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| Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School | |
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| Address | |
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357 Runnymede Rd , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°39′23″N 79°28′40″W / 43.65632664418709°N 79.47765186527116°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, elementary school |
| Founded | 1913 |
| School board | Toronto District School Board (Toronto Board of Education) |
| Superintendent | John Currie FOS08 |
| Area trustee | Debbie King Ward 7 |
| Principal | Rosanna Sardella |
| Grades | JK-8 |
| Enrolment | 1000 |
| Language | English & French |
| Colour(s) | Orange and Black |
| Nickname | Runnymede PS, RPS |
| Team name | Runnymede Lions |
| Website | schoolweb |
Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School is a public elementary school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, oversighted by the Toronto District School Board. Runnymede was founded in 1913, and was part of the Toronto Board of Education until 1998.
Runnymede, known as RPS, or Runnymede PS, is a school that runs from grades JK (Junior Kindergarten) to 8. Runnymede offers both regular English and French Immersion programs from JK-8.[1]
History
[edit]Runnymede was constructed in 1916 as a modest four-room building by George Marsden, the masonry contractor for the construction of the school.[2] Runnymede has then expanded to thirty rooms, and can house approximately 1100 students from JK-8. About half of the students at Runnymede are in the Early French Immersion Program, which begins in JK.[3]
Runnymede Home & School Association
[edit]The Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) is a parent-run committee of parents, school staff, school administrators, and community members who are interested in getting involved in various school events.[4] The HSA is made up of an elected committee of representatives.[5]
Executive Committee
[edit]The HSA Executive Committee is a group of parents who volunteer to lead the different committees.[6] The HSA Executive Council is made up of the following positions;
- HSA Council Co-Chairs
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fun / Fundraising Chairs
- Arts Committee Chairs
- Communications Committee Chairs
- Yard / Green Committee Chairs
- STEM Committee Chairs
Executive Committee positions are elected/chosen at the start of each year at the September meetings.
School Advisory Council
[edit]The Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) has 3 committees that are still under the SAC umbrella. These SAC committees are;[7]
- Safe & Caring Schools Committee
- Staffing Committee
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
The Arts
[edit]Runnymede has strong Performing Arts programs which includes Drama, Band, and Strings. The school hosts various events for the community.
Nuit Orange and Illuminations
[edit]Nuit Orange and Illuminations[8] are events showcasing senior student drama performances, along with showcasing art created by senior students.
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School". www.tdsb.on.ca. Toronto District School Board. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "About Runnymede". runnymedecouncil.org. Runnymede Home & School Association. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "French Language Programs". www.tdsb.on.ca. Toronto District School Board. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Runnymede Home & School Association". runnymedecouncil.org. Runnymede Home & School Association. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "HSA Committees". runnymedecouncil.org. Runnymede Home & School Association. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Executive Committee". runnymedecouncil.org. Runnymede Home & School Association. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "School Participation Committee". runnymedecouncil.us2.list-manage.com. Runnymede Home & School Association. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "ILLUMINATIONS". runnymedecouncil.org. Runnymede Home & School Association. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
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