The Peace School

The Peace School

Contact Information

  • Address: 17867 Yonge St, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8Z3

School Type

  • Preschool / Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary School
  • Before or After School Program

School Location

  • urban community

Number of Students

10

School Description

At the Peace School, we view food as a cultural experience—one that can serve as a bridge for building connections and promoting peace. We encourage our students to explore and enjoy a variety of dishes from different peoples and nations, seeing food as a meaningful way to discover and appreciate other cultures. In line with the philosophy of the Peace School, sharing meals becomes more than nourishment; it becomes a pathway to understanding, respect, and harmony among diverse communities.


School Food

Meal Program:

  • Breakfast program
  • Lunch program

Activities

  • Growing food - garden
  • Growing food - greenhouse
  • Sustainable food production
  • Cooking
  • Preserving
  • Tasting activities
  • Sharing cultural foods
  • Learning from local food producers & providers