R.H. McGregor is located at the southwest corner of Mortimer and Coxwell in the former borough of East York. We are a dual track school offering both English (JK-5) and French Immersion (SK-5) programs to approximately 700 students. We offer academic support for students with special needs through classroom integration as well as resource and home-school programs. Our staff is a team of highly trained and professional teachers, student assistants, caretakers and office assistants. All bring special skills and expertise to their positions setting high expectations for all.
Mission Statement
At R.H. McGregor, our mission is to provide a safe, caring and bullying free environment, which meets the intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of our students. With the assistance of parents and the greater school community, we are committed to support our students and lead by example so that they may reach their full potential by focusing on the three R’s RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RIGHTS
Interesting Feature
School History
Our school was named in honour of Robert Henry McGregor who served East York in various public offices for 50 years. It first opened Sept. 19, 1922 at the northwest corner of Coxwell and Sammon Avenues on land sold for $1 by local resident Bill McKay, and was rebuilt on its current site in 1972. We are currently attached to the former East York Board of Education office which is now owned by Michael Garron Hospital as a medical arts building. Both the carved-stone school name and soldier's memorial from the original building are located at the front of the school.
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Focus on Student Achievement
Our focus here at R.H. McGregor is simple - to improve student achievement. Seven correlates of effective schools help us to keep our focus - a clear and focused mission, a safe and orderly environment, positive home and school relations, high expectations for success, frequent monitoring of student progress, multiple opportunities to learn and instructional leadership.
A Safe and Caring School
Children learn best in an environment that protects, nurtures and teaches them the skills they will need in order to be successful members of society. Our Caring and Safe Schools Committee along with our Code of Conduct, Peacemakers and Prefects programs all work together to ensure that all school & student safety concerns are dealt with promptly.
Caretakers of the Environment
Ecological literacy is an integral part of our classroom programs at R.H. McGregor. Our students, staff and parent community constantly strive to make environmental awareness part of everything we do.
Healthy Bodies - Healthy Minds
R.H. McGregor is a recognized Ontario Healthy School and an active member of the Toronto Schools on the Move program. In addition to our Daily Physical Activity program we offer a wide variety of competitive and non-competitive athletic opportunities for all our students.
Additional Features
- WiFi in the entire school
- High Parent Engagement
- Fall Fair
- French Immersion
- YMCA Daycare
Student Life - Where You Belong
As our school motto states, we are all learning and growing together. We have a wide variety of activities, programs and events that enhance each students' school experience. We have opportunities for students before, during and after school including those with an academic, athletic, leadership, arts and general interest focus. Our reading clubs operate throughout the entire school day and are all linked to our commitment of providing high expectations for our students. Our athletic program involves both competitive school teams as well as to ensure that all students have an opportunity to be active. Our Peacemaker, Prefect and Recess Revival programs all help teach important leadership skills while our choirs, instrumental ensembles and concerts allow students to tap into their more creative side. We also bring in a wide variety of outside organizations such as Arts Express, Hatch, Roots of Empathy and Scientists in the School to further enhance each students' school experience.
What Sets Us Apart
Working TOGETHER is what sets R.H. McGregor School apart from others! As our motto states, Learning and Growing Together, we strive to focus on our goals as a group, a team, as a community. Much like citizens of a small town come together to help each other, the R.H. McGregor "community" works together to ensure that students, staff and parents all have what they need to achieve our high expectations. Working TOGETHER we will continue to maintain a school that has:
- A Focus on High Expectations for Students and Staff
- A Safe and Caring Environment
- Balanced Literacy and Numeracy programs
- Regular and Current Professional Development Academic, Athletic, Arts and General Interest Programs
- A Wide Variety of Volunteer Opportunities
- Student Leadership Programs
- Character Development Programs
- Outreach to Community Members in Need
Parent and Community Engagement
Parents are a child's most important teacher so we encourage all parents to be involved in their child's school and education. We have a very active Parent and School Council (PSC) that meet once a month during the school year where parents are always welcome. Our Council provides a wide range of support to the school and our programs through fund-raising (Fall Fair, pizza lunches, after school movies, Ginger Bread House Decorating, etc.) and community building volunteering (Welcome Back BBQ, classroom support, excursions, etc.). Our community involvement extends to our neighbouring schools, Toronto Public Library, Michael Garron Hospital, YMCA, East York Community Care, Scouts Canada and various other organizations, agencies and charities.