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| Total enrolment | 827 |
| Principal | Michael Rossetti Tel: 416-393-5521 Fax: 416-393-5692 |
| Superintendent |
Loretta
Notten Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish | St. Andrew's Catholic Church 2547 Kipling Avenue Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 3A8 416-749-4391 www.consolata.ca/standrew/en |
| Local Trustee |
Joseph Martino Tel: 416-512-3401; Fax: 416-512-3401 e-mail: joseph.martino@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Myrna Spears Voice Mailbox: #88521 csac.fatherhenrycarr@tcdsb.org |
Founded
in 1974 by the Basilian Fathers, Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School
is a co-educational, semestered school located in northwest Etobicoke. The
area is a residential neighbourhood with a Catholic Elementary School (St.
Dorothy), a hospital (Etobicoke General), and a community college (Humber
College) in close proximity. The housing around the school includes
individual dwellings and town-homes. The school has a longstanding
partnership with St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, the parish church.
School facilities consist of a newly-renovated, air-conditioned building
which features a new leadership centre, dramatic arts studio, ME/DD room,
and cafetorium.
The school is named after Father Henry Carr, C.S.B. (1880-1963), a leader of Roman Catholic education in Canada—the founder of the University of Toronto’s’ St. Michael’s College, co-founder of the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, and an advocate of religion being included within the area of curricular studies.
The school has a rich tradition of academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. Numerous championship banners adorn the gym walls; dramatic productions, art exhibits, drum-line and musical performances are visible demonstrations of the school’s spirit.
The school is also rich in community spirit. The saying “At Carr, We Care” is reflective of the day-to-day operation of the school. The school motto, “Domine ut videam”-- “Lord that I might see,” expresses the goal of the Henry Carr community—to promote, in the fullest sense, each student's growth as a person.TCDSB Regional Center for Congregated Advanced Placement [AP]
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.
All students in the TCDSB may apply to the Congregated Pre-AP/AP Program at Father Henry Carr
Application forms for AP Programme:
Gifted/Enrichment Activities
Activities available to students vary from year to year depending on availability and on student interest. Examples of some of these activities include:
Faith Development
Daily morning and afternoon prayer
Monthly masses
Grade level retreats at Henry Carr Farm in Bondhead, Ontario
Christian service projects
Fast Forward Programs
Fast Forward is a curriculum delivery model that provides prescriptive school-work transition program pathways for students who are entering College, Apprenticeship, or the workplace. Henry Carr offers two programs:
Transportation [Auto] Technology
Health Care
These programs include robust and gradual experiential learning, linking Ontario Curriculum to authentic workplace essential skills and tasks.
L.E.A.P.—Legal Education Advancement Program [grades 10-12 pathway]
Other programs offered
The Carr community is committed to providing excellence in education that reflects the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, emotional, social, physical and ethical development of its members.
Father Henry Carr’s CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
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Spiritual Life |
Sports |
Clubs |
Activities |
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Advent ceremonies |
Badminton |
Spirit Squad |
Athletic Banquet |
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Charitable activities |
Boys’ Basketball |
Drum-Line |
Robotics’ Competition |
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Fund raising |
Girls’ Basketball |
Steel-Pan |
Mock Trial Tournament |
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Lenten projects
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Cross-Country |
Carr Cru—Leadership Training |
Halloween & Christmas Assemblies |
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Liturgies |
Boys’ Football |
Student Council - SAC |
Pep Rallies |
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Para-liturgies
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Intramural Sports-basketball, soccer, flag football, badminton |
ESP Leadership Training |
Multicultural Week |
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Prayer
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Boys Soccer |
Harmony Leadership Training |
Drama Performances |
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Reconciliation
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Girls’ Soccer |
Mother-Daughter Book Club and Boys’ Book Club |
Grade 9 Orientation Camp |
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Retreats at Henry Carr Farm |
Boys’ & Girls’ Softball |
Reach for the Top |
Math & Physics’ Contests |
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Walk against male violence |
Boys’ & Girls’ Volleyball |
Gospel Choir |
CARR TREK Walk-a-thon |
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Operation St. Nick—Christmas Baskets |
Track & Field |
Tutoring Centre |
CARR-NIVAL |
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Social Justice Awareness |
Elementary School Sports Tournaments |
Breakfast Club |
Ski Trip |
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Christian Service Projects |
C.A.A. –Carr Athletic Association |
Computer Club |
French and English Public Speaking Competitions |
Grade 8 Open House
October 26, 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 |
Father Henry Carr turned the sod on
the “Field of Dreams” at an official groundbreaking ceremony on June
11
Phase one of the project will include the creation of an
artificial-turf field, 6 lane rubberized track and rough-ins for
night lighting and scoreboard.
Father Henry Carr has a long history of athletic success in a variety of sports disciplines. Other athletic organizations in the community will also have access to the new playing field on weekends and evenings during the school year.
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TCDSB
Congratulates Student recipients of The Tom Leon Student Bursary

The
Toronto Catholic Distrct School Board congratulates
Marina Pavelic of Michael
Power/St. Joseph, Letonya Smith of Father Henry Carr, Thomas Lee of
St. Basil-the-Great College and Shan Fernando of Chaminade College
School for receiving the esteemed Tom Leon Student Bursary.
Administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning, The Tom Leon Student Bursary honours the memory of Tom Leon who passed away in 2009. The bursary was created to recognize the efforts of TCDSB students who have demonstrated strong Catholic values in their schools and communities. It is awarded annually to two female and two male secondary school graduates. The bursary is designed to help defray the cost of post-secondary school education. The amount of each award is $5,000 per student.
Letonya Smith from Father Henry Carr is truly dedicated to her school community. She accumulated an overwhelming 650 community service hours by helping out in various school initiatives. Letonya also displays strong leadership abilities and has tutored grade 9 students at her school as part of the mentorship program. Letonya, serving as Student Council President, presents as a highly motivated individual with great academic achievements and leadership skills. She will attend the University of Toronto’s Life Sciences Program.
2009-2010 Exemplary Practice Award Winner
Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School for
“Mother-Daughter Book Club”
Since
the Fall of 2006, a group of dedicated students, along with members
of their families, teachers and a research team from OISE/UT, have
been participating in a Mother-Daughter Book Club. Every 6-8 weeks
the group meets in the evening from 6:30-9:00 pm. Together we
decide upon a book which will be read independently and discussed at
the next meeting. Each meeting begins with a dinner, followed by an
open discussion of members’ reaction, questions and ideas of the
book. Invariably, our discussion of the book leads to an open and
frank conversation about issues that frequently have personal and
immediate relevance to the students. MD Book Club provides a safe
and nurturing environment, one to which most students do not have
access, where students, parents, teachers and academics can dialogue
openly on a even playing field. All ideas and questions are equally
valid. Such an opportunity would be rare in privileged schools,
making it all the more meaningful to the community of Father Henry
Carr, located in an undoubtedly needy and challenging environment.

PA Days 2009-2010
Exam Dates 2009-2010
PA Days 2010-2011
Exam Dates 2010-2011
Recent Highlights
Field
of Dreams
The Toronto Police Services Board visited Father Henry Carr Catholic
Secondary School on December 16th bearing a large cheque in the
sum of $50,000 to help support the building of the North Etobicoke “Field
of Dreams.”
This summer, Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School, located at Martin Grove and Finch, learned that it had been awarded $1,069,000 in Recreation Infrastructure funding to build their Field of Dreams: a state-of-the-art track and artificial turf field on the school site, which would serve the needs of the students, as well as young people in the surrounding community.
The school has been asked to raise an additional $523,000 as part of its commitment to this project. Father Henry Carr has begun their fundraising with a walk-a-thon, bake sales, a gala dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions.
The school has set up a dedicated website which facilitates donations from alumni, friends, and community members. Please visit www.henrycarr.ca for further information about the project or to make a donation.

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School Learning Improvement 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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