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| Total enrolment | 549 |
| Principal | Karen Quinn Tel: 416-393-5226 Fax: 416-393-5809 |
| Superintendent | Josephine
Nespolo Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish | Blessed Sacrament Parish 24 Cheritan Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4R 3R7 416-481-2256 |
| Local Trustee |
Maria Rizzo Tel: 416-512-3405; Fax: 416-512-3405 e-mail: maria.rizzo@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Ellen Lowden csac.blessedsacrament@tcdsb.org Voice Mailbox: #88226 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Extended French Program | Grades 5-8 |
History &
Tradition
The name Blessed Sacrament refers to the presence of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle of the church and is central to the faith of Catholics.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School has been educating children in the north Toronto area for more than 65 years. In a strong academic environment, children learn the knowledge and skills needed for their future, grow to be caring and contributing members of their community, and learn to love all that is true, noble, and good.
The school was established in 1927, housed in a large house near the present buildings. The Sisters of Loretto directed the school through its early years, providing many of the teachers and the principal. Students moved into the new building in 1945. A large wing was added in 1965 which included a gymnasium and a library. The school has a high level of academic expectations, well-developed arts and music programs, and a tradition of strong sports teams. The addition of one floor will house classrooms and an expanded library. Blessed Sacrament moves into the future well prepared to continue the tradition of Catholic education.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
The location of our school provides fast and easy access to the whole of Toronto. Our location on Bedford Park is monitored on a regular basis to ensure a safe environment. Our safe arrival program ensures that late or absent students are accounted for.
Blessed Sacrament offers a complete program for junior kindergarten to grade 8. In addition to the regular course of studies. Blessed Sacrament offers:
- Vocal music in all grades
- Instrumental music (strings) for grades 6 - 8
- Classes for pupils identified as having learning exceptionalities
- Assistance for students requiring English as a second language
- An enriched program on a withdrawal basis for pupils identified as gifted
- A school-based support team and inter-disciplinary team for assistance with programming
- French semi-immersion classes for grades 5-8
- Co-curricular activities including chess/checkers club, orchestra, choirs, W5H
- Participation in inter-school sports
- Host school placement for students from faculties of education and co-operative education students from local high schools
School News
PA Days 2009-2010
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September 2, 3
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November 13
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December 4
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March 5
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June 30
Community Helper Day at Blessed Sacrament C.S.
On Thursday,
March 12, 2009 approximately 100 Junior and Senior Kindergarten
students participated in a Community Helper Day Celebration. Mr.
Melchiorre, Mrs. Andreacchi and Mrs. Grober successfully organised
the involvement of nine community professionals: a dental hygienist,
police officer, fire fighter, mechanic, librarian, pizza maker,
podiatrist, doctor and a construction worker who shared their
respective job responsibilities with the students. Students learned
about the various careers and essential tools needed within their
profession.
Special thanks is extended to all parent volunteers and especially, Starbucks for donating coffee for all our community professionals.
Everyone enjoyed the fun-filled and learning experience. Talk of the day’s event is still buzzing amongst the students and the community. We look forward to next year’s spectacular celebration.
Blessed Sacrament Gives Back to the Community--Details
Blessed Sacrament Publishes Anthology of
Family Stories
The Blessed Sacrament
community has collaborated to create a unique book of family
stories. The book contains anecdotes and stories of old and new
traditions written by eager students with the help of their
parents. The concept was introduced by Tellery author Dan Yashinksi
earlier this year. The school community recently held a day-long
festival to celebrate the launch of the book, which includes
illustrations by the authors. The festivities took place in the
gym, which was temporarily transformed to look like a Café/Bookstore
for the day to display the students’ stories. --Photos
School Learning Plan -- 2008-2009
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