Holy Rosary Catholic School
(elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)

308 Tweedsmuir Ave., York, Ontario M5P 2Y1

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History & Tradition

Holy Rosary Catholic School is located next to Holy Rosary Church in midtown Toronto. Both the school and the church serve a dynamic and diverse community that includes neighbourhoods of varied socio-economic strata as well as people from many ethno-cultural backgrounds.

The cornerstone of the original Holy Rosary Church was laid on May 8, 1892. At that time a large Irish Catholic community was settling in the St. Clair - Bathurst area. The original school was built in 1921 and had an enrolment of 83 students in its first year. Additions to the original school structure were made in 1963 and 1973.

Holy Rosary Catholic School in 2010 with its 260 students stands in marked contrast to the school in 1921.

Holy Rosary is named after ‘Our Lady of Rosary’ whose feast day is celebrated every October 7^th.  The Rosary also known as the Psalter of Mary because of 150 Hail Marys corresponds to the number of psalms in the bible, is a form of prayer originating sometime in the 12^th or 13^th century, in which fifteen decades of Hail Marys are recited using beads as counters while meditating on a sequence of Mysteries associated with the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  In 2003 Pope John Paul II added 5 mysteries to the rosary which honour additional moments in Christ’s life.  These new mysteries are called the mysteries of Light or Luminous Mysteries.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Holy Rosary Catholic School contributes to the formation of our children in their faith life. In partnership with the home and parish, our students grow in knowledge of prayer, scripture and Catholic teaching. The following initiatives and activities represent some of the ways we intend to serve our local Catholic school community:

• Partnership with parents and the local Catholic School Advisory Council
• Liturgical celebrations are held at Holy Parish throughout the year as well as in the classroom
• Faith in action by raising Global Awareness (charitable activities such as:  Haitian fund, Civies Day for a Change)
• Me To We Participation
• Student Council
• Locally based and City Excursions are offered to all grades
• Outdoor Education overnight trips
• Partnership with St. Michael's College School
• Sacramental celebrations (Preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion & Confirmation)
• School performances
• Music Educator’s Music Festival
• Athletics
• Vocal & Band programs
• French as a Second Language, grades 1-8
• W5H
• Intramural activities for our Primary Children
• Outside Community partners have come in to offer school performances, Karate demos, Woodworking and Dinosaur Club

Message from the Principal

On behalf of Holy Rosary staff, students and school community, I would like to welcome you all to our school.  As principal of Holy Rosary Catholic School I am honoured and excited to be working at such a thriving school with a long tradition and history.  My belief is that, ‘it takes a whole village to raise a child’, hence the reason for the strong triadic relationship between school, Church and parent community.   Our approach in everyday life and teaching is very Christ-centred. 

Holy Rosary has a vibrant academic tradition where developing literacy and numeracy skills in our students have been a major focus.  However we at Holy Rosary also believe in developing the ‘whole child’.  Our school offers many diverse programs, activities and opportunities in the arts, sports, clubs, etc., where our students can explore and further develop their individual talents.

Our parents are the first educators in their child’s life.  Studies show that students will do well in school when their parents have been actively involved in their school life.  There are many ways for parents to participate in their child’s school life such as:  volunteer to supervise on a school excursion; offer your gifts talents to the school; and lastly attend our Catholic School Advisory Council meetings (held once a month).

I wish everyone a wonderful school year together!

Chiara Mondelli

School News

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

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