PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
At the heart of The Waterfront School’s aspirations for the 2025–2026 school year is a deep commitment to helping our students and their families thrive and become more whole. I am honoured to lead this work, empowering teachers, students, and families to reimagine student achievement and their sense of belonging through the lens of the five pursuits of learning.
My goal is to guide our school’s continued growth while strengthening our commitment to inclusive, respectful learning environments. These spaces are intentionally designed to spark curiosity and deepen engagement with essential literacy and numeracy skills that form the foundation for lifelong success.
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Dear Waterfront School Families,
The Waterfront School Council is excited to announce our Kernels Popcorn Fundraiser in support of our year-end Carnival Event taking place on June 16, 2026!
Popcorn snack bags will be sold for $2 each, with all funds raised going directly toward helping make the carnival a fun and memorable experience for our students.
Available flavours include:
-Buttersal, White Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Jack
Popcorn sales will take place in the school lobby on the following dates at 8:40 AM: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
We appreciate your support of this exciting new fundraiser!
This year’s celebration is a full on bash with something for everyone! It will feature:
- Two inflatables: a bouncy castle for younger kids and an inflatable maze for older kids!
- Free popsicles and popcorn!
- Live DJ
- Henna art, temporary tattoos and face painting using child-safe products
- Playground games like chalk, frisbees, jump ropes and hula hoops
- Quiet zone with shade for students who want a calmer space
This is the event of the year and you don’t want to miss it. Mark your calendars now for June 16, 3:15 - 6pm!
Support our Nutrition Program
Using this link is the easiest way for parents to donate and receive a tax receipt. Funds collected via the link will be transferred electronically to our nutrition bank account approximately once per month.
2026 Summer Programming
Check out the full range of summer programs and learning opportunities available in July and August for students of all ages – elementary, high school, and adults. Some examples include the elementary summer school program, Reach Ahead summer school, e-Summer School Program, and more! Learn more and register.
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Learn more.
For 2026-2027:
School Day
8:40 – Entry for all students; classes begin
10:05 – 10:20 Recess
11:30 – 12:25 Lunch
12:25 – Entry; afternoon classes begin
1:50 – 2:05 Recess
3:15 – Dismissal
2024-25 EQAO RESULTS
ECOCLUB
The Great Gulp
March 2nd was “The Great Gulp,” held in recognition of World Water Day. During the event, students took a synchronized drink of tap water from reusable bottles to raise awareness about the importance of reducing single-use plastic water bottles. A group photo was taken of students holding their reusable water bottles to commemorate the moment.
The event took place on Monday, March 2nd at 10:30 AM in the 2nd Floor Foyer. Families were also encouraged to participate at home by joining in with a reusable bottle and taking a moment to think about ways to reduce single-use plastics.
Docks for Ducklings
PARENT CONCERN PROTOCOL
SPORTS AT THE WATERFRONT
SOCCER
CROSS COUNTRY
VOLLEYBALL
Ball Hockey
THE WATERFRONT SCHOOL CALENDAR
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School Events
Parade, Haunt House, and Dance
Olympics Day
Extracurricular Activities
- Mondays - Mad Science - SKJK - April 13 to Jun 2
- Wednesdays - Chess Club
- Thursdays - Brick Academy Lego/Coding
- Fridays - Little Jammerz - Hip Hop Dance - SK to Grade 5
For 2025-2026:
School Day
8:40 – Entry for all students; classes begin
10:05 – 10:20 Recess
11:30 – 12:25 Lunch
12:25 – Entry; afternoon classes begin
1:50 – 2:05 Recess
3:15 – Dismissal
At The Waterfront School, we are building a Community of Gratitude.
We are called to live in balance and harmony with one another and with all living things. Each day is an opportunity to express gratitude—for the privilege of learning together, for the relationships we nurture, and for the vibrant community we share. We honour our students, staff, and families with appreciation and care.
We are guided by the principle of reciprocity: recognizing that every kind and generous act invites another. In this way, gratitude becomes a way of being—a daily practice that strengthens our connections and uplifts our community.
We are thrilled to have a mural painted by Indigenous artist Shawn Howe in our schoolyard which brings us joy every day!
The Fabric of Our Being Quilt
The Waterfront School students were excited with the opportunity from Ports Toronto to work with artist Nadine Williams to learn about people of African descent in Canada and to create a beautiful quilt from their learning. Students created the artwork for the "The Fabric of Our Being", a textile art installation celebrating and bringing awareness to the International Decade for People of African Descent (2014 to 2024), a United Nations (UN) initiative. This was a great learning opportunity for our students who enjoyed being part of this project and were thrilled to see their work unveiled at Billy Bishop Airport where it is displayed. A second quilt is displayed at The Waterfront School.
The Fabric of Our Being Quilt commemorates Black History Month and the International Decade for People of African Descent.
The Waterfront School is an ECO Platinum Level School!
85% Energy Efficient
The Waterfront School is part of the City of Toronto's initiative to address the Climate Crisis by reducing greenhouse emissions and saving energy. The project at our school includes using energy from Lake Ontario and transforming it to heat our school in the winter and cool it in the summer. Our students had the opportunity to learn first hand about this exciting project and watched the energy transforming machinery being lowered into the lake.