Category Archives: Eco Schools

Freecycling is back!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jackmancouncil

Freecycling- “the act of giving away usable and unneeded items to others instead of disposing of them in landfills” Are you looking for a good home for any used sports equipment? Are you starting your Spring cleaning and have things … Continue reading →

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Jack Layton Tree Dedication Ceremony- Pictures of the event!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by jackmancouncil

The ceremony took place on Friday, September 28, 2012 as we dedicated a newly planted Eastern Redbud tree to honour and to celebrate Jack Layton’s dynamic leadership and enthusiasm. Many people gathered for the ceremony including students, teachers, parents, community … Continue reading →

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Jack Layton Tree Dedication Ceremony

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jackmancouncil

Jack Layton Tree Dedication Ceremony Eastern Redbud at the South End of the Maze Jackman Avenue Public School Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2pm Jack Layton was a leader at Jackman Public School. He was our elected Member of Parliament … Continue reading →

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Jackman Is Platinum!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jackmancouncil

We did it! Jackman has once again been certified as a Platinum EcoSchool! The Eco Audit report highlighted many of our continued efforts as an EcoSchool and also celebrated many of our new initiatives. We scored very high in ‘Leadership … Continue reading →

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Jackman’s T-shirt Contest

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jackmancouncil

Many kids have a yellow Jackman Jaguar T-shirt. Wearing a Jackman T-shirt is a great way to show your school spirit. “Go Jackman!” So here’s my idea… I think Jackman is ready for a new T-shirt… a green T-shirt… a … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited: Nuit Verte on May 16

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jackmancouncil

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of Jackman in the spring! Following the success of Nuit Blanche last December, we are holding a Nuit Verte on Wednesday, May 16th starting at 6:30pm. Our focus this time will be on … Continue reading →

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Powered by Solar – From the Principal

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jackmancouncil

Have you noticed the TV monitor above the GPR doors in the front hallway? Last week, students asked me to put on the ball game. But no, it is not for TV watching but rather it shows the amount of … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Environment Committee Update: Earth Week and More!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jackmancouncil

The Outdoor Environment Committee is meeting on Wed April 11 at 7pm. Please join us! If you wish to attend please RSVP to Julie at j.dale@sympatico.ca for location details. We will be planning Earth Week activities, our spring garden plans … Continue reading →

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Eco Schools Update

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jackmancouncil

As many of you are aware, Jackman is one of only 34 schools who have achieved platinum status within TDSB for our commitment to the environment. The Eco-schools Dept establishes rigorous criteria that we must meet in order to achieve … Continue reading →

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