The Mabin School

The Mabin School Imagine what you can do from here. This is where the next generation of original thinkers, adaptive leaders and caring citizens begins.

Mabin is an innovative and established school where children, teachers and parents work together every day to create something special and different. It is a home away from home, where children love to learn because they feel known, respected and capable. Children's interests and imaginations are at the centre of our academically enriched curriculum, which challenges each student appropriately and cultivates a passion for learning. All of this happens in a structured environment that feels just right – intimate and informal, full of colour and the spark of activity. The Mabin School is an educational leader that develops confident and independent learners through a rich, hands-on program centred around Inquiry, Integration and Reflection. Exceptional teachers provide a strong academic foundation by promoting classroom themes that are of intrinsic interest to the children. Students inquire, investigate, develop theories and build knowledge in the core subject areas of Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science that integrate with French, Physical Education and Health, Art, Music, and Technology. A low student-teacher ratio and small class sizes allow teachers to know and understand each child. Parental involvement is welcome and a full range of community events contributes to the life of the school. Students are engaged in co-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, outreach initiatives and the cultivation of strong interpersonal skills. This results in a thriving school community where respect for oneself and others is valued. Mabin students thrive upon graduation and are sought after for their academic competence, original thinking and adaptive leadership abilities.

09/25/2026

Terry Fox Run 2026

09/18/2026

The Mabin School annual BBQ!

The "rule" of not wearing white after Labour Day originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to mark the symbo...
09/11/2026

The "rule" of not wearing white after Labour Day originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to mark the symbolic end of summer and the time for a wardrobe shift. But here at Mabin, we’ve never been ones to conform to outdated rules, much less to some silly “law” of fashion. So since 2025, we started a "new tradition" which we hope will live on for many more years: Wearing white with pride, well into the fall and winter!

09/09/2026

Our Mabin teachers, leaders and staff share their wishes for the 2026-2027 school year.

A big Mabin Welcome to our newest team members! We are thrilled to add their expertise to our team. Say hello to Qwyn - ...
09/02/2026

A big Mabin Welcome to our newest team members! We are thrilled to add their expertise to our team. Say hello to Qwyn - Specialist/Music, Sofia - Early Childhood Specialist (JK/SK) / Extended Care and Dayna - Director of Admissions and Communications

We are getting so excited to welcome our community back to school next week! However, when the staff returned to work to...
09/01/2026

We are getting so excited to welcome our community back to school next week! However, when the staff returned to work today after the summer, we learned that The Mabin School unicorn is missing!! Do you think you can help us find it and return it back to school?

Here's how you can help:
1) Look around the school and even your neigbourhood for posters that look just like the one above
2) If you find one, take it! With your parents' permission, take a selfie with your unicorn poster, post and tag
3) Keep those posters safe and collect as many as you can find!
4) Bring all of the missing posters that you collect back to school with you on the first day and give them to Simone

The student(s) with the most amount of posters collected will win a prize!

This year, our Grade 6 students took on a powerful inquiry: What can we do now to build the better future we envision?Gr...
08/17/2026

This year, our Grade 6 students took on a powerful inquiry: What can we do now to build the better future we envision?

Grounded in the concepts of agency, innovation, and responsibility, students explored the world they hope to live in and the role they can play in shaping it. Through research, thoughtful discussion, and creative problem-solving, they examined real-world challenges, questioned how pivotal moments in history continue to influence our lives, and imagined new possibilities for the future.

Working alongside acclaimed author Kevin Sylvester and using Time Surfers as a mentor text, students explored alternate histories and discovered how asking "What if?" can deepen our understanding of "What now?" Their learning challenged them to think critically, communicate thoughtfully, and develop innovative solutions that can make a meaningful impact—both today and in the years ahead.

The Future Festival of Inquiries celebrated more than student learning; it celebrated the curiosity, courage, and compassion that empowers our students to become thoughtful changemakers. At The Mabin School, inquiry inspires action, and every question is an opportunity to build a brighter future.

At The Mabin School, we believe every child has the power to make a difference. This year, our Grade 5 students explored...
08/13/2026

At The Mabin School, we believe every child has the power to make a difference.

This year, our Grade 5 students explored the compelling question: How do ordinary people create extraordinary change in their cities and communities?

Guided by the concepts of citizenship and belonging, power & resistance, and changemaking, students discovered that meaningful change begins with curiosity, empathy, and action.

Throughout their inquiry, students worked alongside inspiring community partners, including chef, musician, and humanitarian Roger Mooking and Toronto Caribbean newspaper, learning how advocacy, storytelling, and collective action can strengthen communities and inspire positive change. They engaged with guest speakers, visited The Bentway, and explored community-building initiatives that demonstrated how cities evolve through the ideas and efforts of ordinary people.

Students also turned their learning into action through a project focused on improving water fountain pressure at our school. By conducting surveys, writing persuasive proposals, designing experiments, and visiting the High Level Pumping Station down the street, they experienced firsthand how research, collaboration, and civic engagement can lead to meaningful improvements in their own community.

This inquiry challenged students to see themselves not only as learners, but as changemakers. They analyzed how communities grow and transform, explored the strategies used by those who inspire change, and envisioned how their own voices and actions can help build stronger, more connected communities.

At The Mabin School, we empower students to recognize that extraordinary change doesn't require extraordinary people—it begins with ordinary people who choose to care, collaborate, and take action.

Words have the power to spark imagination, build connection, and inspire us to see the world in new ways.This year, our ...
08/11/2026

Words have the power to spark imagination, build connection, and inspire us to see the world in new ways.
This year, our Grade 4 students explored the compelling question: How can writers make people think and feel?
Guided by the concepts of form, function, and expression, students discovered that writing is more than putting words on a page—it is a powerful tool for communicating ideas, evoking emotion, and connecting with others.
What began as a fascination with spooky stories evolved into an exploration of narrative writing, different forms of expression, the writing process, and the craft behind meaningful storytelling. Students collaborated with guest experts, participated in field trip experiences, conducted independent research, and even exchanged letters with students across Canada, discovering how writing can bridge distances and build community.
Throughout the inquiry, students experimented with word choice, sentence structure, and storytelling techniques while learning to value feedback as an essential part of the creative process. They also stepped into leadership roles by planning and hosting a Poetry Café, creating a joyful celebration of creativity that brought their classroom community together through the power of words.
By the end of the inquiry, students had transferred their learning across multiple forms of writing, developing the confidence to write with purpose for different audiences while discovering that the written word can inspire gratitude, humour, empathy, imagination, and lasting human connection.
At The Mabin School, we nurture young learners who understand that every story has the power to make someone think, feel, and see the world a little differently.

What story do our clothes tell? This year, our Grade 3 students explored the compelling question: How do the clothes we ...
08/06/2026

What story do our clothes tell?

This year, our Grade 3 students explored the compelling question: How do the clothes we make and wear tell the story of who we are and shape the world around us?

Guided by the concepts of identity and creativity, students discovered that clothing is far more than simply fashion—it is a reflection of culture, values, self-expression, and the choices we make every day.

Their inquiry began with a simple sewing activity designed to build classroom community. As students experimented with fabric scraps during Choosing Time, their curiosity grew into deeper questions about how clothing is made, where fabrics come from, and how textiles connect us to people, places, and traditions around the world.

Through research, storytelling, a class novel study of Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park, and even raising silkworms, students explored the journey of textiles from raw materials to finished garments. Along the way, they examined how clothing has evolved over time and considered the environmental and social impact of the global fashion industry.

Inspired to make a difference, students transformed their learning into action. They created informational videos to educate others about the life cycle of clothing and the importance of mindful consumer choices. They collaborated to organize a textile recycling drive in support of the Toronto Humane Society, demonstrating how small actions can have a meaningful impact on both people and the planet. They even sewed costumes that were used in this year’s Grade 5 and 6 musical production and arranged for a school-wide sewing workshop.

At The Mabin School, inquiry-based learning empowers students to see themselves as thoughtful creators and responsible citizens. By designing, making, questioning, and taking action, our Grade 3 learners discovered that what we wear tells a story—not only about who we are, but about the future we want to create.

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