Maple Leaf P.S. is named after the symbol of Canada, the maple leaf.
"Welcome, Worthy and Safe" is our touchstone.
Our school mascot is a lion.
History and Facilities
In March 1958, Maple Leaf P.S. began as a one-room portable at the corner of Longford Drive and Gwillimbury. Seventeen students from grades 1 to 8 attended the school at that time. Many additions occurred over the years as the enrolment increased. We have approximately 20 classrooms, a music room, a community room and a double gym, which is a shared facility with the Town Newmarket. Our yard houses a playground, an outdoor classroom, a soccer field, and basketball hoops & nets.
Maple Leaf P.S. was officially opened in 1959. Many subsequent additions were made including the years 1960, 1972(library) and 1981 (gymnasium). Over the years the school has received an updated library, new windows, doors, flooring, classroom cloakrooms and cupboards, fire system, ventilation and a new vestibule in the foyer.
Mission
Maple Leaf Public School is committed to developing within each student the knowledge, skill and attitudes that promote self-esteem and that are required to be a contributing member of our changing society.
Our primary goal, derived from multiple data sources including the School Climate Surveys completed by students, caregivers and staff, is to do everything within our power to ensure that every member of the school community feels welcome, worthy and safe so that they can perform to their fullest potential.
Our Touchstone
At our school, we want everyone to feel...
Welcome, Worthy and Safe
- We treat everyone in our community with kindness and respect.
- We build trust and celebrate the courage to be ourselves.
- We practice self-regulation and use calming strategies to help us.
- We value diversity by accepting, including and celebrating others.
- We help and care for each other, because we are all deserving of success.
- We stand up for ourselves and others, to show empathy and create a safe space.
