 Dear Dovercourt Community, We are pleased to share a meaningful opportunity to come together as a school community to honour the memory of Oisin, a beloved Dovercourt student who passed away in 2022. In partnership with the family and our School Advisory Council (SAC), Dovercourt is establishing the Oisin Arts Fund, which will support arts-based initiatives that enrich student learning and well-being. This year, funds raised will help bring a special theatre production, The Last Voyage of the Good Ship Talos, to our school this April. Created in collaboration with Soulpepper, this interactive performance explores themes of connection, resilience, and the environment, and offers students a thoughtful and creative space for reflection. This production holds a special connection to our community, as the main character, Oisin, was named in honour of our own student. It is our hope that this experience will be both meaningful and inspiring for our students, while also celebrating Oisin’s memory in a way that reflects the creativity and spirit he brought to our school. We invite families who are able to contribute to the Oisin Arts Fund. (See instructions below.) Donations of any amount are appreciated and will go directly toward supporting this initiative and future arts opportunities at Dovercourt. Thank you for your continued care, generosity, and commitment to our school community. How to donate to the Oisin Arts Fund:
 Thank you for supporting this very special initiative to honour a very special Dovercourt Dragon.  Believe it or not, we're now less than two months away from Spring Fling 2026! We need your help to make the event as successful as possible. What is Spring Fling? Spring Fling is Dovercourt Public School's biggest event—and biggest fundraiser—of the year. Money raised at the event pays for important enrichment activities and initiatives at Dovercourt throughout the year. This year's event will feature:
You can see highlights from last year's Spring Fling here. When is Spring Fling? Friday, May 29th, 2026, from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at the school. How can I get involved? There are many ways:
Spring Fling is truly a team effort, and represents everything that makes our school community so great: Generosity, community-mindedness, and fun! The more parents and guardians get involved, the better the event will be for all. Please join us in making it happen! And, of course, if you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].  Mark your calendars: Dovercourt's annual School Movie Night is back on Thursday, March 12th! Join us in the Dovercourt upper gym for a free viewing of Zootopia 2! We'll have popcorn (for free) and pizza (for sale) and fun (for all)! Key details:
What to bring:
Volunteers needed: Please sign up for a shift if you can help us set up, serve pizza/popcorn, or clean up. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. See you at the movies!  Our next Spring Fling planning meeting will take place on March 2nd at 7:00pm via Google Meet. Please join if you'd like to get involved--you can add it to your calendar now! If you're new to Dovercourt, Spring Fling is an annual festival organized by the Dovercourt School Advisory Council (SAC). It is an afternoon and evening of games, bouncy castles, food, activities, and entertainment, including the famous Dovercourt Talent Show. It is a terrific community event and our biggest fundraiser of the year. (You can see a recap of last year's event here.) The event is fully organized by volunteers. Planning Spring Fling is a great (and fun!) way to connect with other Dovercourt parents and guardians while creating an amazing community event that benefits our school and its students. Win-win-win! Our planning committee is off to a great start but are looking for volunteers to lead the planning of a few elements:
Please join us on Monday at 7:00pm, or email us if you'd like to get involved. Together, we'll organize an incredible community festival!  Friends, families and guardians of Dovercourt students! Members of our community are banding together once again this year for the Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 28th at 4pm. This national walk raises funds for those in need in local communities. This year walkers from our neighbourhood will be stepping out in support of our school neighbour Oasis Dufferin Community Centre, which runs a neighbourhood food bank and other support programs. Please join the team this year and walk with fellow community members, or consider donating in support of this effort to support those in need in our community. For more information please contact Hilary Hall at [email protected]. Event Day Schedule: February 28th 📍 Location: 1219 Dufferin Street (Oasis Dufferin)
 Get ready to dance, Dovercourt! The annual Dovercourt Dance-a-Thon fundraiser is returning on Thursday, February 12th. Every class will take a turn busting moves in the gym to playlists created by Dovercourt’s Student Council. This is a free activity—there is no cost to participate. That said, students are welcome to collect donations from friends, family members, and neighbours, via School Cash Online. Tax receipts will be generated for all donations. (See instructions below.) This year, our goal is to raise $5,000. Every dollar we raise will go back into our school, to be used towards enrichment equipment and activities that benefit all students. We’re raising money to put kids first! The deadline to donate is February 28th, 2026. If you'd like reminders, you can add the Dance-a-Thon and the donation deadline to your calendars. How to donate: The TDSB is moving towards cashless schools. As a result, all donations for this year's Dance-a-Thon must be made using School Cash Online. Step 1: Visit our fundraising page Visit our dedicated Dance-a-Thon School Cash Online donation page: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/457/153/false/true?school=610&initiative=57. Step 2: Enter your donation information
 Step 3: Review your donation Review the items outlined in your cart. Your donation will appear as "Board Donation - Dovercourt PS - Program Enhancements." Once you are ready to proceed, click Continue at the bottom of the checkout screen.  Step 4: Choose your checkout option
 Step 5: Make your payment Enter your payment information and follow the prompts to check out. Once you have completed the registration and checkout process, you will receive a record of your donation and a copy of your income tax receipt via email. The donation will be made in the name of the School Cash Online account holder, or the name on the card used for payment for donors using the Guest Checkout option. That's it! Thank you for donating and supporting our school!  Spring Fling 2026 is taking place on Friday, May 29th—it's time to get organizing! If you're new to Dovercourt, Spring Fling is an annual festival organized by the Dovercourt School Advisory Council (SAC). It is an afternoon and evening of games, bouncy castles, food, activities, and entertainment, including the famous Dovercourt Talent Show. It is a terrific community event and our biggest fundraiser of the year. (You can see a recap of last year's event here.) Spring Fling relies on parent and caregiver volunteers—including our organizing committee. We need help to plan the scope of the event, and pull together the many moving parts that make it work. Please join us for a virtual kick-off meeting on Monday, February 2nd at 7:00pm to help plan the "best day of the year" (according to at least one six-year-old). We're looking for people to help us plan and organize:
(We'll also be looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event—but we'll ask for that later. Right now, we're seeking organizers!) If you think you can help and would like to get involved, in whatever capacity you can, please join us on Monday. Bring a friend! All jobs can be shared. The more help we have, the more we can do! Here is a calendar invitation with meeting details. Here is the Google Meet link for the meeting: https://meet.google.com/but-cari-iuh  Dovercourt’s pizza lunch program is back for the winter. This program raises money to support all sorts of activities and initiatives at the school—and gives parents and caregivers a welcome break from lunch-packing. Dovercourt SAC supports the pizza lunch program by coordinating volunteers to distribute and serve pizza. We need four parents or guardians for each pizza lunch. Details:
Note: Regular Dovercourt volunteers must now complete a Toronto Police Service Vulnerable Sector Check. (Read more here.) Please ensure you have completed (or have submitted an application for) your VSC before signing up. Sign up here, or email us at [email protected] to see how you can help. At Dovercourt SAC's January meeting (on Monday, January 19th), we voted to approve our 2025/2026 School Statement of Needs (SSON). It has now been submitted to the TDSB. (For background on the SSON, please click here.) You can see a copy of the School Statement of Needs below. Thanks to all who weighed in and provided suggestions!  Dovercourt SAC is organizing a lunch potluck to show appreciation for Dovercourt Public School’s amazing staff on Friday, January 9th. If you’re able to contribute some nut-free lunch goodies, please sign up below. Details:
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Please sign up here, or email us at [email protected] to see how you can help. |
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