Spirit Days at Davisville JPS
We have planned a number of Spirit Days for the month of December. Spirit Days/Weeks really bring a lot of joy to the school and promote school spirit. They also allow students and staff to have fun and have a positive impact on school connections, collaboration and creativity. It is simply a great way for students to show spirit and school pride and to simply have fun! At our school, we strive to create spirit days that are inclusive of all our students regardless of their unique identities and pick themes that are respectful of all students and where all can participate.This year, we will be having 3 spirit days in December to help foster our sense of community and provide a little bit of extra fun for the month. Spirit Days are a great way to show our energy, enthusiasm and pride at our school. Here are some upcoming dates to note:
Friday, Dec. 6- Sports Jersey/Team or Davisville Spirit Wear Day
Friday, Dec. 13- Holiday Themed Clothing/Favourite Sweater Day
Friday, Dec. 20- PJ or Comfy Clothing Day
Thank you to Ms. Harnick and Ms. Casselman for organizing these events. We are looking forward to a fun filled December.
Grade 8 Open House at CTA (Central Toronto Academy)
Attention Grade 8 Families!Please note that there is an upcoming Open House taking place on Thursday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM. This is an exciting opportunity for families to learn more about CTA and the programming they offer. Please see the information below from the CTA team:
For more information, visit our website.
Important: Change to Application Process
Please note that ALL students must apply to attend CTA. This year, there is no longer a right of access to CTA based on home address or previous attendance patterns. To learn more about the new application process, visit:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Secondary-Schools-Without-a-Boundary.
Recap of Our Last Tea & Talk Session
At our last Tea and Talk session, we were deeply honored to have Indigenous Elder, Dr. Bob Phillips, join us to teach about the Seven Grandfather Teachings. This year, we are working closely with Dr. Phillips, leveraging his expertise to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into our school culture and curriculum.
One key initiative, as shared during the session, is aligning our character education program with the Grandfather Teachings. Students are actively learning about these teachings in their classes and are being recognized for demonstrating them during our Recognition Assemblies. This approach not only enriches their understanding but also fosters a deeper connection to the values of respect, humility, honesty, wisdom, truth, bravery, and love.
We look forward to continuing this important journey together.
Class Excursion to Little Canada
This past Monday, Ms. Casselman, Ms. Hatcher and Mrs. Sullada's classes visited Little Canada. Students had the opportunity to see Canada from a smaller perspective! The students really enjoyed completing a scavenger hunt to find the different places, significant buildings and people in Canada. A field trip to Little Canada offers an immersive experience where visitors explore miniature models of iconic Canadian landmarks and cities. The exhibits showcase Canada's diverse culture, history, and geography through intricate and interactive displays.
Infusing Indigenous Knowledge into Our Curriculum & Daily Teaching
Like all of our other classes at both Davisville and Spectrum, students in Ms. Preketes’ class are learning about the 7 Grandfather Teachings. This month, the focus has been on the teaching of Respect represented by the Buffalo in Indigenous teachings.
After learning about the importance of the Buffalo and how it is interconnected to all other teachings, students were asked to create a piece of writing sharing how they show respect in all areas that Indigenous teachings have taught us- respect to our elders, respect to each other, respect to ourselves and respect to the environment.
Students in Ms. Preketes’ class are also learning about the importance of the Wampum in Indigenous culture. Students learned that Wampum’s are a symbol of peace, recording events, togetherness and treaties. The colours that are featured in the Wampum are purple, which represents treaties and white which represents peace and friendships. Students then created their own Wampum belts to represent peace and friendships amongst each other and their class.
After learning about the importance of the Buffalo and how it is interconnected to all other teachings, students were asked to create a piece of writing sharing how they show respect in all areas that Indigenous teachings have taught us- respect to our elders, respect to each other, respect to ourselves and respect to the environment.
Students in Ms. Preketes’ class are also learning about the importance of the Wampum in Indigenous culture. Students learned that Wampum’s are a symbol of peace, recording events, togetherness and treaties. The colours that are featured in the Wampum are purple, which represents treaties and white which represents peace and friendships. Students then created their own Wampum belts to represent peace and friendships amongst each other and their class.
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