemblies, displays, parent evenings and publication of articles in the school newsletter

Student Life - Where You Belong

We have high expectations for student discipline. We implement character education and inspire students of Braeburn to:

• respect others, self and property; respect the right of all students to learn and all teachers to teach;

• demonstrate good manners, courtesy and basic life skills;

• be honest and responsible for actions; solve and prevent problems; do their best and work to their capabilities;

• be safe; speak appropriately using respectful language, tone and body language; and actively participate in making Braeburn a great place. 

What Sets Us Apart

Technology is becoming an increasingly important aspect of school life. At Braeburn we have taken steps to infuse technology in teaching and learning. Students are growing up in a digital age. Therefore, we continuously provide them with opportunities to learn with computers as they learn content related to curriculum objectives. Our teachers are using technology to assist them in teaching to engage students and support student success.

We have:

• interactive whiteboards in almost every class

• mobile lab of notebooks

• pods of iPads in every class

• wireless access to the internet

Parent and Community Engagement

Our School Council has a growing number of parent members. Parent and community volunteers assist in a wide range of school programs and support community partnerships:

• Literacy program parent partnerships

• Fundraising initiatives

• Literacy, Numeracy, Safe School, Anti-racist & Equity

• Fundraising

Community Partnerships:

• Braeburn Neighbourhood Place

• York University, Humber College and George Brown College

• Etobicoke Children's Centre

• Toronto Police Department - classroom programs

• Toronto Fire Department

• The Elms Junior Middle School

• Toronto Public Libraries

• Toronto Public Health Department