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| Total enrolment | 1473 |
| Principal | Sue Sillery Tel: 416-393-5549 Fax: 416-397-6074 |
| Superintendent |
Colleen Tovey-Shackleton 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 |
History & Tradition
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.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
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.
- Collaborative teaming with the classroom teacher, special services and student services
- A vibrant peer ministry
- An active chaplaincy team
- Community outreach
- Partnership with Metro Volunteer Service
- Linkage with colleges and universities for mentorship
- Cooperative education
- Library resource centre
- Enriched credit courses
- A gifted program
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits
- An inclusive special education model
- Numerous extracurricular activities
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:
- 50
- 65 %: 3 points
- 66
- 80 %: 4 points
- 80
% and over: 5 points
The Congregated Advanced Placement Program
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.
School News
November 5, 2008
Grade 8 Open House
6:15 p.m. French Immersion/Extended French
6:45 p.m. Musical Interlude
7:00 p.m. Information Meeting for Grade 8 Students
Bishop Allen Student to Compete
in National Geography Finals
Bishop Allen Academy Grade
9 student, David Marrello, placed fourth in the Ontario Geography
Challenge held recently at Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School. The
Geography Challenge is a national student competition designed to foster
an interest in geography among young Canadians, and to raise the profile
of geography with teachers and the public. The Challenge is organized by
the
Canadian Council for Geographic Education
(CCGE), a non-profit volunteer organization of teachers. It begins with
a school level challenge where an overall winner is declared. School
level winners then write a qualifying test for the right to advance to
the
provincial and territorial championships.
Within each province or territory, students with the top 50 scores from
the qualifying tests are invited to their respective provincial or
territorial championships. David and the remaining 40
provincial and territorial winners
will participate in the
national final of the Geography
Challenge that takes place online through this Web site on
May 15, 2008.
If successful, he will become part of the Canadian Team which will
participate in the World Geography Championships in the summer of 2009
with 20 other countries. HSBC Bank Canada scholarships will be awarded
to the top three finishers (1st place $3,000; 2nd place $2,000; and 3rd
place $1,000) and a range of other prizes will be awarded to all
national finalists.
David with meteorologist Harold Hossein
Toronto
Catholic District School Board Celebrates Exemplary Practices
Each year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board
is proud to acknowledge innovative programs and special projects at
local schools with the TCDSB Exemplary Practice Award. The winners
of the ninth annual awards were honoured at a special ceremony and
reception in April. Among the winners is:
Bishop Allen Academy (Etobicoke): Haunted Halloween Storybook Adventure--The project brought together adolescents and children in their love of reading and writing for the purpose of creating Halloween storybooks.
“Each year we are impressed with the variety and quality of submissions that we receive for consideration for the Exemplary Practice Awards. It reminds us of the amazing things that can be accomplished when the many partners in Catholic education focus their energies on a common goal,” says Director of Education Kevin Kobus. “These winners have distinguished themselves by boldly daring to implement new approaches to learning, and who have succeeded in their endeavours. It is our hope that others will be inspired in their pursuit of new and innovative ideas that will continue to build upon the quality of education in our Catholic schools.”
French public speaking
contest winners
Congratulations to Sarah Campitelli for winning in the Extended
French Category for grade 10 students. Joe McGrade won in the French
Immersion category for grade 11 students.
Top Student
Congratulations to Annie Dubois, graduating student from Bishop
Allen for achieving 99.83 per cent average. She is the top
graduating student from TCDSB and will receive a Student Achievement
Award in the Spring of 2008.
Synopsis of Visit
Fourteen students and three teachers from Bishop Allen Academy
travelled to Rankin Inlet, Nunavut from April 19th to the 26th. For
all of us this has been an experience that has opened our eyes to
the larger reality of Canada and our place in this country.
The Inuit introduced us to their love of the land and to the
intimacy of their community. We had to learn how to communicate
afresh. We love to use words - they speak through silences. One of
our group asked an Inuit boy the same question over and over and was
frustrated at not receiving a reply. The southerner had to be told
that in fact a reply had been given. "Yes" is indicated by a slight
raising of the eyebrow. This is just one example of the unique
quality of the Inuit culture. Our young people participated in
drum-dancing; they shared in a pukaluk, a traditional Inuit meal of
raw caribou, whale and seal; and they sat and listened to the wisdom
of an eighty year old elder who shared his experience of living as a
nomad on the tundra for over forty years. We marvelled at the beauty
of this wild and magnificent landscape of snow, ice and rock. We
discovered that something could be so stark and so beautiful at the
same time. We visited the local elementary school where our students
and the Rankin Inlet High School students worked together on a
literacy project with the grade three students. We realized that as
many differences that there are between our two cultures, there are
as many if not more ways in which we are the same.
We look forward to our friends from Nunavut visiting us in mid May
so that we can share with them our stories and our province.
School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:
Academic Year | Academic | Applied |
| 2006 - 2007 | ||
| 2005 - 2006 | ||
| 2004 - 2005 | ||
| 2003 - 2004 | ||
| 2002 - 2003 | ||
| 2001 - 2002 Description | ||
| 2000 - 2001 | ||
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.
| Year | Grade 10 |
| 2006 - 2007 | |
| 2005 - 2006 | |
| 2004 - 2005 | |
| 2003 - 2004 October | |
| 2002 - 2003 October Description | |
| 2001 - 2002 February | |