Kensington Community School

Welcome to Kensington Community School!

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Kensington Community School is a Junior Kindergarten (JK) to grade 6 school in the Kensington Market/Chinatown Neighbourhoods, offering a Regular program from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6; and an Autism Intensive Support Program from Grades 1 to 6 (4 classrooms and 1 Autism Sensory classroom). The school feeds into King Edward Jr & Sr PS for grades 7 and 8. The school shares the building with Toronto Urban Studies Centre (TUSC), Adult ESL, TDSB Permits offices, and Kensington Kids Early Learning Centre. St. Albans Boys & Girls Club provides after school care and recreation programs for students in grades 1 to 6.

Kensington Community School is a diverse school with great kids, involved parents, and dedicated staff. Click on "Menu", above to view our live school calendar, find staff contact info, and more.

 

 2025-2026 School Year

The school office is currently closed and reopens on Monday, August 25, 2025. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 2, 2025!

 School Office Hours

The School office opens Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Morning Entry/Bell Times

8:35 am Scheduled Supervision Begins on School Yard; 8:50 am (Kindergarten to Grade 6); 8:50 am Instructional Day Begins

Recess and Lunch Times

10:30 am (Morning Recess); 11:20 am (Kindergarten Lunch) and 11:35 am (Grades 1-6 Lunch); 2:10 pm (Afternoon Recess)

End of School Day

3:00 pm (Kindergarten Dismissal); 3:15 pm (Grades 1-6 Dismissal)

 Safe Arrival, Lates and Early Departures (Attendance Policy & Expectations)

Absent Reporting - Any time students are or will be absent the absence must be reported to the school. See Safe Arrival Program info for additional details. Early Departure - Students MUST have permission to leave school during school hours, or an offsite school related location by their parent/guardian/caregiver.

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