We’re raising funds to transform Brock’s schoolyard into a vibrant, inclusive space.
Donate, share your expertise or volunteer. Every contribution helps.
Build real change: structures, gathering spaces, and improvements for generations of students.
As teachers, we believe this project will have a lasting positive impact on our students’ daily school experience and overall development. We are excited for the variety of play areas that support cooperative play, teamwork, and inclusive interaction among students of all ages and abilities.
Brock Yard Revival
Brock Public School’s yard is ready for a transformation — and we need your help to make it happen. Since March 2023, our school council and dedicated parent volunteers have been rallying to launch the largest infrastructure project in our school’s history: the revitalization of our schoolyard.
We envision a space where every student can play, explore, and feel included — and where the wider community can gather, create, and connect. Thanks to your generous support, we’ve already made exciting progress, and we’re just getting started. Whether you can donate, participate, or spread the word, you’re helping turn this shared dream into reality.
Brock Public School is a vibrant, inclusive elementary school in the heart of Toronto’s west end. Serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, Brock is known for its strong sense of community, creative spirit, and commitment to equity and belonging. It’s a place where students are encouraged to explore, express themselves, and grow — both inside and outside the classroom.
Help Us Bring the Yard to Life
Make a Donation
Your support goes directly to building features that spark imagination, support physical activity, and foster community. Whether it’s $10 or $10,000, every donation makes a difference.
Want to donate on behalf of a business or community group? Do you know someone who can contribute? Let us know!
Details about donor recognition are coming soon.
Get Involved
Do you have skills or resources to support our campaign? Do you have contacts or communities you can reach out to? Can you spare an hour or two? Help make this project a success, we can’t do it without you!
Spread the Word
Share our campaign with friends, family, and neighbours. Everyone we reach is a potential partner in building something beautiful.
Campaign Updates
Spread the Word: Help Us Reach More Supporters
We know many Brock families have friends, relatives, and contacts who would love to support…
BBQ and School Council Meeting – June 9, 2025
Community, Cotton Candy, and Next Steps: A Yard Campaign Update We’ve had a big couple…
School Council Meeting Recap – May 12, 2025
At our May 12 School Council meeting, we shared exciting progress on the Yard Revitalization…
Your Impact
We’re not just building a playground — we’re creating a vibrant, inclusive space that serves students, families, and the community for years to come.
While the TDSB is funding essential improvements, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to go beyond the basics — to dream bigger and build better. Your donations will directly fund the features that make this yard exceptional.
The outdoor learning area will open up possibilities for hands-on, experiential learning across subjects like science, art and environmental education.
Designed With Community at Heart
We’ve worked closely with the TDSB design team and our school community to create a plan that reflects student input, local needs, and long-term sustainability.
Learn more about our vision.
Project Kickoff
Request submitted to TDSB Facility Services to begin the Viability Review Process. An initial meeting is the mandatory first step in this process before any rehabilitation can be done.
Viability Review Process
Meeting with the TDSB team to understand the issues of the school yard, the type of work required and what can be completed at our school. Schoolyard qualified as a “site deficiency project”.
TDSB visited Brock School to assess the current conditions of the schoolyard.
Initial consultation with students and teachers. Classroom activities to solicit feedback from all grades on how they currently use the schoolyard and how they’d like it to change.
Mulch installation as temporary solution
School Walks
School Council led walks to nearby schools to explore different schoolyard design elements. Research presented to School Council.
School Council members attend staff meeting. Staff provide feedback on how to involve staff and students in the consultation process.
Initial design ideas presented to at school council meeting
Design Finalized
Finalized design, incorporating feedback from previous consultations. Fundraising campaign begins.
TDSB call for contractors.
Construction to begin.