Our Students
Pleasant Park Public School has an enrolment of approx. 550 students in Kindergarten classes and Early French Immersion classes from Grade 1 to Grade 6. Upon completion of the grade 6 program, our students go to Vincent Massey Public School or Alta Vista Public School. Our students are motivated learners who benefit from the advantages of home and community support.
Here are some comments from our students:
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“Pleasant Park is a wonderful school where students have an opportunity to learn the two official languages.”
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“J’aime cette école car on est comme une famille. On a aussi un bon esprit du sport et de très bons professeurs.”
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“Pleasant Park is a friendly school with many children to play with and be friends with.”
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“I love the arts and music program.”
Our Staff
Pleasant Park Public School has a Principal, a half-time Vice-Principal, 28 teachers, one office administrator, a half-time office assistant, a full-time and a half-time educational assistant, a chief custodian and a library technician on staff. Staff members represent a variety of expertise in music, athletics, computers and the arts. Teachers hold additional qualifications in Special Education, FSL, ESL, Drama, Reading, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Library Science, Computers, and Masters in Education.
Our Community
Our urban community, drawing from the Alta Vista area, is richly diverse and family oriented. The Pleasant Park School Council is a committed and active volunteer advisory group that welcomes the involvement of parents, staff and community members.
There is a high level of parent support for school and community activities.
Parent volunteers are considered an integral and essential part of the academic life of the school.
A before and after school program is offered by Aladin Daycare.
Pleasant Park students and their families enjoy the surrounding parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.
Here are some comments from our students and parents about staff:
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“I appreciate the efforts of all staff in providing a safe learning environment for my child who has life-threatening allergies.”
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“Staff at Pleasant Park support students in achieving high academic standards.”
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“Teachers are committed to providing enrichment opportunities in the Arts and Music which complement and enhance the curriculum.”
Mission Statement
Pleasant Park is our school. It is a safe school. We take care of ourselves, each other, and our environment. We learn in French and English. We use our knowledge and skills to best of our abilities, so that we can continue to learn throughout our lives. We make wise choices. We make a difference.
Pleasant Park est mon école. Je m`y sens en sécurité. Je me respecte, je respecte les autres et mon environnement. J’apprends en français et en anglais. J’utilise de mon mieux mon savoir et mes talents afin de les appliquer tout au long de ma vie. Je fais de bons choix. Je fais la différence.
Facilities and Resources
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A beautifully treed playground with three play structures and vast field areas divided into a Primary yard and a Junior yard
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A library/resource center with approximately 10,000 books
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A gym with a stage for student performances
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Technology in every classroom
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A Resource Room for teachers containing science and math manipulatives, children’s literature and leveled texts in French and English.