Downsview Primary and Nursery School

"Education without education of the heart is no education at all," the saying goes. -Aristotle. Visitors to Downsview are immediately struck by the kindness, enthusiasm, and cheerfulness of the parents, kids, and staff. Kindness, compassion, and respect are the foundations of strong connections here, which foster a valuable feeling of community. The "whole child"—body, mind, and spirit—is what we strive to foster. To this purpose, classroom instruction gives equal emphasis to the way children learn as well as the things they learn. Children are inspired to be ambitious and creative, to go deeply into their studies, and to push themselves to succeed in a wide range of endeavours. We support creative teaching strategies because we understand that in order for kids to grow, they must learn to keep their curiosity alive. As they progress toward becoming self-assured, lifelong learners, we want the kids to have memorable experiences. We want to help everyone follow their own passions, whatever they may be, in order to increase their confidence and self-esteem. In addition to giving students a solid academic foundation on which to build, our attitude is to support them in finding their own path to a meaningful and fulfilling life. We value and appreciate every single child for what they can bring to our community and offer a safe and trusting environment to enable them to flourish and succeed as they prepare for their future in a fast-changing world. We strongly urge parents to get involved in their children's education and the daily operations of the school because the relationship between home and school is crucial to your child's development. I hope that our website effectively conveys this idea of what distinguishes and elevates Downsview. We would love to have you visit; please do so.