At Pauline Jr - we are safe, kind and respectful. Pauline Junior Public School is a community school located near the corner of Bloor and Dufferin. Pauline Junior Public School offers a comprehensive program for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Our talented and dedicated staff strive to meet the academic, emotional, physical and social needs of our students. We work hard to ensure that there is a climate of respect, that diversity is honoured and that children are encouraged to be curious, creative and responsible. Pauline Jr offers an extended-day program from 8:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The additional 30 minutes per day allows students in Grades 1-6 to study Spanish for 150 minutes a week.
Technology at Pauline
Our computer lab allows students to learn responsible use of the internet and expand their knowledge and skills. Students work and create with our Interactive White Boards (Smart Boards) through the use of multimedia projectors. We are fully Wi-Fi and we are expanding our integration of technology every year.
Interesting Feature
International Language - Spanish
This program offers all of our Grade 1 to Grade 6 students the opportunity to learn an additional language. We currently offer Spanish. The Integrated Day program allows for students to have 150 minutes a week of this specialized programming.
More Information about Pauline Junior Public School
Ontario Early Years Centre
This program offers a place where parents, caregivers and grandparents with children aged 0-6 can: enjoy learning & literacy programs, learn about healthy child development and have the support of Early Years staff and members of their community. Pauline's site offers an Early Learning Drop-in and a number of pre-registered programs.
Communication with Parents - The Agenda
Students in Grades 1-6 all receive an agenda. We want our students to be strong independent learners. Students work with them daily and we encourage our parents to read the opening pages of the agenda for information about Pauline and to sign it daily. It is a great way to communicate with the teacher as well.
On-going Professional Development for our Staff
As life-long learners it is our goal to support student success. The staff members of Pauline PS - our Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Office Staff and Caretakers regularly participate in professional development. This is also supported through our Literacy and Numeracy Book Rooms which provide staff with resources to use in their classrooms.
Before and After Care - PLASP
We welcome PLASP to Pauline Jr PS. PLASP is our provider of before- and after- care for our students JK-Grade 6. Please note this is for students registered at Pauline Jr PS only. If you would like more information - please visit PLASP.com or call 647-484-4372 for more information. Spaces are available.
Additional Features
- Safe and Caring Environment
- Primary and Junior Choirs
- Volunteers in classes and library
- Terry Fox Day Activities
- Partnerships are Important to us
- Daily Physical Activity Room
- Monocliffs- Outdoor Ed. Centre
- Scientists in Schools
Student Life - Where You Belong
Our outstanding staff demonstrate their commitment to our students on a daily basis in a number of ways. A typical day at Pauline Jr, starts with focused instruction in Literacy and Mathematics, followed by a half hour of instruction in International Languages or African Heritage. Our afternoons are spent learning Science, Social Studies, Music and Physical Education. Student may also participate in library or computer lab activities to round out the day. At Pauline Jr PS, students are also involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities thanks to the dedication of our staff. Students can join clubs, such as: Art Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Primary/Junior Choirs or the Silver Birch Reading Club. We also offer a variety of competitive and non-competitive sports activities, such as: Cross Country, Volleyball, Badminton, Track and Field, to name a few.
What Sets Us Apart
Pauline is a small school in a wonderful diverse and vibrant community just steps away from Bloor and Dufferin. We value a balanced approach to learning - one that focuses on high expectations for academic achievement combined with promoting fitness and health. With the support of the School Council, students have had classroom chess classes, a variety of cultural presentations and various other events for the school. Our students go on a variety of field trips and we have visiting performers (ex. Dufflebag Theatre) who come to the school for special assemblies.
Parent and Community Engagement
At Pauline PS, we have: field trips to the Gladstone Public Library, the local fire hall, neighbourhood stores and services in the community to extend and enrich children's learning - Partnerships with OISE to provide practice teaching placements and internships for student teachers - Partnerships with High Schools to provide Co-op placements for secondary school students - Our School Community Liaison Officer delivers street proofing, anti-bullying programs Parents interested in getting more involved can: serve on the Pauline School Council, assist with the School Council fundraising initiatives, school yard greening AND volunteer to read with students and as supervisors on class field trips.