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| Total enrolment | 688 |
| Principal | Susan Souter Tel: 416-393-5538 Fax: 416-393-5479 |
| Superintendent |
Gary Poole Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2370 |
| Parish | St. Bede 52 Valley Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1H2 |
| Local Trustee |
Oliver Carroll Tel: 416-512-3408; Fax: 416-512-3408 e-mail: oliver.carroll@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Patrick Taylor Voice Mailbox: #88538 csac.motherteresa@tcdsb.org |
| Daycare | Mother of Compassion 416-724-1462 |

Celebrating
Catholic Education:
Personal reflections from staff and students at Blessed
Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
Ginu
Chacko, student--Throughout my years at Mother Teresa, whether in the
pursuit of academic or artistic excellence, extra-curricular involvement
or leadership development, I have been taught to remember or school’s
humble yet powerful mission statement: to love and to serve. At Mother
Teresa, the outstanding faculty have not only taught me historical facts
and mathematical principles, but have instilled in me a fervour for
learning. The dynamic gifted program has allowed me to engage in studies
outside the normal curriculum, as well as participate in programs such as
the Queen’s Enrichment Mini-Course Program and Destination Imagination.
Through our school’s Student Administrative Council and dedicated
Chaplaincy program, I have had leadership roles in the planning of annual
fashion shows, fast-a-thons, food drives and more recently the journey to
World Youth Days 2002. Mother Teresa boasts a diversity of students from
all parts of the globe. The richness of culture contributes to an
atmosphere of understanding and acceptance, which is highlighted during
our annual International Night. Other clubs such as Trailblazers, the jazz
and concert choirs, the debating club and the yearbook committee have also
enriched my high school years. At the end of my fifth year at Mother
Teresa, I know that I will come away with a well-rounded education and
wealth of experiences that will aid me in all my future endeavours.
Leana
Maharaj, student—Attending Mother Teresa has been one of the most
valuable experiences I have had in my life. I am not the only person at
Mother Teresa who has fulfilled her dreams here. Just ask the boys’ and
girls’ basketball and softball champions, the student who placed in the
top one per cent in Canada for writing the Waterloo math contests, or the
former students of Mother Teresa who have returned here to teach. If
Mother Teresa is not what dreams are made of, then dreams are what Mother
Teresa is made of.
Earl
D’Almeida, student—Mother Teresa is a wonderful place. The
friendly people and the great teachers contribute largely to giving it the
special charm that it possesses. My experiences at MT have been one of
growth, learning and a great deal of fun as well. When I first began at
Mother Teresa, I was a shy individual who would not participate in many
extra-curricular activities. As the years progressed and I was welcomed
into the MT community, I felt compelled to volunteer and take part in
events and clubs at the school. Through the talented and gifted program
and the special productions and assembly team, I have been able to meet
many people and get to know many of the teachers on a personal level.
Finally but most importantly, the multiculturalism and our strong
spiritual foundation are the backbone of the school, contributing to the
intellectual development of students as well as their social and emotional
development.
Many former students of Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School have chosen to return to work or volunteer at the school. Currently there are two teachers, two lunchroom supervisors, three coaches and three emergency supply teachers who are graduates of the school.
Michael
Consul, teacher—After graduating from McGill Unviersity’s Faculty
of Education, I received many offers to teach at various schools, however,
my choice was simple—I wanted to go back to my own high school. I would
not be the teacher or person I am today if it had not been for the
guidance, generosity and compassion that were given to me by the teachers
of Mother Teresa. My teachers made a huge difference in my life; I wanted
to become one so that I could in turn inspire other students.
Sacha
Pierre, teacher—Mother Teresa is the best place on earth! As one of
the founding students of Mother Teresa, I have many fond memories of
school masses, spirit days, walkathons and memorable lessons in the
port-a-pac. MT not only represented a centre of academic learning, but a
tightly knit community where all were welcome. At MT it was just as cool
to be a member of the band or school choir as it was to be an athlete.
After-school hours did not signal the end of a grueling day, but the
beginning of new opportunities to interact with peers and learn new
skills. MT’s cultural diversity was, and still is, consistently
showcased in numerous assemblies, and within the curriculum. Not
surprisingly, MT was the first TCDSB school to offer a course in Black
History. Religious retreats were also a highlight, providing students with
an opportunity to build community and understand our own faith
development. MT’s environment inspired me to become a teacher. Teaching
seemed a great way to help foster the great atmosphere we had at school
and maintain the special relationships we had between our teachers and
students. That’s why I cam back here. Of all the schools that I have
visited or attended, Mother Teresa is number one, and I am forever a
Titan!
The school narrowly missed being named Mary Ward, and, largely due to the influence of its then trustee, Harold Adams, came to be called Mother Teresa. The ideals and spirit of Mother Teresa give the school its motto Amare et Servire (to love and serve).
Though the history is not a long one, it is sharply divided into two parts: the first four years endearingly referred to as the Tin Can experience because the school resided in relocatables and a port-o-pac and the new expansionist era, which began with year five in 1989-90 when under the leadership of the founding principal, George Iantorno, a school of 650 left the port-o-pac and moved into the magnificent new structure and promptly doubled its enrolment.
In this grand new building, the centerpiece of which is a large, very attractive, naturally well-lit atrium, the school had its second beginning. It now faced the task of integrating many new staff and students into the life and traditions of the school. The intimacy and ease of communication of the port-o-pac is no longer there, but the staff and students are addressing themselves to the kind of strategies needed to create a Christian community.
Blessed Mother Teresa CSS has in its brief history shown itself to be a community school in two very fundamental ways: it embraces some 54 different ethnic minorities and it seeks to educate all who come to it from the Malvern Community taking in students representing the complete spectrum of intellectual, artistic and athletic talent.
We believe that the ideal framework for recognizing and supporting diversity is the creation of a Christian community in which all individuals are valued for precisely what they are. From this philosophical/theological principle comes the resolution to provide in and outside the curriculum what all students need to grow and become commuted Christian and productive, contributing Canadians.
Our morning exercise is an excellent example of the kind of welcoming atmosphere we seek to create. When the playing of the national anthem signals the beginning of the day, the teachers are at the doors of their classrooms, the vice principals in the halls and the principal is at the main entrance. We welcome the students, stand respectfully for the national anthem and the prayer led by the chaplaincy team leader.
Our code of conduct, which conforms with the Toronto Catholic District School Board's violence prevention policy, is issued each year to all students in their student agendas as well as to the parents of grade 9 students and new students in the other grades.
We attempt to personally contact parents of students whose absences have not been supported by a phone message from parents or guardians. This is done unfailingly by one of our teachers for students 16 and under (grade 9 and 10). Sometimes it is necessary to resort to an automatic phoning system to contact senior students and/or their parents.
We boast the largest technology program in our Board (already shifted to broad-based technology). We are not content with computer literacy; we have opted for technological literacy so that students emerging from grade 10 will have been exposed not only to basic elements of computer literacy, but also to communication technology. Such a student will be able to go more deeply into computer science and communication technology, but, more importantly, all such students will be conversant with the technologies they will use or encounter in future learning from word processing to spread sheet to animation, simple programming, design, shooting, editing and producing videos etc.
In addition to the gifted program as such, we have over recent years made a concerted effort to get our brightest, most creative students involved in our Shadd Valley Program.
We have endeavoured to put this collaboration into a friendly, social context thanks to our very successful hospitality program (food service and baking).
We make it a point to give our students many opportunities for developing leadership. We have had, and still have, students on the strategic advisory council.
It should be mentioned that we have a well organized, extremely responsive special education department--one part of which is our program for developmentally delayed students--one such student successfully completed the requirements and was presented with the Duke of Edinburgh Award by the Mayor of Scarborough.
For students who wish to earn credits in connection with real life work experiences, we have a well organized, thriving co-operative education program.
It is impossible to do justice to the more than 100 co-curricular activities which our teachers generously provide--from student government to field hockey, from arts to sports to journalism, to hiking to service clubs. Of course our reputation in basketball and soccer is widely known.
November 4, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Open House for Grade 8 Students and Their Families
PA Days 2008-2009
Exam Dates 2008-2009
Bikes for students
Ten students form BMT were carefully selected to participate in the Ontario
Youth Cup Road Series for the Malvern Bicycle Classic which was held on May
31,2008. This event was sponsored by the Children's Breakfast Club, 42
Division, Argonauts, Canadian Tire and many other sponsors. The students
chosen were given a free bicycle, helmet and food throughout the day was
made available at no cost. The BMT team was led by one of the teachers Mr.
Andrew Peacock who rode alongside the students and encouraged them along the
way. A good time was had by all, and the students were delighted to have
inherited all the gear provided by the sponsors.

Toronto
Catholic District School Board Celebrates Exemplary Practices
Each year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board
is proud to acknowledge innovative programs and special projects at
local schools with the TCDSB Exemplary Practice Award. The winners
of the ninth annual awards were honoured at a special ceremony and
reception in April. Among the winners is:
Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School (Scarborough): Sensory Integration for Our ME/DD Students—Creation of a Snoezelen Room and Ball Pool for special needs students who have difficulty with sensory integration. A garden shed housed the multi-sensory equipment and provided a cozy space with minimal lighting. A ball pool was created to allow for deep pressure sensations and proprioceptive feedback. A wooden crate was built to hold 4,000 plastic balls. Both spaces helped students by reducing tension and providing a relaxing and stress-free environment resulting in happier and more productive students.
“Each year we are impressed with the variety and quality of submissions that we receive for consideration for the Exemplary Practice Awards. It reminds us of the amazing things that can be accomplished when the many partners in Catholic education focus their energies on a common goal,” says Director of Education Kevin Kobus. “These winners have distinguished themselves by boldly daring to implement new approaches to learning, and who have succeeded in their endeavours. It is our hope that others will be inspired in their pursuit of new and innovative ideas that will continue to build upon the quality of education in our Catholic schools.”
Titans trample Libermann Filed February 27, 2008, from the HP Science and Technology Centre
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Mother Teresa Titans moved into the TDCAA senior basketball semifinals with an easy 89-61 victory over Francis Libermann on Tuesday night.
Titans move on to meet Monsignor Johnson or Archbishop Marrocco on Feb. 21.
The Titans took charge of the game from the tip off‚ dominating the first half with precision passing and closed the first 16 minutes leading by 18.
In the second half‚ they forced Libermann out of the paint, forcing them to shoot most of their shots from long range.
Still, star centre Maurice Walker thought they should have shut them down entirely and given up less rebounds.
This is a confident group.
“Oh we’re going to be in the finals‚” said forward Romaine Lawrence‚ after dropping 18 points against Libermann.
Schools Assist Parish
Families
Staff and students from St. Barnabas, St. Bede and Sacred
Heart Catholic Schools and Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
were acknowledged by the Vincent De Paul Society for their generosity during
this past Christmas season. Dan McNeil, Vice-President of the St. Vincent
De Paul Society (St. Barnabas Conference) and Caretaker at St. Boniface
Catholic School, reports that the schools assisted 117 families in the
Parish community. In total, they brought a smile to 326 children and 141
adults.
TCDSB Child and Youth
Worker Acknowledged for the Promotion of Safe Schools
Catherine Byrd, Child and Youth Worker at St. Mary’s
Catholic Secondary School and ESP Advisor (Empowered Student Partnerships)
is the recipient of the Galen Weston Safe School Award. Ms. Byrd was being
recognized for outstanding service and achievement in the promotion of safe
schools in Canada. The award was presented at the recent Canadian Safe
Schools Dinner held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Also recognized were
the following individuals from the TCDSB:
Angie Sferlazza, All Saints Catholic School; Vince Russiello, Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School; Maria Pereria, Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School; Frank Savoia, Blessed Trinity Catholic School; Pat Tari, Blessed John XXII Catholic School Susan Souter, Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School; Clare Pillo, Christ The King Catholic School; Michael Rossetti, Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School; John Shanahan, Neil McNeil High School; Mike Samler, Sacred Heart Catholic School; Allan MacMillan, St. Boniface Catholic School; Maria Leitao, St. Jerome Catholic School;. Linda Maselli-Jackman, St. Joseph’s College School; Margaret McTaggart, St. Mark Catholic School; Rachelina Macchia, St. Timothy Catholic School; Joseph Onorati, St. Wilfrid School Catholic School; Susan Baker, Senator O’Connor College School and Thad Baker, The Divine Infant Catholic School.
School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
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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