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Dante Alighieri Academy
(Catholic Secondary School)

60 Playfair Avenue, North York, Ontario M6B 2P9 416-393-5522
Beatrice Campus, 640 Lawrence Avenue West, North York, Ontario 416-393-5462

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Total enrolment 1,364
Principal Anna Convertini
Tel: 416-393-5522 Fax: 416-397-6123
Superintendent Josephine Nespolo
Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371
Parish St. Charles Borromeo
811 Lawrence Avenue West
North York, Ontario M6A 1C3
416-787-0369
Local Trustee Maria Rizzo
Tel: 416-512-3405; Fax: 416-512-3405
e-mail: maria.rizzo@tcdsb.org
CSAC Chair Benny Sambartolo
Voice Mailbox: #88522
csac.dantealighieri@tcdsb.org

History & Tradition

Dante Alighieri Academy came into existence in 1974 through a cooperative venture of the local community of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board), and the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. The school was named after the famous medieval Italian poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the author of the epic poem, “The Divine Comedy”.

"The Divine Comedy" celebrates Dante's journey of knowledge to God through life: hell, purgatory and paradise. Dante Alighieri Academy continues Dante's Christian philosophy of education which seeks to guide our young people on their academic and spiritual journey.

The Dante Alighieri Academy of 1974 consisted of 180 students, nine teachers, a relocatable and two portables. In 1976 a permanent building was completed and by 1979 the final addition was completed.

Through the years, Dante Alighieri Academy has offered a wide range of programs at the advanced and general levels. The school is also the centre of studies for TCDSB's deaf and hard of hearing students.

The school crest is an artistic amalgamation of symbols. The modern city of Toronto is represented by the CN Tower, our Christian beliefs by the cross and the light of wisdom by the star. The motto reads character, charity, scholarship, service.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Dante Alighieri Academy, having its mandate from Catholic parents and the Catholic Bishops, strives to educate and form its students in the image of Christ to live as believing and compassionate citizens who will leave our community better equipped to function responsibly in a society whose values often run counter to the Gospel.

We make a continuous effort to ensure that every students is able to study in an environment which is safe and welcoming. Student responsibilities to themselves and to the Dante community are clearly set out in the school's code of behaviour.

The individual needs of students are met in a variety of ways:

  • Delivery of curriculum in a variety of ways which reflect our sensitivity to the different learning styles of adolescents
  • Modification and individualization of teaching and evaluation strategies
  • A collaborative approach to the development of education plans for our exceptional students
  • The provision and placement of students into the larger community workplace by means of our cooperative education program
  • Access to technological studies programs, computer literacy programs and, unique to Dante Alighieri, student access to music technology programs

The following examples of co-curricular activities help to enrich and enhance our school day:

  • Chaplaincy team
  • Student council
  • Spirit club
  • Variety night
  • Concert band
  • Community action (canned food drive)
  • Yearbook team
  • Debating team
  • Peer tutor program
  • International night
  • Vocal groups

Athletics

  • Basketball
  • Floor hockey
  • Swim team
  • Track and field
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Cheerleading team
  • Hockey

As the needs of our students change, so will the program at Dante Alighieri Academy be adapted to those needs.

School News

Grade 8 Open House
November 9, 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

  • September 2, 2010 (Provincial Education Priorities)
  • October 29, 2010
  • June 28, 29, 30 (System priorities and local goals articulated in school Learning Improvement Plans)

Exam Dates 2010-2011

  • January 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
  • June 21, 22, 23, 24, 27


OFSAA medallists
Congratulations to the boys' soccer team for winning the bronze medal at OFSAA.

Dante Media Captures Silver at 2010 Ontario Skills Competition
On May 19,  grade twelve students Jean Luc Moniz and Rebecca Lafortune of Dante Alighieri Academy were awarded the silver medal at the 2010 Ontario Skills Competition (TV and Video category) in Waterloo.  The pair competed against twenty highly skilled and technically savvy media arts teams from across the province at the massive sports complex: RIM Park. Working under a strict four hour time limit, the dynamic duo were given the task of creating a two minute video to promote the skilled trades in Ontario. Using creativity, humour and a unique editing style, their final video impressed not only the judges; but their fellow competitors as well.  The entire Dante community would like to congratulate both students on their wonderful accomplishment.
 

Dante Drama Celebrates Excellence at Sears Ontario Drama Festival
Dante Alighieri Academy continues to excel in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival. The festival is one of the largest and oldest festivals in the world. Next year this great institution celebrates sixty-five seasons. Festival alumni permeate the arts across Canada and around the world, working in theatre, film and television. All are using the skills acquired during their festival days in a myriad of occupations.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the multi-disciplinary, creative, talented and hardworking students who won numerous awards and were successful in bringing “Faust: Ich Mochte” (an original ensemble creation), to the Regional Finals at Hart House Theatre. Dante was one of the nine top productions in the G.T.A. and had the distinction of being the only Catholic school. Dante went on to the Provincial Festival in Brantford, mounting the production in the Sanderson Centre of the Performing Arts. The production was awarded with excellence in original writing, music and direction.

Dante Alighieri students were recognized at the 2010 Awards Night Ceremony at the Catholic Education Centre
Emmanuel Cordeiro was the Gold Medal recipient at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Kitchener and captured the Bronze Medal at the Canadian Technological Competition in Prince Edward Island. He competed against 11 other students from across Canada in the Cabinet Making Competition.

Nicolas Lopes won the Silver Medal for his successful efforts and dedication in the Plumbing category at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition at RIM Park, Waterloo on May 4th and 5th, 2009.

On April 21st, 2009, Klaudia Madrzejewska was on a Co-operative Education placement at the Metro Convention Centre. On her lunch break, she noticed a woman in distress on the ground, she called 911, assisted as directed by the dispatcher, and waited until an ambulance arrived.


Emmanuel Cordeiro

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School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010


Safe School Plan -- 2009-2010



EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:

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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.

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