Our School
We strive to create a challenging, safe and caring environment where our students develop the knowledge, skills and values to achieve their full potential.
As a school community, we believe in excellence, respect, and striving for continuous improvement. Our school motto is “Your Future is Now” and we help students set goals, develop action plans, and achieve their goals for a positive future.
Our Students
Hawthorne Public School has an enrolment of 240 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 gifted and Early Literacy Development (ELD) classes. When our students finish grade 8 at Hawthorne, they attend any one of a number of different high schools such as Lisgar, Ridgemont, Hillcrest, Colonel By and Canterbury 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 encourages positive academic, social, and intellectual 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
Facilities and Resources
Hawthorne is a fully-equipped elementary school with extensive facilities including:
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A fully automated library
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2 gymnasiums (one stage)
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Fully-equipped computer lab
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Intermediate science lab
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30 classrooms
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Two large playing fields and recreation areas including 2 baseball diamonds
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1 play structure
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and 5 basketball nets
Our school is currently home to the Aladin Child Care for After School Care. We have implemented full-day kindergarten. Also within walking distance are the Canterbury and Dempsey Community Centres, the Museum of Science and Technology and the Elmvale Public Library.