Fairmount Public SchoolADDRESS: 31 Sloley Rd, Scarborough, ON
M1M 1C7PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6240EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairmountGRADE RANGE: JK to 8
ARTS BASEDCURRICULUM/S.T.E.A.M.Fairmount PublicSchool is the Arts BasedCurriculum School forthe South EastQuadrant of theTDSB. Through the artsand STEAM we provideopportunities forstudents to developcritical thinking skills andto build their knowledgethrough inquiry andexperience. In2016/2017 we will alsobring a focus inSTEAM education.This brings together thearts, science,technology, engineeringand math throughinquiry based learning.
Fairmount Public School was built in 1951 at the foot of FairmountAvenue, now known as Dorset Road. Additions were made to theoriginal 8-room building in 1953, 1956 and 1962. An interestinghistorical feature of the school is a set of three architecturalsculptures designed by the builder, Murray Brown, depicting thebasic skills of reading, writing and mathematics. These are on theoutside north wall of the school. Centred in an olderneighbourhood, bordering on the Scarborough Bluffs, the schoolhas seen a great fluctuation in enrolment over the years.Currently, the school population is stable as more young familiesmove into the community. We currently house a SunshineDaycare.
Defining Arts BasedEducationan APPROACH to TEACHING in which students construct anddemonstrate UNDERSTANDING through an ART FORM.Students engage in a CREATIVE PROCESS which CONNECTSan art form and another subject area and meets EVOLVINGOBJECTIVES in both.© The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Students at Fairmount Learn about Hela, Cells and DNAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKCAQGl453I&index=2&list=PLl-Mqs2szd8N_EuoTBoltEzumTZMezLpw
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Reggio...."Nothing without joy." (Loris Malaguzzi)Our full day Kindergarten classrooms are being inspired by the workof educators in a town in Italy called Reggio Emilia. The educatorsthere have become world renowned in their approach to EarlyChildhood Education. The value they place on teaching children touse the arts as a means of thinking and expression fits well with ourown ABC and inquiry approach.
Free The ChildrenWe are proud to be affiliated with Free The Children. Since 2007,our students have raised sufficient funds to build a school in Africa. What an achievement! This year we had our own mini "We Day"assembly. For 2014-15 each class is raising $50.00 to buy a goat fora family in Africa.
TechnologyWe are committed to providing our students with experiences usinga variety of Technological tools. Chromebooks, Ipads, and desktopcomputers add to the work that our students complete. We continueto build resources for technology each year.
Positive ClimateAt Fairmount we continue to strive for a positive climate whichinvites all learners to strengthen who they are as individuals and tobuild their self-esteem. We also incorporate mindfulness in ourschool life such as gratefulness journals, yoga and meditation.
Additional Features● Safety Patrollers● Library and Computer Lab● STEAM Hub
● Peer Mentorship Boys/Girls Club● Various clubs and activities
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4480&schoolId=1152
Student Life - Where You Belong
Our students at Fairmount are taught to speak out and beinvolved in their learning. Student voice is an important partof our culture and we value the ideas and suggestions fromour grade 1 to 8 Student Council. Our school is a very activeplace to learn. All students are encouraged to join one of themany clubs or teams that are offered. Our Arts Basedapproach teaches students to become creative problemsolvers. We have many guest artists who come into theschool to work with students on special art projects. We focus on having older students know their own learningstyles so they understand the best ways to experienceacademic success. The older students work with theyounger ones as learning buddies. Many of our students areinvolved in activities outside of the school (i.e. dance,hockey, soccer) so they are learning to balance busyschedules. Our students go on a number of trips and we tryto have all of the grade 5 to 8 students attend an overnightoutdoor education experience (Kearney & Sheldon).Fairmount students are a well rounded happy group!
What Sets Us Apart
When you walk through the halls of Fairmount you cansense something very special. The atmosphere is warmand inviting and student work adorns our hallways. Students are valued, included and have a voice! Ourcommitted, experienced parents and staff work closely inorder to meet the needs of our students. Our status as anABC school allows children the opportunity to not onlydevelop academic skills but valuable learning and life skills. The arts allow for differentiated instruction and children canlearn through their preferred modality. Staff andparents support the arts, sports, literacy and countless otheractivities such as Scientists in the Schools where we alwaysneed extra hands! Fairmount is a very busy, active placewith many people coming and going with one thing in mind,the well being of all of our students. We are all committed toraising life-long learners, critical thinkers and responsiblecitizens. We truly live by and believe that it takes a village toraise children. Fairmount is that village!
Parent and Community Engagement
Dedicated parents share their time and abilities within the schoolcommunity fueled by the desire to make Fairmount the best learningenvironment that it can be for present and future students. Parentshelp our young learners by volunteering in the classroom; lendingtheir professional expertise to projects and special events andliteracy programs. Valuable resources are acquired throughsuccessful fundraising events such as our annual book fair and FallFair. Proceeds are poured directly back into the school in the formof technology, manipulatives and other supports to enhancelearning. Hours of work are committed to school council by parentsand to extra-curricular activities such as coaching sports, theatrearts, art clubs and more! The result is a strong, friendly supportiveschool community which models for students what hard work, funand teamwork can accomplish.
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Fairmount Public SchoolADDRESS: 31 Sloley Rd, Scarborough, ON
M1M 1C7TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6240EMAIL: [email protected]
