Blaydon Public SchoolADDRESS: 25 Blaydon Ave, North York, ON

M3M 2C9PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-2070EMAIL ADDRESS: Blaydon@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/blaydon/ GRADE RANGE: JK to 5

BuildingPartnershipsAt Blaydon, we value thegrowth and developmentof the whole child frompre-school age on up tothe end of Grade 5when they leave formiddle school. We liaisewith our on-site daycare,Blaydon CommunityDaycare to assist withreadiness activities forfuture students. We alsowork with outsideagencies and providereadiness workshops forparents and younglearners entering theschool system. Weprovide opportunities forstudents to buildleadership and empathyskills through activitiessuch as Capes for Kids,Jump Rope for Heart,and assemblies.

Blaydon Public School is located in the Downsview communitywest of Keele Street. The school opened in 1955 and wasexpanded in 1977. Blaydon is a small school in a close-knitcommunity serving a diverse cultural population. BlaydonCommunity Daycare is on site and serves our local community. Blaydon recognizes that our mission is to improve studentachievement and instill values that serve students and theirfamilies. Our focus is in the analysis of data and the design ofprograms to meet individual needs. Parents play an integral roleand are encouraged to be actively involved in school life byconnecting regularly with teachers, attending school functionssuch as School Council and other curriculum focused events.

Aiming HighAt Blaydon, we set high expectationsfor all students. Dedicated teachersprovide learning opportunitiesdesigned to build higher levelthinking across the curriculum both inthe 'outdoor' and indoorclassroom. We gather, assess data todesign learning tasks to meet the individual needs of all students.We offer special education programs and services to meet allneeds such as behavioural, communication, intellectual, physicaland multiple learning disabilities. All students are encouraged totake part in extra curricular activities: violin, skipping, /'blaydon'sgot talent', sports to develop their skills, interests and abilities.  

More Information about Blaydon Public School

Building Strong Literacy SkillsWe aim to build literacy skills that will encourage students to beactively engaged as a life long learner. Our school improvementplan focuses on implementing higher order thinking skills which willenable children to critically think and respond to a variety of socialjustice issues. These issues are presented through a variety ofmedia texts (books, videos).

NumeracyWe are learning to implement a balanced math program including 3part math lessons, math journals and higher order questioning toassist students as they solve complex problems. Mathmanipulatives and Math Talks are integrated into authentic learningopportunities designed  to provide students with  the strategies andtools they need to be effective problem solvers. 

Creating a Safe Community of Culture and CaringOur focus is to build a culture where students feel safe and areready to learn. We strive to ensure that we have a respectful,positive and supportive learning environment for all. Character Traitassemblies, 'Young Women on the Move', and Zones of Regulationbring an awareness to our students and demonstrate the need foran inclusive environment. 

Engaging our Parents and CommunityWe endeavour to involve parents as much as possible intheir children's learning and success. School Council workstogether with our Model Schools Community Support Worker toengage parents through  BBQ's, special interest speakers andcommunity supports. Council works diligently to assist staff andstudents with classroom learning, library, spirit days,  pizza days.

Additional Features● Extended French- Grades 4 and 5● Tutors in the Classroom● Resource Support Programs● Newcomer Kids Programme

● Special Education ISP Programs● Hungarian Settlement Worker● English language Learner Programs● Young Women on The Move

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3030&schoolId=30

Student Life - Where You Belong

Students at Blaydon are involved in a variety of activitiesdesigned to develop the whole child. Because we offer anextended French program for grades 4 and 5, many of ourinitiatives include French language opportunities. Studentscan take part in extra curricular sports activities such asultimate freesbie, soccer, cross country, track, volleyball andbasketball. They can learn about the environment throughECO initiatives, conservation awareness and school yardcleanup. The A Junior Buddy program has beenimplemented to give the opportunity for older students todevelop their leadership skills by engaging younger studentsin the school yard through cooperative games and activities.Blaydon is part of the Model School Cluster initiative and isoffered opportunities to visit special locations such as theScience Centre, the ROM and theatre performances.Students have opportunities to learn to ballroom dance, playthe violin, learn coding and play chess and mancala. Ourmorning meal snack program offers students a 3 partmeal and a healthy start to their day. Blaydon students havemany opportunities to learn about their world within theirsmall school environment.

What Sets Us Apart

At Blaydon, we work to create an inclusive and cooperativeenvironment where all students can experience success.Our primary goal is to build student success and instillvalues and beliefs that will enable students to be successfulmembers of society. Our staff work to differentiate instructionand provide students with the approach they need tocomplement their learning styles. In this way, we monitor,celebrate and  improve our efforts in providing a supportiveand challenging learning environment for all. Our teacherstake part in developing Teacher-Learning Criitical Pathwaysin literacy and mathematics. These pathways are designedto set goals for student learning and help to make informeddecisions for school improvement planning. Relevantmaterials focusing on social justice issues and individualpoints of view are an integral part of our Teaching-Learningcritical Pathways. Input is obtained from a variety of sourcessuch as student assessments, teacher feedback, parentfeedback and  surveys. Students routinely receive feedbackthat is constructive and positive.

Parent and Community Engagement

Blaydon strives to make our school the centre of the community. Wecollaborate with community/social agencies such as AdventurePlace, Sick Children's, Early Years Centre, 31 Division of the PoliceDepartment and the Downsview Public Library. School Council isinvolved in application of Safe and Caring Schools Policy, schoolimprovement planning, setting school budget, fundraising, equityand cultural issues,special events, planning end of term celebrationof student success events, selection of school photographycompany and planning graduation ceremonies.  They volunteer inthe classrooms and library and support parent evenings for health,parenting, school celebrations, family night and curriculum night.Parents, staff and community work together in a partnership whichconnects all stakeholders and strives to create high expectationsand success for all.

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: Blaydon Public SchoolADDRESS: 25 Blaydon Ave, North York, ON

M3M 2C9TELEPHONE: (416) 395-2070EMAIL: Blaydon@tdsb.on.ca