Roden Public SchoolADDRESS: 151 Hiawatha Rd, Toronto, ON

M4L 2Y1PHONE NUMBER: (416) 393-9555EMAIL ADDRESS: Roden@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/roden/GRADE RANGE: JK to 8

Roden Child CareCentreThe Roden Child CareCentre is located on thesecond floor of theschool. It serves theneeds of children from 2and a half to 12 years ofage. The Roden ChildCare staff work closelywith the teaching stafffrom both Roden PublicSchool and EquinoxHolistic AlternativeSchool in order toensure communicationregarding our students'individual needs. Theyare an important andvalued communitypartner. For moreinformation, please call416-461-3010.

Roden Public School has been an integral part of the Coxwell andGerrard neighbourhood since 1907.  Over the years, it hasundergone many structural changes to accommodate the growingneeds of the student population and the school community. Roden was completely rebuilt as an open concept school in 1969- all teaching areas open into a shared space called a "commonarea".  Within the school there is a large music room, an allpurpose gymnasium and a fully functional library with a computerlab.

Roden School CouncilThe Roden School Council isinvolved in many day-to-day activitiesat the school and is an integral partof our decision-making process. Thecouncil meets on a regular basisthroughout the school year to discusscurrent educational matters thataffect our school community. The School Council advises theprincipal and the Board on a variety of issues and activitiesrelating to student achievement, curriculum goals and priorities,school budget priorities, school safety, renovation plans, afterschool activities, and criteria for selection of new principals.

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Parent and Family Literacy CentreThe PFLC is located on the first floor of the building in Area 15.  It isopen Mon to Fri, from 9 am to 12:45 pm, and welcomes all parents,caregivers and their children up to 6 years of age. Through activeplay, hands on activities and music, skills are developed that helpprepare our parents and their children for school in later years.

TechnologyAll of our students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 have accessto classroom computers, I-Pads, laptops, Chromebooks, a computerlab and Smartboard technology, and a number of special needsstudents have access to personal computer equipment throughSpecial Equipment Amount Claims.

Itinerant Music ProgramsItinerant Music Programs are available to all of our students fromGrades 5 through 8.  Our Itinerant Music Teachers visit the schoolweekly to instruct the Steel Pan Band, Instrumental Band, StringsBand and ORFF.

Eco-SchoolRoden is a recognized TDSB Eco-School with PLATINUM status.We believe in reducing, reusing, recycling and thinking ecologically. We have put various actions into place to ensure that we are takingcare of our school, the environment and the world we live in.

Additional Features

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Student Life - Where You Belong

Roden offers many learning and leadership opportunities forall of our students, through various clubs and teams, suchas:  Student Council, Student Ambassadors, PrefectProgram, Recess Revival, Playground Leaders, OfficeHelpers, Read-Up Club, Eco-Club, Karate Kids, Dance Club,Chess Club, Ukelele Club, U-School Club, Lego Club, LegoRobotics Club, Rainbow Loom Club, Jewelry Club, ColouringClub, Book Publishing Club, Math Club, Reading Club,Chopped 55 (Cooking Club), Swim Program (at BowmorePS), Intramurals (House League Floor Hockey, IndoorSoccer, Primary Sports League), Grade 7/8 Sports Club(with Toronto Police), Cross-Country Running, Track andField, Volleyball Teams, Basketball Teams, Soccer Teams,Ultimate Frisbee Teams, Slo-Pitch Teams, Cricket Teamsand Community Liaison Police Partnership.

What Sets Us Apart

Safety and the well-being of the children is our highestpriority.  Roden PS and the Toronto District School Boardvalue learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positiveand respectful. Roden and the TDSB are committed toequitable and inclusive practice, and value the uniquenessand diversity of our students and community. At Roden wewelcome and celebrate our diversity, with over 400 studentsand parents speaking approximately 20 different languages,representing countries from all over the world. Our teachersare deeply committed to public education and believe thatevery child can be successful.  We believe that all studentscan reach high levels of academic achievement within theOntario Curriculum, and encourage collaborativecommunities and cohesive partnerships with students, staff,parents and the community.

Parent and Community Engagement

Parent and community involvement is vital to ensure studentsuccess.  Research indicates that students do better in school whenparents are actively involved. Our parent volunteers assist on fieldtrips, volunteer in our school library and classrooms, organizespecial events and fundraisers, organize multicultural events, andsupport our breakfast and snack programs. We work in partnershipwith Ashdale Public Library, Eastdale Community Health, BigBrothers and Sisters, Gerrard/Ashdale Business Association, Rootsof Empathy, Child Development Institute, U of T, OISE, York,Niagara, Ryerson, George Brown, Humber, Seneca, Mothercraft,Monarch Park, Malvern, Danforth, Scientists in Schools and theChinese Association. We invite our parents to attend OpenHouse/Curriculum Night, Family Numeracy and Literacy Nights andWelcome to Kindergarten Evening.

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Roden Public SchoolADDRESS: 151 Hiawatha Rd, Toronto, ON

M4L 2Y1TELEPHONE: (416) 393-9555EMAIL: Roden@tdsb.on.ca