Father Serra Catholic School
(elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)
111 Sun Row Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario M9P 3J3
| Total enrolment |
521 |
| Principal |
Joe Pannozzo
Tel: 416-393-5391 Fax: 416-397-6095 |
| Superintendent |
Loretta
Notten
Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish |
All Saints Catholic Church
1415 Royal York Road
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9A 3A7
416-244-3066 |
| Local Trustee
|
Peter
Jakovcic
Tel: 416-512-3401 Fax: 416-512-3401
e-mail:
peter.jakovcic@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Co-Chairs |
Shereen Persano
Roberto Berton
csac.fatherserra@tcdsb.org
Voice Mailbox: #88391 |
| After-School Program |
P.L.A.S.P.
905-890-1711 |
| Transportation |
For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
History & Tradition
 Father
Serra Catholic School opened in September, 1978. This site, previously known as Green
Meadows Junior School, was leased from the Etobicoke Board of Education in response to the
growing Catholic population in the area and the need for a Catholic elementary school. The
school opened with a population of 159 and that number has steadily increased to our
present enrollment. Our school has undergone renovations which included ramps for
wheelchair accessibility and new office area. Currently five portables are on site to
accommodate our increasing enrollment.
Father Serra is one of three elementary schools in All Saints Parish. Our school was
named after Father Junipero Serra, a Franciscan missionary. He was born in 1713 in the
village of Petra on the Balearic Isle of Mallorca. His first missionary assignment was to
Mexico and his initial call to California came in 1768 when he was entrusted with the
presidency of the 13 missions in Lower California. During the next 15 years he founded
nine missions and died in 1784 at his beloved Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel. The
school and community celebrate his feast day of November 24 with a paraliturgy organized
by our student council. The students of Father Serra learn and grow in a caring school and
community environment which stresses acceptance of other, tolerance, commitment to our
Catholic faith and high academic standards. Father Serra has had great success over the
years in academic, athletics and the arts.
The teachers, students, parents and priest pray, work and learn together embracing the
motto of Father Serra Catholic school: “Always go forward”.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Father Serra School is committed to Catholic education. Our students come to us with a
variety of strengths and needs with our Catholic faith as our common bond. Our prayer
life, our liturgical celebrations, the sacraments, and our faith and value system form the
foundation our program.
Father Serra provides a safe and welcoming learning environment. As outlined in our
school policy published with our school calendar, Father Serra has a code of behaviour
which emphasizes mutual respect, conflict resolution and self-discipline. Father Serra
School community endorses a dress code consisting of a navy blue and white school uniform
and a complimentary red tie. Every student at Father Serra wears the school uniform daily.
Our safe arrival program is in place with constant home-school communication when a
student is absent or late. A before and after school program was initiated by the Catholic
School Advisory Council to offer child care for working parents.
Our instructional program is always adapting to meet the needs of the students. Two
main initiatives for our school's strategic action planning are technological literacy and
problem-solving. The computer committee, a sub-committee of the Catholic School Advisory
Council, was established to investigate the acquisition of computer hardware and software.
The library houses both the computer lab, where students receive weekly instruction, and
the technology centre. Many of our students in the junior and intermediate grades attend
the gifted program at Transfiguration Catholic School. We have a strings program, a school
choir and a vocal music program. Our intermediate grades are involved in the Learning
Partnership program and interact with several business partners. All students have the
opportunity to belong to a variety of extra-curricular activities including a chess club,
school sports teams, house leagues, environmental club and student council.
Student progress is formally reported three times a year with report cards and parent
teach interviews. As well, close communication is encouraged and maintained between home
and school. Students who are experiencing difficulty with regular classroom work as
discussed in school-based support team and joint team meetings. Programs can be modified
and integrated behaviour programs at Father Serra to support students with
social/emotional concerns. Parents are informed and invited to participate in this
process. As a school community we recognize the need to provide our students with the
education that will equip them to live successfully and responsibly in a complex and
changing world.
School Calendar 2012
| Family Day |
February 20, 2012 |
| Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) |
March 12-16, 2012 |
| Good Friday |
April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday |
April 9, 2012 |
| Victoria Day |
May 21, 2012 |
| Last Day of Classes, Elementary |
June 28,2012 |
Professional Activity Days 2012
- February 17, 2012
- June 1, 2012
- June 29, 2012
PA and Exam Day Calendar 2011-2012
Father Serra
Finishes Sixth in Cardboard Boat Race
Skills Canada Ontario held Elementary Cardboard Boat Race
competitions at six locations across the province on January 31,
2012. The Father Serra Catholic School student team finished in
sixth place at the event out of 30 teams. -
Skills Canada News Release
Speaking for
Those Who Can't
On Friday May 27th, all Father Serra students were asked to
bring $2 as they will be participating in a dress down twoonie day.
Our student leaders are assisting Piero Gallucci, our grade 1
student, who is raising funds for Kilometres for Communication.
Kilometres for Communication have partnered with the Canadian
Chapter of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (ISAAC), and are dedicated to raising awareness for
all individuals like Piero who are non-verbal and have
exceptionalities. The goal is to have people develop more
understanding, awareness and respect in a speaking world and those
relying on Augmentative, Alternative Communication (AAC).
In order to have the children truly recognize the challenges that
individuals like Piero encounter, students and teachers will
participate in a 15 minute period of no spoken word. Students will
need to use and find alternative methods to communicate, ie/
gestures, pictures, and if known ~ sign language.
Please visit the noted website and click on STORIES to read more
about Piero and how you can further support ISAAC.
www.kilometresforcommunication.com
Hockey Champs
Congratulations to the boys' hockey team for winning the 2010
TCDSB city hockey championships at the Richo Coliseum. The team
defeated St. Fidelis in a shoot-out to clinch the title.
Kindergarten Registration at Father Serra -
Details
School Calendars and Newsletters
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2011-2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
Safe School Plan -- 2010-2011
EQAO Assessment Results EQAO: |
