About Us

Fieldstone is a welcoming and inclusive community.

Fieldstone is a unique co-educational, non-denominational school where Canadian and International students are inspired to achieve great things. In our enriching and nurturing environment, Fieldstone students build self-esteem through academic, co-curricular and social successes. Our caring and patient approach ensures that each student is given the opportunity to become happy, productive and successful.

The school began in 1997 as a K-6 school of 8 students in the basement of a church in mid-town Toronto. Since that time, a group of passionate and committed professionals has provided excellence in academics and an exceptional school community to hundreds of students and their families. At present, Fieldstone King’s College School and Fieldstone Day School are the academic homes to over 300 students.

Fieldstone is now located on a spacious 6.4 acre campus in North Toronto. The 47,000 square foot building is equipped with spacious classrooms on three floors. Grades 9-12 classes use the third floor classrooms and science laboratories, as well as the arts studios, cafeteria, and gymnasium on the first floor.

Outside the building, our students enjoy large athletic fields, manicured gardens (we even have a student horticultural club), and a mini-amphitheater that can be used for classes in warmer weather.

We encourage you to visit the school to tour our campus in person.

Fieldstone prepares students to be global leaders.

Fieldstone is founded on a strong and positive belief in our students. Young people, very naturally, exhibit a powerful desire to be successful both socially and academically. It is our responsibility, as a school, to help guide, encourage, and support them to make that desire a reality. We achieve this goal by teaching an enriched curriculum in the context of a caring and supportive environment. At Fieldstone, we see not the students we meet but the adults they will become.

School Profile 2021-2022

At Fieldstone, we have supportive and caring teachers.

Administration Email Link

Ms. Shumaila Khan, Head of School

Ms. Khan has a master's degree in English Literature and considers herself a lifelong teacher and a student advocate. Passionate about assisting students find their unique pathways to higher education, she is an experienced and trained college counsellor who thoughtfully guides and advises families and students as they navigate their future. Ms. Khan also loves teaching, directing plays, writing, reading, and gardening!

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Ms. Melany Butcher, Asst. Head of School
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Ms. Monica Park, Bursar

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Ms. Lisa Akita, Librarian & Coordinator, International Admissions

Ms. Lisa Akita appreciates Toronto's multiculturalism and enjoys supporting our Japanese community, as well as our students from around the world.

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Ms. Laura Sesito, Receptionist
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Administration	Email Link
Ms. Shumaila Khan, Head of School Ms. Khan has a master's degree in English Literature and considers herself a lifelong teacher and a student advocate. Passionate about assisting students find their unique pathways to higher education, she is an experienced and trained college counsellor who thoughtfully guides and advises families and students as they navigate their future. Ms. Khan also loves teaching, directing plays, writing, reading, and gardening!	Email Ms. Khan
Ms. Melany Butcher, Asst. Head of School	Email Ms. Butcher
Ms. Monica Park, Bursar	Email Ms. Park
Ms. Lisa Akita, Librarian & Coordinator, International Admissions Ms. Lisa Akita appreciates Toronto's multiculturalism and enjoys supporting our Japanese community, as well as our students from around the world.	Email Ms. Akita
Ms. Laura Sesito, Receptionist	Email Ms. Sesito

Main Teaching Subject(s) Instructor and Email Link

Visual Arts, Communication Technology: Ms. Jessica Gordon, BA, BED, OCT
Jessica received her Bachelor’s of Applied Arts with honors in Illustration from Sheridan College, as well as a Bachelor’s of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She strives to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement. Her aim as an educator is to help students realize their roles as productive members of their communities and to understand the value of artistic creativity. Her work with students supports her belief that each student has unique ideas, experiences and abilities that they bring to the class. Jessica also has industry experience in the visual arts field, including television animation, corporate graphic design and illustration.
Email Ms. Gordon

Mandarin: Ms. Jiazheng Zhang
Ms. Zhang, born and raised in China, holds a BA (honors) in English and international business from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, an MEd in language and literacies education from the University of Toronto. A dedicated educator, she recently attained TESL Ontario certification. Proficient in Mandarin and English, she's learning Spanish and Turkish with a fervent passion for language instruction. She believes that different languages bring people different views of world. Ms. Zhang is our ESL and Mandarin teacher.
Email Ms. Zhang

Maths: Ms. Melike Oktar, BSc

Ms. Melike Oktar is an experienced teacher with over ten years of experience as a Physics Head Teacher in a number of high schools. She is a skilled and professional teacher with over ten years of tutoring experience in mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Differentiation), physics and biology. In addition, she is a multifaceted instructor and coach of The Olympiad supporting students in achieving outstanding academic credentials.
Email Ms. Oktar

Maths, Physics: Ms. Lilia Mao, Ms.Sc, BEd

With 20+ years at Fieldstone, Ms. Mao is a senior teacher who teaches high school core courses. She was awarded an “A” grade certificate in the Cambridge Mathematics Advanced Level in 2014. Ms. Mao enjoys travelling, listening to music, taking Zumba class, baking and gardening.
Email Ms. Mao

Science & Math: Ms. Meenaben Patel, MSC, OCT

Ms. Meenaben Patel (OCT) has a Bachelor of Science degree and a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry. Ms. Patel has been teaching in Canada for five years and has taught at a number of private schools. She believes that a classroom should be a safe, caring community where students can blossom and grow. She believes that teaching is a process of learning from students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
Email Ms. Patel

ESL: Ms. Sonya Li Preti

Ms. Li Preti has been an ESL teacher in Rome, Italy for 23 years. She has a B.A from York University, TESL Certificate, TESOL Canada Diploma, OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) and holds an International Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language (ICTEAL). She helps students achieve communicative and real-world competence allowing them to use English for life by implementing a life skills programme which is both active and experiential. Ms. Li Preti brings her international experience and multi-cultural exposure to her ESL classroom.
Email Ms. Perti

English & History: Mr. Jonathan Stillman

Dr. Stillman has taught English and Social Studies to middle and high schoolers in New Hampshire and Vermont. He earned his English B.A. and M.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder then his Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario by researching the origins of the field of political economy. Dr. Stillman is our English and History teacher.
Email Mr. Stillman

Business & Geography: Mr. Jehangir Jamali

Mr. Jamali completed his Undergrad degree in Economics and Political Science from the U.S. His love for teaching began there, where as a Teacher's Assistant, he taught Principles of Macroeconomics in graduate school. Mr. Jamali has taught the Cambridge curriculum (O and A Level Economics) since 2017. Mr. Jamali is our Business Studies and Geography teacher.
Email Mr. Jamali

Music: Mr. Jorge Morales
Mr. Morales is a versatile educator who studied music composition and performance at the ABRSM in England, and the RCM in Toronto. His extensive experiences of sports and physical activity have allowed him to share this passion as an instructor at various schools and camps. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. Mr. Morales has been a supply teacher at Fieldstone over the past few months, always welcomed warmly by our students as he has established himself as a friendly, dedicated, and talented educator.
Email Mr. Morales

Physical Education: Mr. Keith Makubuya
Mr. Makubuya attended Niagara College where he achieved his General Arts and Science degree as well as Sports Management. Mr. Makubuya is a former professional soccer player with Toronto FC and the sport has taken him all over the world. He taught P.E. at another private school in Toronto. Mr. Makubuya is an ambitious teacher who loves to create a positive classroom environment and build great relationships with students.
Email Mr. Makubuya

Main Teaching Subject(s)	Instructor and Email Link
Visual Arts, Communication Technology: Ms. Jessica Gordon, BA, BED, OCT Jessica received her Bachelor’s of Applied Arts with honors in Illustration from Sheridan College, as well as a Bachelor’s of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She strives to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement. Her aim as an educator is to help students realize their roles as productive members of their communities and to understand the value of artistic creativity. Her work with students supports her belief that each student has unique ideas, experiences and abilities that they bring to the class. Jessica also has industry experience in the visual arts field, including television animation, corporate graphic design and illustration.	Email Ms. Gordon
Mandarin: Ms. Jiazheng Zhang Ms. Zhang, born and raised in China, holds a BA (honors) in English and international business from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, an MEd in language and literacies education from the University of Toronto. A dedicated educator, she recently attained TESL Ontario certification. Proficient in Mandarin and English, she's learning Spanish and Turkish with a fervent passion for language instruction. She believes that different languages bring people different views of world. Ms. Zhang is our ESL and Mandarin teacher.	Email Ms. Zhang
Maths: Ms. Melike Oktar, BSc Ms. Melike Oktar is an experienced teacher with over ten years of experience as a Physics Head Teacher in a number of high schools. She is a skilled and professional teacher with over ten years of tutoring experience in mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Differentiation), physics and biology. In addition, she is a multifaceted instructor and coach of The Olympiad supporting students in achieving outstanding academic credentials.	Email Ms. Oktar
Maths, Physics: Ms. Lilia Mao, Ms.Sc, BEd With 20+ years at Fieldstone, Ms. Mao is a senior teacher who teaches high school core courses. She was awarded an “A” grade certificate in the Cambridge Mathematics Advanced Level in 2014. Ms. Mao enjoys travelling, listening to music, taking Zumba class, baking and gardening.	Email Ms. Mao
Science & Math: Ms. Meenaben Patel, MSC, OCT Ms. Meenaben Patel (OCT) has a Bachelor of Science degree and a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry. Ms. Patel has been teaching in Canada for five years and has taught at a number of private schools. She believes that a classroom should be a safe, caring community where students can blossom and grow. She believes that teaching is a process of learning from students, colleagues, parents, and the community.	Email Ms. Patel
ESL: Ms. Sonya Li Preti Ms. Li Preti has been an ESL teacher in Rome, Italy for 23 years. She has a B.A from York University, TESL Certificate, TESOL Canada Diploma, OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) and holds an International Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language (ICTEAL). She helps students achieve communicative and real-world competence allowing them to use English for life by implementing a life skills programme which is both active and experiential. Ms. Li Preti brings her international experience and multi-cultural exposure to her ESL classroom.	Email Ms. Perti
English & History: Mr. Jonathan Stillman Dr. Stillman has taught English and Social Studies to middle and high schoolers in New Hampshire and Vermont. He earned his English B.A. and M.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder then his Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario by researching the origins of the field of political economy. Dr. Stillman is our English and History teacher.	Email Mr. Stillman
Business & Geography: Mr. Jehangir Jamali Mr. Jamali completed his Undergrad degree in Economics and Political Science from the U.S. His love for teaching began there, where as a Teacher's Assistant, he taught Principles of Macroeconomics in graduate school. Mr. Jamali has taught the Cambridge curriculum (O and A Level Economics) since 2017. Mr. Jamali is our Business Studies and Geography teacher.	Email Mr. Jamali
Music: Mr. Jorge Morales Mr. Morales is a versatile educator who studied music composition and performance at the ABRSM in England, and the RCM in Toronto. His extensive experiences of sports and physical activity have allowed him to share this passion as an instructor at various schools and camps. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. Mr. Morales has been a supply teacher at Fieldstone over the past few months, always welcomed warmly by our students as he has established himself as a friendly, dedicated, and talented educator.	Email Mr. Morales
Physical Education: Mr. Keith Makubuya Mr. Makubuya attended Niagara College where he achieved his General Arts and Science degree as well as Sports Management. Mr. Makubuya is a former professional soccer player with Toronto FC and the sport has taken him all over the world. He taught P.E. at another private school in Toronto. Mr. Makubuya is an ambitious teacher who loves to create a positive classroom environment and build great relationships with students.	Email Mr. Makubuya

We have hot meals cooked daily on site, as well as a wide range of snacks available for purchase. Students need not subscribe to a set number of meals, as they can simply purchase lunches as needed from our friendly cafeteria staff.

Fieldstone is a “NUT AWARE” school. Please do not send anything for snacks or lunches which contains nuts. This is very important to children who have this very serious allergy.

Fieldstone’s School Uniform.

At Fieldstone, students are required to wear school uniforms. Uniform must be of an appropriate size for each student, and kilt length should be no higher than the student’s finger tips when arms are at sides.

All students are required to follow the school’s uniform policy and will not be permitted into class and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action if they refuse to do so. This is a uniformed school and therefore students (with cooperation of their parents) are expected to respect and cooperate with this policy.

Uniform can be purchased at DGN KILTERS. Please find DGN’s Back-to-School Shopping Flyer, highlighting online shopping options, HERE.

Number One Dress Options

Boys

Black Leather, Polish-able Dress Shoes (no running shoes)
Navy Blazer (Crested)
White Dress Shirt (Crested – optional)
Maroon Tie (Crested)
Black or Grey Dress Pants
Black or Dark Grey Socks

Girls

Black Leather, Polish-able Dress Shoes with a heel no higher than 1.5 inches/3.5 cm (no running shoes)
Navy Blazer (Crested)
White Dress Shirt (Crested – optional)
Maroon Tie (Crested)
Tartan Kilt or Black or Grey Dress Pants
Navy Knee Socks or Navy Tights (with Kilt) OR Black or Dark Grey Socks (with Pants)

Casual Uniform Options

The following items can be worn on regular school days except on Number One Dress Days:

Navy Cardigan, button (Crested)
Navy V-neck Sweater (Crested)
White Polo Shirt (Long- or short-sleeved, Crested)
Navy Zipfront Cardigan Sweater (Crested)

Physical Education

Gym T-shirt (Crested or with Grizzly Logo)
Gym Sweatshirt (Crested)
Gym Sweatpants (Crested)
Gym Shorts (Crested)

Community Standards for Personal Expression

All students are encouraged to maintain an overall appearance that is suitable for a Grade 9-12 private school academic community. Discretion should be taken with regard to the following:

Hair colour and style (no unnatural colours please)
Excessive visible piercings and tattoos
Jewelry

A student may be asked to speak with the Assistant Head of School if it is felt that his or her appearance is deemed to be at odds with the spirit of this policy.

Spirit Days

Spirit days are events where students do not need to wear their usual uniforms. In these cases, students will be expected to wear clothes that fit with the theme of the school spirit event.