Sprucecourt Public School is a Kindergarten to Grade Eight school in the Cabbagetown area of Toronto. The school population averages around 330 students, many of whom are second and third language learners. The largest language groups other than English are Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, and Somali. We strive to make all children and families feel welcomed at Sprucecourt.
Our Values serve as the guide to all decisions we make.
WE VALUE
- Respect and Responsibility
- Local and Global Citizenship
- Social Justice
- Reflective and Innovative Practice
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Shared Leadership
- Consistent and Appropriate Programming
- Healthy Living.
School Yard and Playscape
Sprucecourt sits on a beautiful property, providing our students with a variety of play and relaxation areas. Extensive fundraising has resulted in the building of our new play structure, which sits alongside our basketball court, soccer and baseball fields and greened areas.
Interesting Feature
Arts Focused Learning
From the moment you walk past Sprucecourt you will see evidence of our commitment to the arts. Visiting artists work with all students and teachers each year, often culminating in gallery walks and art sales for our community. In addition, numerous performances are booked each year, exposing our students to music, dance and theatrical performances. Students also attend performances and galleries outside the school.
More Information about Sprucecourt Public School
Parent and Family Literacy Centre
Throughout the day parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their small children to our centre. Come by to meet other parents, join in songs and games, and participate in our weekly cooking classes. Please phone the school for hours and days of operation.
Technology
Sprucecourt has recently purchased two additional SmartBoards and another 25 iPads. In some classrooms teachers use Smartboard technology to deliver lessons, and access the available Elmos and projectors to enhance teaching and learning opportunities.
Extra Curricular Activities
Students at Sprucecourt have the opportunity to participate in many extra curricular activities. These include: African Drumming groups, choir, art club, Horizons tutoring, HEROS for Hockey and countless sport teams that may be competitive and/or focus on skill development, and team play. We have even added a juggling/circus club this year.
Nutrition Programs
At Sprucecourt we offer a universal snack program, with all students receiving a healthy snack each day. In addition, our students have the opportunity to take part in our hot lunch program, where healthy, balanced lunches are prepared on the premises for our participating students each day. Breakfast is also available to all students starting at 8:15 in the morning.
Additional Features
- Student Council
- Partnerships with external agencies
- Student leadership opportunities
- Eco School- Silver
- Yearbook club
- Field trips to enhance curriculum
- School Community Food Garden
- STEM Club
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students at Sprucecourt are encouraged to have a well balanced school life, with a focus on academics, extra curricular activities, student leadership opportunities, character education with additional opportunities outside the school. Within the classrooms we offer a rich curriculum, with many experiential opportunities. Out of classroom experiences offer students new ways to learn and different opportunities to share what they know. Chess instruction is offered to our grade two classes, and to all who want to join our chess club. Specialists are brought in to many of our classrooms to support programming. These include Scientists in the School, visiting artists, storytellers, and parents sharing their expertise with our students. A wide variety of experiences exist for our students outside of the classroom. This includes numerous and varied field trips and outdoor education opportunities.
What Sets Us Apart
We are a mid-sized school, with a diverse population of teachers and students. By creating an inclusive, positive and caring environment, everyone is made to feel welcome at Sprucecourt. Our staff bring a rich background which provides the diverse building blocks for our community of learners. Whether it is teachers speaking to parents in their first language, sharing their knowledge and passion for social justice issues, or reaching out and collaborating with community agencies - our staff demonstrate their commitment to the students of Sprucecourt each and every day.
Parent and Community Engagement
At Sprucecourt we have strong links to the community. These include public library class visits, medical students from the University of Toronto, Prime Mentors, visits to Riverdale Farm, partnership with Kiwanas Boys and Girls Club, York University and Horizons (Upper Canada College and Branksome Hall). One of Sprucecourt Public School's goals is to increase parent involvement in school. Currently, the school has in place: a School Council; a growing parent volunteer program; a Parenting Centre; school newsletters; classroom letters; information boards in the school and an outdoor sign, used to communicate upcoming events and school foci; parent workshops and information evenings, on topics identified as of interest to our parents; Lunch and Learn sessions, to meet informally with the principal and other parents.
