Our Students
Hawthorne Public School has an enrollment of 255 students representing over 40 countries of origin. Our students come to us from the local community as well as from Arch Street Public School for Grades 7 and 8, and from various parts of the city for our Early Literacy Development (ELD) class. When our students finish grade 8 at Hawthorne, they attend any one of a number of different high schools, including Canterbury, Colonel By, Gloucester, Hillcrest, and Ridgemont High School.
Our Staff
Hawthorne Public School is fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate staff members who work hard to provide each student with engaging instruction and support, both inside and outside the classroom. Our teaching staff is highly qualified, many of them holding certificates in Special Education and English as a Second Language. Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Administration and Support staff work together to provide a supportive framework which honours the individuality and uniqueness of each student and which fosters positive intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Our Community
Hawthorne families represent a rich diversity of people that help form the Hawthorne School Council. Parents are dedicated to volunteering on this council and in the school to strengthen educational opportunities for all our students. Our parents also reach into the community to foster positive partnerships with area businesses. We encourage families to come to school and be part of the learning community. We welcome our community members and volunteers as partners in education.
Mission Statement
Your Future Is Now
Facilities and Resources
Hawthorne is a fully-equipped elementary school with extensive facilities including:
- A multi-functional learning commons
- 2 gymnasiums (one stage)
- Maker Space
- Science lab
- Two large playing fields
- 1 play structure
- Kindergarten Music Wall
- Raised bed gardens
- Basketball courts
- Dedicated Instrumental Music Room
- Collaborative Problem Solving Room
- Multi-Faith Prayer Room
- Dedicated Arts Room
Our school has an OCDSB Extended Day Program that provides after school care for children in grades K-6 who need it. Within walking distance are the Canterbury and Dempsey Community Centres, the Museum of Science and Technology and the Elmvale Public Library.