Birch Cliff Public School ADDRESS: 1650 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1S2 PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6060 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchcliff GRADE RANGE: JK to 8

Birch Cliff P.S. is a school steeped in the history of Scarborough. Mrs. Reece, the first principal at Birch Cliff, left a journal dating back to 1916. Entries provide a glimpse of life at the school; Our successes at the Agincourt and New Market School Fairs, Neighbourhood watching children perform in concerts, spelling bees, plays and Our neighbourhood, contributing to the war effort in WWII. Our school focus on academics, athletics and the arts parallels the school’s vision of situated above the almost a century ago! We recognize the part our school played in , the history of the community and know that the tradition of high contains many excellent expectations has remained steadfast at Birch Cliff. As a facilities such as the partnership of staff, parents and students, we will continue a great heritage. Birchmount Community Centre, a library, parks and beautiful landscaping. Our Community In 1916, Birch Cliff Public School was constructed at the corner of Birchcliff Avenue and Stop 7, . The first room of the original four rooms was completed for September 5, 1916. Over the years, rooms and wings have been added. The first class consisted of 43 students with Mrs. Ellen Reece, Principal. Today we serve over 360 students, many of whom are second or third generation Birch Cliff students. In 1991, over 1,600 former students returned for the school's 75th anniversary. More Information about Birch Cliff Public School

Additional Features

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4336&schoolId=1112 Student Life - Where You Belong

Our focus is on the four A's: Arts, Academics, Athletics and Attitude.We approach these goals through innovative classroom lessons, use of technology, houseleague, a variety of extra curricular activies (sports, theatre, crafts, music), excursions to many interesting places and guest speakers. The school program is generously supported by a very active Parent Council cementing a partnership between school and community and thus enhancing student engagement. At Birch Cliff we truly are a family. .

What Sets Us Apart community relationship as defined by our active parent eco-school extra curricular - athletics,robotics, chess, craft, theatre auditions, clay mask- sports and arts pioneering full day kindergarten autism program innovations with technology strategies - developing and utlizing innovativeteaching strategies, inquiry based learning, accountable talk, to keep abreast of current partnerships between elementary and secondary

Parent and Community Engagement

Parents, here's some things to get involved in!

- Business support of our school events - Arts Council - Junior Achievement /Skills - Support of Birchmount Community Centre Food Drives - School use of Birch Cliff area facilities: Birchmount Community Centre, library, parks - Active School Council/Home and School - Regular parent volunteers assist in the school's library and in classrooms and fundraising events 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: Birch Cliff Public School ADDRESS: 1650 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1S2 TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6060 EMAIL: [email protected]