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Town Centre Private Schools offers Elementary students a well-rounded program incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. This include Competitive Sports, After School Courses, Field Trips, Arts, Academic Competitions and opportunities to give back through Community Outreach events throughout the year.

For information on our academic interschool competitions, visit our Elementary Competitions page.

SSAF Competitive Sports League

TCPS is a proud member of the Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF), offering students in Grades 4–12 the chance to compete in inter-school sports. Through boys, girls, and co-ed teams, students build school spirit and sportsmanship in friendly competitions.

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    • Co-Ed Cross Country
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  • Winter
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    • Elementary Co-Ed Bowling
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After School Courses

There’s something for everyone in our popular After School Courses at TCPS! Held on campus from September to June, these interactive and fun programs are led by top instructors from Markham and the GTA. Parents appreciate the convenience, and students enjoy learning alongside friends. Families can register for one or multiple programs, all scheduled outside regular school hours. The following are the After School Courses currently being offered to students.

  • Digital Discovery (Grades 2-8)
  • Logics (Grades 2 and 3)
  • Mindfulness (Grades 2 – 5)
  • Nelvin Drama Academy (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Chess (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Art (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Crocheting (Grades 4 – 6)
  • Fashion Design (Grades 5 – 8)
  • Miniatures (Grades 4 – 8)
  • Snapology (Grades 2 – 4)
  • Sewing (Grades 4 – 6)
  • Badminton (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Indoor Soccer (Grades 4 – 8)
  • TCPS Sports (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Taekwondo (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Yoga (Grades 2 – 5)
  • Choir (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Private Piano Lessons (Grades 2 – 8)
  • French (Grades 2 – 8)
  • Mandarin (Grades 2 – 5)

Trips and Visitor Presentations

To enrich learning for Grades 1–8, TCPS organizes year-round excursions and in-school presentations, including visits to museums, historic sites, cultural centres, and more. Winter months feature on-site workshops and cultural performances. Students in Grades 6–8 also enjoy multi-day overnight trips each June, offering fun, hands-on learning beyond the classroom.

Music

TCPS takes a holistic, process-based approach to music education. Students in Grades 1–3 learn to read music and play the recorder, while Grade 4 students join the instrumental band program, focusing on technique and terminology. Students may rent or buy instruments and regularly perform at school and external events, showcasing their growing musical talents.

Christmas Concert

Each December the TCPS grade 1 classes, teachers and Music teachers plan a wonderful seasonal celebration. Each class performs a number of songs with students acting as master of ceremonies to the delight of the parents, families and students. The Christmas Concert is always a great way to kick off the Christmas season.

Spring Concert

As students move into grades 2 and 3  they participate in the annual Spring Concert. Students sing songs, dance and perform plays with each year’s concert having a different theme. It’s a great evening of entertainment for all.

Band and Choir Concert

At the end of May all the band and choir students, who have been working hard all year, have a special evening to demonstrate their musical talents. Held over two afternoons, students from grades 4 to 8 participate in the annual Band and Choir Concert.

TCPS Band and Choir Concert

Elementary Community Outreach

The school fosters empathy and social responsibility by encouraging students to support those in need. Throughout the year, students actively participate in fundraising for causes such as the Terry Fox Foundation, Veterans Association of Markham, Markham Food Bank and Markham Stouffville Hospital.

See our Elementary News blogs and our Elementary social media feeds for updates throughout the year.

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