Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 160 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 each year.
- We offer full-day bilingual Kindergarten, and the English program with Core French.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where, in partnership with the school community, our diverse students develop the knowledge, skills and values to reach their full potential.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration page.
About Our School
Arch Street School was built in 1959 and it is set in a quiet location in Alta Vista. The school is surrounded by a large playground that is well-used by our students during the day and by the community after hours. We are lucky to be situated right next door to the Canterbury Community Centre and the Brian Kilrea Arena. Our students are fortunate to be able to use the pool and the skating rink as an extension of the Physical Education Program.
Arch Street School is one block away from Canterbury High School, the high school of the performing arts. We have been invited to attend many performances and some very talented high school students come to our school to tell stories, and to perform plays and musical concerts.
Arch Street PS is a school rich in multicultural heritage. Some of our students live within walking distance of the school, many others are bused from the Heatherington Area, which is about 3 kilometers away. Our school works closely with Heatherington Community Centre and Better Beginnings to ensure a successful future for our children.
Academic Programs
- Regular English with Core French
- Full day French Immersion Junior and Senior Kindergarten
- Grades 1 to 6 receive 40 minutes of Core French per day
- System classes: Primary Special Needs class, and a kindergarten Autism Program.
Special Education and ESL Programs
In order to meet the individual needs of some of our students, the Special Education Staff provide assessments, monitoring of classroom learning and modified programming for students. ESL staff provides special support to students who are new to Canada and who are learning to speak English, and extra skill coaching, particularly for literacy skill development. Our support teachers’ work in partnership with the homeroom teachers to deliver a Balanced Literacy program that includes small group guided reading.
- A library/resource centre
- A teacher resource area for literacy and numeracy materials
- Computer technology in every room
- A computer lab for whole class lessons
- A gym
- A community park/schoolyard with a soccer area and three baseball diamonds
- An indoor ice skating rink and a swimming pool next door at the Canterbury Community Centre
- Arch Street P.S. is close to Canterbury and Hillcrest High Schools, where our students are invited for special arts and music performances
- Arch Street P.S. is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator.
A strong commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is embedded throughout the OCDSB 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and captured within each area of focus: learning, well-being, and social responsibility. We strive to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe place for students of all identities to feel valued and respected as they engage, learn, grow, explore, and discover. For more information, please visit the OCDSB’s Equity and Diversity website.