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| Total enrolment | 379 |
| Principal | Pat Tari Tel: 416-393-5348 Fax: 416-393-5164 |
| Superintendent | Bernice Brand Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2353 |
| Parish | Blessed John XXIII 150 Gateway Boulevard North York, Ontario M3C 3E2 416-429-4000 |
| Local Trustee | Catherine
LeBlanc-Miller Tel: 416-512-3409; Fax: 416-512-3409 e-mail: catherine.leblanc-miller@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Lolita Perry Voice Mailbox: #88348| csac.blessedjohnxxiii@tcdsb.org |
| After-School Program | 416-429-6662 |
| Early Learning and Care Program | 416-429-6662 |
| Parenting/Family Literacy Centre | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 416-393-5348 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
History & Tradition
Blessed John XXIII Catholic School had its beginning in September
1972. At that time the 240 students who had enrolled, and their teachers, were
accommodated at St. Anselm Catholic School and at St. Bonaventure Catholic School. The
school's administration was also located at St. Bonaventure.
By the fall of 1973 the building was ready for occupancy and the official opening of the school took place in the spring of 1974. Every year the student body increased so that an addition was built in 1982. Enrollment peaked in 1984 at 720 students. Then began a period of general declining school enrollments which persisted throughout the 80s.
The school was dedicated to Pope John XXIII, one of the most beloved popes of modern times and one of the 20th century's most noble, admired and respected of men. He was elected pope on October 18, 1958 and passed to his eternal reward on June 3, 1963. He was beatified in the Fall of 2003 and the school's name was changed to Blessed John XXIII Catholic School. The legacy of Pope John XXIII has formed the basis of many of the traditions and values of the school hat bears his name. The themes that defined his papacy were his constant quest for world peace, his love of his fellow man, his humility and his passion for the union of all Christians. He was a loving pastor, a builder of bridges, a man of peace and his tolerance and his teachings serve as a beacon and guide to the wonderful multicultural, multiracial, multilingual community that is Blessed John XXIII Catholic School.
The school and parish have always enjoyed a good working relationship. Weekend masses were offered to the community from the school gymnasium until 1977. That year saw the opening of the worship centre which, in the spirit of ecumenism cherished by Pope John XXIII, serves both the Roman Catholic and Presbyterian believers of the Flemingdon Park community.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
At
Blessed John XXIII we strive to provide an education that is
excellent in all its aspects, in which the Catholic faith and Christian values are an
integral part of the curriculum and the life of the school.
To ensure that learning can take place in a safe and secure environment the following are implemented:
- Behaviour code in which mutual respect, cooperation, and sharing are constantly promoted as important values in our social experience.
- Safe arrival program. When parents do not contact the school to report their child's absence the secretary telephones home or the parent's workplace to establish that the child has not indeed set out for school thus ensuring the safety of the child.
In addition to the regular class program, additional program components which strive to meet individual needs include
- Special education program
- Enrichment/gifted program
- English as a second language program
- French as a second language program - beginning in grade 1
- Computer literacy program
- Vocal and instrumental music program
- Multiple Exceptionalities Program (primary and junior division)
- Kindergarten Language Program
- 5th Block (Balanced Literacy, primary division)
- Chess Instruction
- Scientist in the Schools
- Junior Achievement
- Arts for Children
- Mentoring 1
In attempting to provide educational excellence we recognize that we must accommodate the needs of all our students be they physical, emotional, social, intellectual or spiritual. All students have access to the regular program and to the educational mainstream program delivery and expectation of output are modified to meet individual needs.
A wide range of co-curricular programs is also available
- Chess
- Reading buddies
- School choir
- Public speaking
- Sports - both interschool and house league i.e. volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis, skating cross-country, track and field
- Chess Club
- Remembrance Day Service
- Black History Month Celebration
- Asian History Celebration
- Recorder
- Scoutsabout
- Mentoring 1:1
Partnerships with many community organizations make valuable contributions to the education of our students
- Business basics operated by Junior Achievement of Canada. The program gives grade 5 and 6 students their first look at the business world.
- North York Parks and Recreation. Skating at the Flemingdon Arena is made available to our students one afternoon a week.
- Flemingdon Playground Paradise is available two afternoons a week.
- Secondary school co-op students--St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
- Community College co-op students (Centennial)
- Faculty of Education students (University of Ontario)
- Numeracy and Literacy Program for grades 7 and 8 students (after-hours Ministry of Education)
School News
PA Days 2009-2010
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November 13
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December 4
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June 30
Blessed John XXIII Showcases
Early Education Programs and Services
Dr. Charles Pascal, who was appointed by the
Provincial Government to recommend the best way to implement full-day
learning for four- and five-year-olds, recently visited Blessed John XXIII
Catholic School. Accompanying him were Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne
and Minister of Child and Youth Services Deb Matthews, as well as a host of
dignitaries from the TCDSB including Chair Catherine LeBlanc-Miller,
Associate Director of Academic Services Angela Gauthier, Superintendents
Josie DiGiovanni, Colleen Tovey-Shackleton and Bernice Brand. The special
guests had an opportunity chat with staff, parents and students in the
Kindergarten classrooms, the Parenting and Family Literacy Centre and the
on-site child care centre.
Board officials, including Superintendent of Curriculum and Accountability Josie DiGiovanni, Associate Director Academic Services Angela Gauthier, are Superintendent Bernice Brand, Superintendent responsible for Early Learning Colleen Tovey-Shackleton, TCDSB Chair Catherine LeBlanc-Miller, welcomed the special guests to Blessed John. Carrie Harrison-Lameira led the tour.
The Education Minister chats with Ruby Malobago in the child care centre.
Dr. Pascal socializes with Koulai Shah at the centre.
School Learning Plan -- 2008-2009
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