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| Total enrolment | 1521 |
| Principal | Adrian Della Mora Tel: 416-393-5549 Fax: 416-397-6074 |
| Superintendent |
Josephine Nespolo Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church 3055 Bloor Street West Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1C6 416-231-6016 |
| Local Trustee |
Ann Andrachuk Tel: 416-512-3402 Fax: 416-512-3402 e-mail: ann.andrachuk@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Art Hileman Voice Mailbox: #88549 csac.bishopallenacademy@tcdsb.org |
| Extended French and French Immersion | Secondary |
The
school is named after Bishop Francis Allen, who served as Auxiliary Bishop
of the Archdiocese of Toronto from 1954 until his death in 1972. As pastor
of Our Lady of Sorrows, Bishop Allen was a leader in the development of
Catholic Christian Education in Etobicoke.
The property has an interesting history. The 14-1/2-acre site was part of the original piece of land surveyed in the township of Etobicoke in 1793 which was set aside for the use of the government mill or the King’s Mill which was located at the fast rapids upstream from Lake Ontario.
Bishop Allen Academy opened its doors to its first grade 9 classes in September 1989. Since then, we have grown in both spirit and numbers. Today our community includes more than 1400 students, 90 teachers, and 25 support staff in a semestered co-educational setting.
The
mission of our school is the formation of the whole person:
the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social
development of every student. Our aim at Bishop Allen Academy is to provide a quality
education, which integrates faith with culture, so that every aspect of
the curriculum is taught in light of the Gospel.
Bishop
Allen is an excellent educational setting for the highly motivated,
success-oriented student who enjoys learning.
Our challenging academic curriculum includes enriched credit
courses beginning in Grade 10 and Advanced Placement courses leading to
the Advanced Placement diploma in senior years.
Our
large Gifted program focuses on academic achievement, leadership
development and community service. A
large number of Bishop Allen graduates are awarded scholarships to
universities in Ontario and outside the province.
Bishop
Allen Academy is proud to be one of only two secondary schools in the
Board to offer the Early Immersion French program at the secondary level.
The Middle Immersion (Extended) French program is also offered.
Upon graduation, students will be eligible for either the Immersion
French Certificate or the Extended French Certificate from the Toronto
Catholic District School Board.
Educational services are available for students who need support to learn within an inclusive environment.
Bishop Allen also offers a rich co-curricular program that includes Vocal and Instrumental Music, Art and Drama. As well, our varsity athletic teams have built a solid reputation for their many championship seasons.
Our
school motto is: “GAUDETE IN DOMINO” - Rejoice in the Lord. At Bishop
Allen Academy we strive to be a welcoming community that daily celebrates
our calling to rejoice in the Lord.

Bishop Allen Academy is a school whose goal of education is to offer all students experiences which will enable them to reach their maximum potential in all areas: spiritual, intellectual, cultural, emotional, social, physical and ethical.
As Catholic educators, we share a mandate to serve the entire community so that all staff and students grow in a spirit consistent with Gospel values.
To this end a variety of programs are offered to meet the needs of our varied student population.
These educational programs provide opportunities for students to develop skills which will prepare them for their future: values clarification, decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving.
At
Bishop Allen, we believe our task is to challenge students to meet their
full potential within a stimulating, safe and caring environment.
CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAM
The secret of a successful high school education lies in the students’ ability to combine the academic curriculum, with co-curricular activities, and service to others. The staff at Bishop Allen offers a wide selection of after-school activities. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these clubs, teams and other opportunities. This involvement will produce lasting memories of what high school is all about. See the chart on the next page for the selections in our co-curricular program.
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Spiritual
Life |
Sports |
Clubs |
Activities |
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Advent ceremonies |
Badminton |
Junior Achievement |
Athletic Banquet |
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Charitable activities |
Baseball |
Library Club |
Intramural Sports |
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Fund raising |
Basketball |
Mountain Bike |
Christmas Baskets |
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Lenten projects |
Cross-Country |
Newspaper |
Choir |
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Liturgies |
Volleyball |
Outdoors |
Concert Band |
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Para-liturgies |
Golf |
Japanese Animation |
Dances |
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Prayer |
Skiing |
Stage Crew |
Drama |
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Reconciliation |
Soccer |
Yearbook Club |
Grade 9 Orientation |
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Retreats |
Softball |
S.C.O.P.E. |
In the Driver's Seat |
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Walk against male violence |
Swimming |
Writer’s Club |
Math Contests
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Wake-a-thon |
Tennis |
Athletic Council |
Spirit Weeks |
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World Youth Day |
Track & Field |
Film Appreciation |
Student Council |
BISHOP
ALLEN SCHOOL LETTER
The
purpose of the Bishop Alien school letter is to recognize and reward
individual contributions to the school community.
It encourages students to become well-rounded members of the
community. The letter is
inclusive in nature as it acknowledges student involvement in many
different areas. Students may
work towards a Junior Letter or a Senior Letter. Students and the staff recognize the letter as the ultimate
achievement in the school community since it sets a high standard of
student participation.
The
following guidelines are to be used by coaches and moderators to determine
the number of points to be awarded to the student applicant:
5
points:
Outstanding contribution.
Recognition beyond school community for work or achievement
involving 50 or more hours of involvement.
Examples: Regional award, all star team, community
leadership.
4
points:
Excellent achievement.
Recognition in school among staff and peers for superior
contribution in athletic or extra-curricular activity.
Examples: Team captain, excellent leadership.
3
points:
Solid involvement in school activity.
An above average contribution to a team or activity.
Maximum value to be awarded for activities under 50 hours.
2
points:
Average, regular contribution and commitment to activity.
1 point:
Minimal commitment of time and effort to activity.
ACADEMIC
POINTS
Academic points will be awarded for
each subject as follows:
The Advanced Placement Program is an internationally recognized program that fosters success in higher education by encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills at the highest level. Students pursue university level studies while still in high school by preparing for and writing exams. Successful completion of exams earns students advanced placement and/or credit in university. Exams are recognized by universities throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Thirty-four courses are offered in 19 subject areas by approximately 13,000 high schools worldwide. The hallmark of the program is its flexibility in that students may take the full complement of AP courses and work toward an AP International Diploma or study in their personal area of strength and aim to achieve an AP Scholar or AP National Scholar designation.
A Congregated Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a school-wide initiative requiring the support and dedication of administration and faculty. In this program, segregated Pre-AP classes begin in Grade 9 and are offered in Mathematics, Science, English, French and Social Sciences. This early introduction in Grades 9 and 10 encourages a focus on the development of habits of mind necessary for success in later years. Teachers are provided with intensive AP training and resources and each department forms a Vertical Team to ensure a seamless transition in curriculum from one grade to the next. The program follows the Ontario curriculum but is richer in depth and breadth and allows more time for enrichment activities such as contests, field trips, in-depth discussions, guest lecturers, and more varied activities. The Pre-AP Program leads to the Advanced Placement courses in Grades 11 and 12. Regular meetings of all AP teachers ensure open dialogue and consistency of expectations.
Participation in the AP Program allows students to get a head start on the work they will encounter in university. Coursework prepares students to write the AP exams in May. Although written at their home school, exams are marked externally by qualified markers trained by the Education Testing Service. Numerous studies have demonstrated that successful completion of these exams ensures high achievement in post-secondary education.
The congregated AP at Bishop Allen involves segregated enriched classes in the core subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Science) starting in grade 9 and continuing at every grade level. Students cover the Ontario curriculum and receive preparation for writing the international AP exams in the grade 11 or 12 year of high school. At this time Bishop Allen is the only school in TCDSB to offer the congregated (segregated enriched) AP classes.
All schools can offer students the opportunity to register to write an AP exam or AP exams in the grade 11 or 12 year. Support from the schools varies. In some schools, teachers guide the students informally or set up after-school tutorials. BA differs in that we start in grade 9 with special classes consisting only of students who want enriched curriculum each year. In the credit courses, we cover the Ontario curriculum and prepare students each year to write AP exams in the senior years.
The Congregated Advanced Placement Program is available at Bishop Allen Academy.
Information and selection criteria are available from the AP Co-ordinator at the school
(416) 393-5549.
November 3, 2010
7:00 p.m.
School Calendar 2010-2011
| School Begins | September 7, 2010 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 11, 2010 |
| Christmas break | December 20-31, 2010 |
| Family Day | February 21, 2011 |
| Mid-Winter Break | March 14-18, 2011 |
| Good Friday | April 22, 2011 |
| Easter Monday | April 25, 2011 |
| Victoria Day | May 23, 2011 |
| Last day of classes for elementary students | June 29, 2011 |
PA Days 2010-2011
Exam Dates 2010-2011
Bishop Allen Academy Teacher, Ms. Smolders was selected as one of
25 finalists for the 2010 Governor General’s Awards for Excellence
in Teaching Canadian History. The award honours teachers who excel
at bringing history to life for their students.
A national judging panel will next select six recipients out of the 25 finalists, based on a
submission outlining the nominee’s innovations and achievements in the field of teaching Canadian History or Social Studies. Those six recipients will receive $2,500, a gold medal and a trip this fall to the Awards ceremonies at Rideau Hall. Their respective schools will also be awarded a cash gift of $1,000.
Le Concours et Festival d'art oratoire
TCDSB Students participated in Concours et
Festival d'art oratoire, an annual French public-speaking event for
students from grades four through 12 studying French as a Second
Language in Ontario schools.
At this year’s event, held at York University on May 8th, Benjamin
D., Grade 9 Student at Bishop Allen Academy was awarded 1st place
for "L'eau"; Kristina Loudine, Grade 10 Student at Msgr. Percy
Johnson was awarded 2nd place of "Les Phobies" and Alfred Chen,
Grade 11 Student at Mary Ward was awarded 3rd place for "La tension
religieuse: pourquoi existe-t-elle?"
Bishop Allen Academy’s
Huntington’s Fundraiser Gala 2010
In 2002, a family in the Bishop Allen community was diagnosed with
Huntington’s disease, a devastating neurological condition. The
struggle of this family inspired a group of Bishop Allen students to
hold a fundraising gala in support of research into a cure for this
disease. For the past
seven years, Bishop Allen students, with the support of parents,
teachers and staff, have continued holding an annual gala dinner
which raises between $3000 and $5000 per year. All funds raised go
directly to the Huntington’s Society of Canada. This gala, led by an entire school community, is the only event of
its kind in Ontario. The gala consists of a dinner, silent auction
and entertainment and is held at Bishop Allen Academy. This year’s
event took place on Friday, April 23rd and raised $4000.


BAMUN: Bishop Allen Model United Nations
Bishop Allen Academy students hosted their third annual Bishop Allen Model United Nations assembly (BAMUN) at Metro Hall on Friday, April 16, 2010. 140 students from 16 schools across the GTA attended the event. After numerous hours of preparing background guides, and policy documents, preparing placards, folders, name tags and ordering pens, and certificates, our fourteen team secretariat, led by Secretary General, Kelden Formosa, played host for the day as BAMUN 2010 was declared open. The Bishop Allen team organized simulations of three assemblies. For the novice debaters, they re-created SOCHUM to deal with social, cultural and humanitarian issues of peoples around the world. In the OAS committee, 21 students representing delegates from the western hemisphere dealt with resolving issues relating to the Organization of American States. In the League of Nations, veteran debaters from across the GTA honed their skills as they represented delegates attempting to solve the historical crisis in 1938. With the banging of Kelden’s gavel, the three assemblies broke out into hours of intellectual debate about how to tackle the world’s issues, old and new. The students came out of the experience, renewed with a sense of hope in their own abilities, and with newly formed friendships across the city.
2009-2010 Exemplary Practice Award Winner
Bishop
Allen Academy for
“The Congregated Advanced Placement
Program”
Bishop Allen Academy pioneered the CAP program in the Toronto
Catholic District School Board. From modest early beginning, the BA
program is a fully comprehensive program starting with grade 9 where
students enjoy an enriched curriculum and develop the habits of mind
necessary to prepare them for success with the College Board
international exams in grades 11 and 12. Students complete both the
Ontario curriculum and they sit for the externally set and
adjudicated examinations.

Bishop Allen Academy students win University of
Ottawa Contest
Two classes from Bishop Allen Academy (a Grade 11 French Immersion
class and a Grade 12 French Immersion class, both taught by French Teacher,
Marie Nazroo) won 1st place and 2nd place in a contest facilitated by the
University of Ottawa. The contest was open to grade 10, 11 or 12 immersion
and extended French classes from the GTA. They were asked to create short
videos that demonstrated how they stand out with their bilingualism.
As a result, the students in Bishop Allen Academy’s winning classes have won a total of $84,000 in scholarship money!
The final video's can be viewed on the University of Ottawa website.
C’est merveilleux, n’est-ce pas?
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:
Academic Year | Academic | Applied |
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| 2007 - 2008 | ||
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| 2005 - 2006 | ||
| 2004 - 2005 | ||
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT):
The OSSLT shows the extent to which Ontario students are meeting the minimum literacy standard expected by the end of Grade 9. The test assesses the reading and writing skills as they apply to all subjects as out-lined in the Ontario Curriculum. Students must pass the OSSLT as one of the 32 requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
| School Year | Grade 10 |
| 2008 - 2009 | |
| 2007 - 2008 | |
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| 2004 - 2005 |
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