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PHONE NUMBER: (416) 393-9450

GRADE RANGE: JK to 8

EMAIL ADDRESS: Bowmore@杏吧Pro.on.ca

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Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School's Mission Statement

Bowmore P.S. is a large, dynamic Kindergarten to Grade 8 learning community of approximately 1050 students and over 90 staff members. Our school is situated in the Upper Beaches, and is the combination of the twinning of two former schools in 1989 (Bowmore Road P.S. built in 1923, and Fairmount Park Senior School built in 1963). The school offers a variety of programs, including Early French Immersion, Gifted Intensive Support Program and Learning Disability Intensive Support Program. Bowmore takes pride in providing multiple ways of supporting student interests, needs, voice, and choice which is what makes it such a wonderful place to learn!


Learning & Technology

 As a school community, our goal is to create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment that fosters the critical consciousness and anti-oppressive and anti-racist stance needed for children to grow, learn, contribute and be empowered. Our teaching staff is engaged in finding different ways to design and deliver inclusive lessons to differentiate and diversify their teaching and assessment practices, utilizing a variety of digital tools including iPads, Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards, and other assistive technology. 

More Information About Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School

Literacy

Bowmore staff are dedicated to developing critical thinking skills and improving student reading and writing achievement results and abilities. Resources in both English and French are used to support literacy learning including assistive technology, and print resources providing a cross-curricular teaching approach to integrating science and social studies. 

Numeracy

Bowmore continues to have a school-wide focus on Numeracy and problem-solving. With this focus, teachers concentrate on sound teaching strategies that reinforce and deepen mathematical concepts. Students engage in Three-part lessons, Bansho, Gallery Walks, and equity focussed lessons as vehicles to heighten greater mathematical thinking and understanding.

We will continue to focus on using a wide range of math manipulative to provide students with increased hands on learning opportunities in mathematics. We will also to be using digital resources including Mathology as a tool to further engage students in Math learning. 

Caring and Safe Schools

The Caring and Safe Schools Committee is responsible for helping to create a safer, healthier and more inclusive school community. The committee assembles to target facilities issues, problem-solve emergent issues, and respond with concrete solutions. It guides school wide inclusion campaigns, police intervention programs, and guidance supports.
 

Grade 7 & 8 leaders will be receiving peer mediation training so that they can help to mitigate and resolve school yard conflicts between students. The PALS program provides safe and inclusive opportunities for students to learn new games and activities led by grade 5 and 6 student leaders. 

The Arts

Bowmore provides integrated Arts opportunities. Students engage with programs such including presentations from storytellers, authors, dance and music groups and Indigenous artists. Strong music programs provide opportunities for students to participate in choirs and musical performances.


Additional Features

  • Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist Focus
  • Assistive Technology/Device Access
  • Indigenous Education / Perspectives
  • Special Education and Inclusion
  • Gold Status Eco School
  • Swimming Program
  • Dynamic Extra-Curricular programs
  • French Programs and Gifted Program

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Student involvement is an important part of a sense of belonging in school life. Listening to student 'voice' and honouring student 'choice' are fundamental to engaging students outside of the classroom, and staff have responded by providing a variety of opportunities to get involved and be a part of things.

 
School and community leadership opportunities come in the form of Bowmore's Student Voice Committee, its Student Leadership Team, and its Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) group. There are an abundance of clubs and teams available to students at Bowmore: Eco Team, Art Club, Math Club, Robotics Club, Basketball, Swim Team, Track and Field, Soccer, Cross Country Running, to name a few. Student leaders act as school representatives in a variety of ways such as Reading Buddies, Classroom Helpers, Eco Activists, Peer Mediators, School Ambassadors, and PALS. 
 
 

WHAT SETS US APART

Bowmore is a large, community school serving a diverse student population. The school offers Special Education progams (including Gifted and Learning Disabilities Intensive Support Programs) as well as French Immersion (JK-8) and Extended French (7 & 8) programs. Teaching staff, administration, School Council, families and community partners work together to create a positive, inclusive learning culture.
 
At Bowmore teaching staff dedicate themselves to providing students with a well-rounded curriculum with an emphasis on technology, the environment, social justice and the arts. Many staff members coach an array of teams, and facilitate a variety of clubs. Much of the learning that takes place at Bowmore is supported by a strong Student Voice Committee and a committed parent community. Through School Council fundraising efforts, students at Bowmore benefit from increased access to arts performances, enriched science and music curricula, special events and excursions.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Bowmore has a very active School Council that meets regularly throughout the year. They partner with school administration, teaching staff and the school trustee to support a positive school atmosphere focused on student success. Council members participate on a number of school advisory committees. They coordinate special events such as pizza lunches and family movie nights, and support Literacy and Equity initiatives. The council also provides funds for Scientist in the School, Visiting Artists, Plays and Guest Speakers. School Council works with teachers to purchase enrichment items and support field trips that enhance learning. School Council welcomes all parents to participate in school events and invites them to come out to their monthly meetings.