At Summitview PS, we strive to prepare our students for success now and in the future by developing critical thinking, collaborative skills, a growth mindset, and the understanding of our ability to make a difference as Global Citizens; as well as focusing on Math, Modern Learning and Mental Health. We work to provide diverse learning experiences in order to capture the interest of all of our students. The learning and safety of each student at our school is important to us.
We encourage our students to get involved in the school through many different extra-curricular activities such as sports teams, Social Justice Committee, Spirit Committee, Band, Choir, Robotics Club and many more opportunities that are offered throughout the year.
A strong school-home connection is essential to the academic and social-emotional growth of our children. It is important for Teachers, DECEs, Educational Assistants, Administration, School Council, Office Staff, Custodians and Parents/Guardians to work together to foster a positive, respectful and inclusive learning environment where all students have opportunities to be successful.
Mission
We are committed to ensuring that all our students are provided with a literacy rich academic programme and are encouraged to develop positive character traits and a healthy lifestyle which will contribute to their immediate and world communities. We celebrate our heritage and prepare for changes in the future. We value and respect a diverse community of learners.
History
Summitview P.S. belongs to an era of Canadian history where the school functions as part of the community. Many families share stories of the generations who attended Summitview P.S. New families moving into the area become part of the family and events, adding to the ever-present living history. History is a living thing not just the past but a day to day active and vibrant life at the school.
The original building burned in 1916. It was rebuilt in 1918. Additions were built in 1925, 1938, 1945 and 1992. Originally the building was named Stouffville Public and Continuation School (1918). At that time the building supported learning for the town's elementary and high school students, with the Superintendents taking office in the upper dormers. When Stouffville District Secondary School opened in 1954, the building was named Stouffville Public School (1954) followed by the renaming of Summitview P.S. in 1958. This historic building is situated on the Main Street in Stouffville. Most of our students walk, ride bikes or rollerblade to school.
Programs
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Summitview P.S. support student learning through the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other co-curricular activities.
Our school:
- promotes a safe and supportive learning environment. This is done through the Board's Safe Schools Policy and Procedures and the Character Education Initiatives
- provides Special Education Programs
- provides a before and after school program.
We are also very proud to offer the following programs to our students:
- Anti-Bullying Programs
- Guest speakers and workshops
- Ongoing and informal social skills counseling
- Kinark Family Services
- Progressive Discipline Model
- Student Leadership program
- VIP program
- Character Education
- Outdoor Education
