Windfields Junior High SchoolADDRESS: 375 Banbury Rd, North York, ON

M2L 2V2PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3100EMAIL ADDRESS: Windfields@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/windfieldsGRADE RANGE: 7 to 9

2011-2012- French ImmersionProgram.- InternationalBaccalaureate - MiddleYears Program.- Dynamic sportsprogram.- Strong Music, Dramaand Visual Artsprograms.- Leadershipdevelopment.- Variety ofco-curricularopportunities.- Numerous studentsuccess initiatives.- Robotics Club andwoodshop.

We create lifelong learners and encourage students to strive forexcellence.

Windfields Junior High School has an excellent reputation for bothacademic and co-curricular achievement. Our mission is to createlifelong learners who will be prepared for the 21st Centurythrough academic, exploratory and technological opportunitiesand to offer programs that encourage students to strive forexcellence. Evidence of our success is indicated by the number ofstudents on our Honour Roll, participation on school teams andactivities, and the many trophies indicating success in all areas ofschool life. These accomplishments are due to the dedication ofstudents, the professionalism of staff, and the immense support ofour parents. Windfields has a positive energy which fosterssuccess and goodwill!

IB ProgramWindfields Junior High School is fully authorized to teachlevels 2, 3 and 4 of the International Baccalaureate MiddleYears Program, and all students participate in this program. Itencourages international awareness, and emphasizes skills,attitudes and knowledge needed to participate actively andresponsibly in an increasingly global society. The IB MYP fiveAreas of Interaction provide a central focus to help studentsand teachers develop and understand connections betweentheir subject areas and the real world. Students alsoparticipate in five enriching special activity days during theyear, based on the Areas of Interaction.

More Information about Windfields Junior High School

Things that Mean a Lot to Us• Holiday Food Drive • Windfields Cares • Terry Fox Run • Safe School Assemblies •

Athletic Council • Holiday Assembly • Environment Day • WIB Student Council •Remembrance Day • Honour Roll • Candy Grams • Certified Eco-School • Grade 9Graduation • Book Fair • Magazine Fundraiser • Random Act of Kindness Awards.

Extra-Curricular Activities• Sports Teams:  Cross Country • Basketball • Flag Football • Slo-pitch • Tennis • Track &

Field • Volleyball • Soccer.• Music:  Chamber Strings • Woodwind Ensemble • Stage Band • Symphony.

Ways We Learn• Certification Day (topics include fashion design, CSI, survival skills, cooking, Hip Hop,

boating, babysitting, ice cream making, CPR, improv, soccer refereeing & anime) •Spelling Bee • Canadian Geography Challenge • Concours d’art oratoire • WindfieldsCommunicator Newspaper • Math contests (Gauss, Atlantic Pacific, Pascal, AmericanScholastic) • two computer labs.

Fun Activities!!• Much Music Video Dances • Fun Friday contests (sing-your-heart-out, jello eating &

guitar hero) • Grade 7 Activity Day • so-u-think-u-can-dance • Talent Show •Student-staff softball/volleyball games • Spirit Week (celebrity, crazy hair, PJ &backward days) • Halloween Costume Contest.

Additional Features

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3342&schoolId=342

Student Life - Where You Belong

We encourage every Windfields student to get involved in the life of the school. There are many teams and clubs students can join which get students involved in music and thearts, in sports, the Library, in math and science, and in leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

- French Immersion Program - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program - Dynamicsports program - Strong Music, Drama and Visual Arts programs - Leadership development -Variety of co-curricular opportunities - Numerous student success initiatives - Robotics Cluband woodshop.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Windfields is proud of its active School Council, which meets regularly to discuss issuesabout school improvement and to assist the principal in developing action plans.

• Many parents also enjoy volunteering their time, especially as drivers and coaches for oursports teams.

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: Windfields Junior High SchoolADDRESS: 375 Banbury Rd, North York, ON

M2L 2V2TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3100EMAIL: Windfields@tdsb.on.ca