Lorna Jackson P.S. Blog

Students in the unique leadership class at Emily Carr Secondary School are helping to build a more inclusive school community by planning and running events for students with special education needs.  The Leadership Class is designed to help students develop initiative, communication, teamwork and public speaking skills through lessons and taking an active role in planning and leading school activities.   The class focused on creating meaningful opportunities for students in the community class to connect with their peers, helping to foster a sense of belonging, inclusion and community within the school.   “My expectation for this activity is just to give them a sense that we’re all together, and that we don’t see them as someone with a disability. They’re just another kid like me,” said Nico, a student in the Leadership Class.   As part of their learning, students explore the different ways people communicate and learned how to create activiti...

Hello LJPS Community Members, Lorna Jackson Public School is getting ready for the 2026 Terry Fox School Run! Again this year we are super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. We are excited to announce this year that we will be holding our annual Terry Fox walk on October 2nd. Please visit the Terry Fox Foundation page for more information.  Once again this year, we will be asking students to support this cause by bringing in their ‘Toonies for Terry’ to help continue Terry’s legacy and raise funds to help beat cancer. Again this year, please find our LJPS school page if you wish or prefer to donate online (donations are made to the school, not to a classroom). Our walk will begin at 1:45. We will be leaving the school heading east along Napa Valley Avenue to Forest Fountain Drive . We will continue along Forest Fountain to Sonoma Boulevard , we will proceed all the way along Sonoma until we reach Napa Valley ...

  LJPS Bus Loop and Drop Off/Pick Up Safety & Routines   In an effort to keep students safe and keep school traffic flowing, we are sending out some information for our parents and guardians about our Bus Loop and Drop Off/Pick Up procedures.   The parking lot and bus loop   are closed to traffic from 8:30 – 8:45 am and at 3:15 – 3:30 pm and the gate will be closed. We have 10 morning and 12 afternoon buses that service both Elders Mills P.S. and Lorna Jackson P.S. that get priority access to our bus loop. This is important as buses must stay on time and enter and exit as per their schedule. At times, buses are late arriving for a variety of reasons and the bus loop must remain clear of vehicles until well after 8:45 am.   Where possible, we encourage everyone to walk to school. If you must drive, we ask parents/guardians to park curb lane on Napa Valley Ave. and walk your child (ren) onto school property along the sidewalk (see map). Please d...

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year at Lorna Jackson P.S.! We hope your summer was full of rest and fun. Mr. Brown, Principal and Ms. Doucas, Vice Principal are excited to welcome all of our new and returning families! Staff Transitions Wishing the Best To: Ms. Chatterpaul (VP), Mrs. Falcone, Ms. Waxberg, Ms. Akhtar, Ms. Elkorashy and Mr. Ogunwomoju as they pursue new teaching adventures across YRDSB. Welcome To:  Ms. Doucas (VP), Mrs. Benson (FI teacher), Ms. Malik (teacher) and Mrs. Lamacchia (DECE), who bring fantastic experience and fresh energy to the LJPS family! View our complete educator list in the Staff Directory below. Building Daily Success   Arriving on time between 8:30 and 8:45 am helps students connect with classmates and start each day with confidence. You can support smooth morning transitions by: Setting an early, consistent bedtime. Packing backpacks the night before. Ensuring time for a nutritious breakfast. Health, Safety & Resources Mental Health: ...

 

 Dear Parents and Guardians, As we head into the busier, more active days of the school year, we want to ensure our students are safe, comfortable, and ready to learn and play. To help us achieve this, we would like to remind everyone about our school's footwear policy. Appropriate Footwear Requirements For daily school activities, recess, and physical education classes, students are required to wear secure, athletic-style shoes. What to wear: Proper lace-up or velcro running shoes that provide good support and stay firmly on the feet. What to leave at home: Slides, Crocs, flip-flops, platform shoes, and backless sandals. --- Why this matters: Safety First: Our students love to run, jump, and play during recess and gym class. Slip-on shoes like Crocs and slides significantly increase the risk of trips, falls, and ankle injuries. Full Participation: Students without proper athletic shoes may have to sit out of physical education activities or certain playground games for the...