Welcome to another exciting school year! I am truly honoured to be joining this vibrant school community as your new principal, and I look forward to partnering with you in support of your child’s educational journey.

As a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) school, we are guided by the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, which is anchored in a Foundation of Equity and a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Our work is framed by four core pillars:

• Belong – We strive to ensure that all students feel a deep sense of belonging, are engaged in learning, and are valued in an inclusive environment.
• Achieve – We are committed to helping all students reach high levels of academic achievement, success, and personal growth.
• Thrive – We prepare our students to graduate with the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to thrive in life.
• Revitalize – We ensure that students and staff work and learn in safe, inclusive, and modern learning environments.

We recognize that every child possesses unique skills and talents. While our students may be at different stages in their learning, our shared goal is for each of them to meet curriculum expectations and experience personal success. We believe that collaboration between home and school is key to supporting every student’s growth and achievement.

Our caretaking team has worked diligently throughout the summer to prepare the school for a safe and welcoming return. Once students are back, we will foster a shared sense of responsibility among them to help maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our learning spaces.

A few important reminders:

• Drop-off and Pick-up: For safety reasons, the staff parking lot is not accessible to parents. Please use the side streets and crosswalks to safely access the school. I will be at the front entrance each morning to help facilitate traffic and greet students. During this time, I will also be handing out my contact card should you have any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss directly.
• Communication Tools: To stay informed, please ensure you have active accounts on:
  • School Messenger – for timely school-wide communication
  • School Cash Online – for secure payment of school-related expenses
  • TDSB Excursion Management System – for field trip permissions and updates
    Links to these platforms will be included in our September newsletter.
• Media Release Forms: If you are comfortable, please sign the media release form so your child can be featured in newsletters, class celebrations, and other school communications.

You can expect a monthly newsletter to keep you updated on school events, student highlights, and important information.

Once again, I am absolutely thrilled to begin this journey with all of you. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to ensure a successful and joyful year for your children. Together, we will build a school community where every student belongs, achieves, thrives, and contributes to a revitalized and inclusive environment.

Thank you,

Franklin Atputharajah

Principal