John Wanless Junior Public School

Welcome to John Wanless Public School

John Wanless Public School is located north of Lawrence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Avenue Road. Our TDSB mission is to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society. This includes:

  • a strong commitment to student achievement and success;
  • a strong commitment to ensuring that student voice is incorporated in all that we do;
  • a strong commitment to ensuring that equitable practices permeate all that we do within our school community
  • a safe and caring learning environment;
  • continued commitment to ongoing professional learning for staff;
  • encouraging life-long learning; and
  • collaborative partnerships with parents and the school community.

School Day Schedule for 2026-27

 8:41 Am Entry for all students. Lines for each class (Grades 1-6) will be identified in the yard

8:45-9:25 Period 1
9:25-10:05 Period 2
10:05-10:20 Recess for all Grade 1-6 students
10:20-11:00 Period 3
11:00-11:30 Period 4
11:30-12:27 Lunch for all Grade 1-6 students (Students in grades 4-6 eat in their classrooms from 11:30-11:50 and then proceed outside to play; students in Grades 1-3 eat in the lunchroom from 11:30-11:50 and then proceed outside to play. Teachers on duty will supervise from 12:12-12:27. Students will be picked up by their respective teachers from their respective outside class lines at 12:27, as we have done so this year (except in case of inclement weather).
Please note that kindergarten lunch will run from 11:15- 12:27. Students who stay at school during lunch will eat in their classrooms.
12:27  PM Entry for all students
12:30-1:10 Period 5
1:10-1:50 Period 6
1:50-2:05 Recess for all students
2:05-2:45 Period 7
2:45-3:15 Period 8
Dismissal for all Grade 1-6 students is at 3:15PM
Dismissal for Kindergarten students is at 3:00PM.

Staff List 2026-2027

CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS GRADE ROOM
Ms. George JK/SK A 101
Ms. Klug JK/SK B 113
Ms. Mamann JK/SK C 003
Ms. Stamatiou JK/SK D 115

Mr. Burton 1A 104
Ms. Maharaj 1B 004
Ms. Talesnik 1C 109
Ms. Sherwood 1/2 103
Ms. Almanova 2A 201
Ms. Hood 2B 207
Ms. McCrimmon 2/3 205
Ms. Dempsey 3A 204
Ms. Jaklitch 3B 203
Ms. Zarpellon 3C 206
Ms. Tucci 3/4A 211
Ms. Chau 4B 215
Mr. Gaunt 4C 217
Ms. LaBell 4D 213
Ms. Gottesman 5A 218
Mr. Sherman 5B 211
Ms. Empringham 5/6 220
Ms. Ng 6A 221
Mr. Ivers 6B 219
Ms. Spencer Resource & ESL 214A
Ms. Grant Resource 114
Ms. Hunter Library & Resource LIBRARY & 223
Ms. Sedighi Junior ISP 214
Ms. Kussner Health / Physical Education GYM
Ms. Blaney Health / Physical Education GYM
Ms. Lowe French & Prep Support 212
Ms. Willingham Music 222
Ms. Yousefi French/Drama 209


Ms. Alvie DECE 115
Ms. Foscarin DECE 113
Ms. Zhang DECE 101
Ms. Lau DECE 111
TBD CYW  
Ms. Rouhani EA  
Ms. Fatima EA-ISP 214
Ms. Thomas SNA  115
Ms. Rocci LRS  
Ms. Chen LRS  
Ms. Shobi LRS  
Ms. Cappella LRS  
Ms. Dong LRS  
Ms. Juna LRS  
Mr. Frazer Head Caretaker  
Mr. Di Tomaso Caretaker  
Mr. Armatowski Caretaker  
Mr. Assetin Caretaker  
Ms. Marsella Office Administrator OFFICE
Ms. Rocci Office Secretary (AM) OFFICE
Ms. Lawson Vice Principal OFFICE
Ms. Roy Principal OFFICE