About Maple Leaf Public School
Maple Leaf Public School, built in 1912, is located on Culford at Rustic Road, serving mainly the Jane and Falstaff communities. The school serves 490 students
representing almost 23 different language groups. The ethnic and cultural backgrounds of our students are diverse. The staff at Maple Leaf work together to provide a positive learning, safe environment, as we believe that all students have the right to an educational setting where they may maximize their potential for learning and personal success. The school, in partnership with parent(s) and the community, assists our children in developing self-discipline and a sense of community, safety and respect for self and others.
¨ Total number of students: 490
¨ Gender :Female 188 44% Male 235 56%
¨ The majority of our students (approximately 65%) are of African heritage, mainly from the English-speaking Caribbean and Continent of Africa.
¨ About 15% are of South Asian heritage while 8% are of southeast Asian heritage.
¨ Primary language other than English 148 47%
¨ Students born outside of Canada:
Students living in Canada for 2 years or less 72% 
Students living in Canada for 3-5 years 72%
School Focus For This School Year:
¨ using the Open Court reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, language arts program
¨ developing our students' skills in technology
¨ improving the writing skills in all grades using First Steps
¨ developing the skills and talents of our students across
the arts
¨ using a positive approach to the management and learning of our students
(learning to love and loving to learn)
¨ maintaining a school-wide focus on an inclusive antiracist curriculum
¨ nurturing a positive family-like environment for our students, staff and community.
¨ working with the parents and the community
¨ assisting parents in the implementation of the school uniform
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