About Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School

Together we develop and refine a safe, inclusive and enriched learning community. Together, we achieve high academic progress...

Pursuing academic excellence, social justice and various ECO initiatives builds strength and success for all of our students in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.

We work towards the creation and consistency of a co-operative learning environment at Elizabeth Simcoe. We believe that it is important that learners acquire respect and discipline so they can participate and benefit from school activities that stimulate their learning in an optimal and supportive learning environment. Character Educations remains a high priority at Simcoe with life related experiences that promote positive citizenship and service to our school and community.



Our school Motto:

“Simcoe students and staff—Strive, Serve and Succeed”

Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School is located in Guildwood Village in Scarborough, on the north side of Sylvan Avenue and adjacent to the Scarborough Bluffs. The school opened in 1963. It was named in honour of John Graves Simcoe's wife, Elizabeth Simcoe.

Our school delivers Special Education programs including a Primary Communications class, a Junior Communications class and a Special Education gifted program for junior students from nearby communities as well as from our own community. Integrated programs are key and are provided for our Special Education students. We are committed to an integrated school environment that is inclusive and equitable for all our students and honours multiples learning styles and differentiated curriculum delivery.

Here is a map of the Elizabeth simcoe neighbourhood: