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| Total enrolment | 1,360 |
| Principal | Russ Coleman Tel: 416-393-5519 Fax: 416-393-5110 |
| Superintendent |
Frank Piddisi Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2353 |
| Parish | St. Theresa's Shrine of the Little Flower 2559 Kingston Road Scarborough, Ontario M1M 1M1 416-261-7498 |
| Local Trustee | Paul
Crawford Tel: 416-512-3412; Fax: 416-512-3412 e-mail: paul.crawford02@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Mary McDermott Voice Mailbox: #88519 csac.cardinalnewman@tcdsb.org |
| Extended French Program | Secondary |
History & Tradition
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is named for the famous 19th century English convert to Catholicism, John Henry
Newman. An accomplished author and founder of what came to be known as the Oxford
movement, Newman's efforts and example won many converts to the church. He is currently a
subject of the beatification process.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is located on a magnificent 45 acre campus overlooking the Scarborough Bluffs and Lake Ontario, a site shared with St. Augustine's Seminary. Unlike traditional Catholic schools founded by religious orders, Cardinal Newman opened in the fall of 1973 entirely staffed by lay Catholic teachers. Many of our teachers have since gone on to found, to teach and to administer similar schools in the system. Newman was one of two high schools in the system to pilot an integration program for students with special needs. We were among the first schools within the Toronto Catholic District School Board to introduce programs ranging from peer counseling and mediation to electronic keyboarding and communications technology. Our school was profiled in a video produced by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association in the 1990s for our exemplary work in developing programs which integrate Catholic values and teachings into the curriculum. We are proud that innovation is a part of our tradition at Newman. Cardinal Newman continues to thrive because of its tradition of providing a caring educational, social and spiritual environment for our students.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Our mission statement shows our commitment to the
intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social development of our students, and
to a fully inclusive model of education which is grounded in Gospel values. Common
attitudes, values and beliefs bind our community and ultimately have a positive effect on
the quality of life enjoyed by both teachers and students.
We have established program initiatives within our community to assist the development of all. These include curriculum modifications such as individualized programming, integration and enrichment. Our academic program offers a wide range of subjects, and our courses are offered at levels of difficulty appropriate to each student: full inclusion is both a philosophical commitment and a strategy. In 1995, we were recognized by the Ministry of Education with an Exemplary Practice Award for our work with exceptional students, confirming our status as a model for this type of education within the province.
What really brings the school to life, however, are the co-curricular programs which are a vital component of a student's well-rounded development. Our student services department has developed peer counseling and peer tutoring programs to serve all students in the community and to promote their personal and interpersonal growth. We have a well-developed sports program with competitive league teams ranging from rugby to racquet sports, and an intramural program open to all interested students. Our clubs cater to every interest from photography and chess to weight-lifting and snowboarding. A strong tradition of involvement within the arts has been nurtured over the years. Art shows provide a showcase for our visual arts students, annual concerts provide a forum for our musical ensemble and choirs, and our drama club's work over the years has encompassed everything from Broadway musicals to serious theatre. The variety of co-curricular activities offers all students the opportunity to explore individual talents, to develop skills, and to enrich the entire community.
In making the school a safe, welcoming and developing environment, Newman has implemented a variety of programs and services through different groups in the school. The Newman Knight Watch initiative provides an ongoing liaison with our community police officers, and seeks to make the school safe and secure in a proactive way. “One Community” celebrates the distinctiveness of our unity in the midst of our cultural, racial and ethnic diversity. The “Newman Helps” group makes students aware of our local community through involvement with those less advantaged than ourselves. Scar Trek, our annual walkathon, is both a celebration of ourselves as a community and a development of our awareness as global citizens. In all of these initiatives we strive to engage our students and to meet their needs in an increasingly diversified and changing society.
School News
November 6, 2008
Grade 8 Open House
7 p.m.
PA Days 2008-2009
- October 24
- November 21
- February 13
- April 24
- June 25, 26
Exam Dates 2008-2009
- January 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- June 18, 19, 22, 23, 24
NEWMAN GRADE 12 GIFTED STUDENT, KATHLEEN GATTI, CAPTURES GOLD
Cardinal Newman Secondary
Catholic School stands tall today as it celebrates Kathleen Gatti’s
decisive victory in the National Skills Canada Prepared Speech
competition held in Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, May 27th.
This resounding victory was preceded by Kathleen’s first place
standing in the Provincial competition in Kitchener on May the 6th.
Kathleen’s victory at the national level was no easy task. There
were 5 provinces and 5 schools participating and all the contestants
had their eyes on “the prize”. According to Newman’s Gifted
Coordinator, Victor Hylton, Kathleen’s preparation leading up to the
competitions was intensive and thorough, her delivery was flawless
and her conviction unwavering. Cardinal Newman, the Gatti family
and friends as well as the entire province join in extending to
Kathleen our sincere thanks for making us proud.
Secondary Choral Festival
Secondary
students from across the Toronto Catholic District School Board
performed at the Board’s annual Secondary Choral Festival held
recently at the Catholic Education Centre. The following school
choirs performed: Bishop Allen Academy Open Class Choir, conducted
by Joanna Switakowski; Cardinal Newman High School Junior Mixed
Choir, conducted by Mary Delli-Colli; Father John Redmond Catholic
Secondary School and Centre for the Performing Arts Junior Treble
Choir, conducted by Lisa Weiler; Loretto Abbey Open Class Choir,
conducted by Victor Mio; Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School
Junior Mixed Choir conducted by Glenn Donovan; St. Joseph’s Morrow
Park Senior Treble Choir, conducted by Dan Godin and Senator
O’Connor Junior Treble choir, conducted by Irene Walsh.
TCDSB at Skills Canada
The Toronto
Catholic District School Board captured three gold medals in this
year's version of the Skills Canada Competition in
Kitchener-Waterloo's RIM Park. Competing in close to 25 separate
events in categories ranging from the service, construction,
communications, employability skills, manufacturing, and
transportation sectors, the TCDSB was well represented with
approximately 40 students in the various events. And for the first
time ever, the TCDSB took home the gold in three separate
categories. Winners are:
- Kathleen Gatti - Cardinal Newman Catholic School (Prepared Speech)
- Jennifer Lee - St. Joseph’s Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School (Graphic Design)
- James Hong/Patrice Mitchell - Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts- (Geographic Information Systems)
Kathleen Gatti also participated National Skills Canada Competitions in Calgary, Alberta at the end of May.
Over 1,000 elementary and
secondary students from across the Toronto Catholic District School
Board visited RIM Park during the day of the competitions to observe
their fellow school mates and to gain a better understanding of the
various pathways and careers that are available to them beyond
secondary school. Many students and their teachers were inspired by
the day's events and are already vigoursly preparing to participate
in the 2009 (20th Anniversary!) edition of the Skills Canada Competitions!
ScarTrek
The ScarTrek walkathon is a strong community
tradition at Cardinal Newman Catholic
High School. In it’s 24th year, hundreds of youth geared up for one of
the biggest fundraising events among schools in the Toronto Catholic
District School Board. On Thursday, October 4th, the school
community – students, staff, and even parents - walked roughly 10 km raising
money to reach an ambitious goal of $30,000. Final totals show $31,000 was
fundraised - half of the proceeds helps pay for school needs, and the other
half goes to a charity. The charity that will benefit this year is Casa del
Migrante, an organization that helps migrant workers from
Mexico.
Although the image of Scarborough youth has been tarnished by incidents of violence, gangs, or drugs, in the past, it’s great for Newman students to break this stereotype. Scarborough youth are indeed capable of making contributions to their local and global community. Newman students are proud of their successful campaign! Carolyn Dlugosz, a Gr. 12 student who will be graduating, reflects on the event, “ScarTrek is something I looked forward to and it was for such a good cause every year. It helped build a stronger sense of community for Newman and it also encouraged physical activity. I also really enjoyed the barbecue at the end of the walk”. As a great fun-fitness-fundraiser, Cardinal Newman will continue a strong ScarTrek tradition in the future, ready to celebrate it’s 25th year in 2008.
Written by Audrey
Ferrer
Teacher, Religion Dept.
School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
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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.
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