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Cresthaven Public School
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46 Cresthaven Dr, North York, ON
M2H 1M1
(416) 395-2240
Cresthaven@tdsb.on.ca
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/cresthavenps
JK to 6
At Cresthaven we believe in "Education for All".
Our School
Cresthaven Public
school is in the Leslie
and Finch area of
Toronto. Our school
was built in 1973 to
serve the changing
needs of our
community. Cresthaven,
a neighbourhood school,
serves approximately
230 students from
Junior Kindergarten to
Grade six. Our
families represent
many languages and
cultures from around the
world.
Every child can succeed
if they are given enough
support and time to
develop his or her skils.
We focus on respect:
respect for self, respect
for others, respect for
our school and respect
for the environment.
At Cresthaven Public School everyone is special. We work with
our community to ensure that Cresthaven is a dynamic learning
centre where every member feels respected, valued and
welcome. Our goal is to foster in our students a love of learning
and a desire to do their best.
At Cresthaven our goal is to keep students first by:
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Enhancing classroom and school libraries
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Developing our online presence
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Including the arts across the curriculum
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Using assessment data to drive appropriate literacy and
mathematics programs
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Ensuring success for every student by developing
programs that include remediation or enrichment
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Participating in Toronto Schools on the Move, Terry Fox,
Jump Rope for Heart and many other physical activities
Student Achievement and the
Whole Child
At Cresthaven we look at all aspects
of a child's learning. We want every
child to have a healthy and curious
mind in a healthy body. We know that
children learn to read so that they
can read to learn! That is why literacy
is a focus in every grade and every class at Cresthaven. Learning
math is more than learning basic skills. It is about developing
mathematical understanding and problem solving skills that our
students can apply in their lives now and in the future. Cresthaven
offers After-School Programs for students. These programs are
Mandarin Language, Chess, Computers and Mad Science.
More Information about Cresthaven Public School
Literacy
Literacy means reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and
representing. We have many programs to support literacy,
including:a Reading Recovery Program, Reading Buddies, an early
identification process to identify students at risk and give them extra
support, literacy workshops for teachers and support staff, a
comprehensive primary literacy program.
Numeracy
We have the Nelson Math series throughout the school, maximum
time on task with direct instruction on all math strands, an early
identification process to identify students at risk and give them extra
support, numeracy workshops for teachers and support staff, a
large collection of items for hands on math including laptops for
students in our grade 6 classrooms.
Character Education
Character is what we do when no one is looking! At our school we
celebrate a character attribute every month with announcements
and an awards assembly. We recognize student and staff
successes with Winits, certificates, assemblies and announcements
and we're always working hard to help build students' self discipline
and positive attitudes.
Information Communication Technology
Computers and technology are part of our world. Students need to
know how to access and evaluate the information they find.We use
ICT knowledge to locate, retrieve, organize, manipulate, analyze
and evaluate information, use computer technology across the
curriculum, a range of ICT tools such as Smart Boards and
computers.. Our school is part of the TDSB STEM initiative.
Additional Features
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3080&schoolId=80
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students at Cresthaven are able to take ownership of their school and community through participation
in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. A few of the choices available to students are Silver Birch
Reading Club, Cross Country, Track and Field, dance clubs, board games clubs, and card making club.
As well students may develop their leadership skills as office helpers, kindergarten helpers, library
monitors and as Cresthaven Ambassadors.
What Sets Us Apart
Cresthaven Public School is a small school with a diverse parent community. It is seen as the
"community school" where the majority of students live in the neighbourhood. Thanks to the School
Council's fundraising initiatives, we have been able to provide enrichment activities for our students such
as field trips, skating, Scientist in the School, Dufflebag Theatre, musical performances and several
SmartBoards. Cresthaven is a safe and caring environment where teachers and staff have high
expectations for students and an excellent rapport with them. Our staff believe that all students can
learn and reach their potential, given time and support.
Parent and Community Engagement
At Cresthaven Public School, we have a committed and highly
involved School Council with strong links that undertake fundraising
activities and school projects. The council meets every month to
discuss school matters and new parents are always welcome to
come and participate. Every class has a good base of parent
volunteers who assist on class trips as needed. Cresthaven also
working closely with our on site Child Care - Kids Haven. As well, to
assist with the our participation in the "Toronto Schools on the
Move" we have a strong partnership with our community Public
Health Nurse. In the immediate community we also take advantage
of partnerships with Adventure Place to provide early intervention
and identification of students at risk, Galati Brothers Supermarket,
the public library, community centre and ice rink and the police
officer liason from 33 division.
TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They are
community-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety of
opportunities 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 financial
stability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Cresthaven Public School
ADDRESS:
46 Cresthaven Dr, North York, ON
M2H 1M1
TELEPHONE:
(416) 395-2240
EMAIL:
Cresthaven@tdsb.on.ca
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3080&schoolId=80