WillowWood School

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WillowWood School
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WillowWood School
55 Scarsdale Road

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M3B 2R3

Canada
Coordinates 43°44′51″N79°21′15″W / 43.74744°N 79.35414°W / 43.74744; -79.35414
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Established1980
PrincipalFred Howe
DirectorJoy Kurtz
GradesJK to 12
Age range5 to 18
Enrolment250
Colour(s)yellow and black
Team nameWillowWood Warriors
Website http://www.willowwoodschool.ca

WillowWood School is an alternative private school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for Grades JK through 12. It was founded in 1980 by owner/principal Joy Kurtz.

The school caters for children with learning differences, ADHD, and other learning challenges.

WillowWood has an Arts and Sports program. There are two annual presentations: the Holiday Happening in December, and the Musical in the Spring. WillowWood sports teams participate in the SSAF (Small Schools Athletic Federation) as the WillowWood Warriors.[ citation needed ]



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