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| Total enrolment | 704 |
| Principal | John Shanahan Tel: 416-393-5502 Fax: 416-397-6052 |
| Superintendent |
Frank Piddisi Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2353 |
| Parish | St. John's Catholic Church 794 Kingston Road Scarborough, Ontario M4E 1R7 416-698-1105 |
| Local Trustee | Paul
Crawford Tel: 416-512-3412; Fax: 416-512-3412 e-mail: paul.crawford02@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Sylvia Menezes Voice Mailbox #88502 csac.neilmcneil@tcdsb.org |
History & Tradition
Neil McNeil High School was founded in 1958 by the Spiritan Fathers. The school was named after Neil McNeil, Archbishop of Toronto from 1912-1934. During his entire term as Archbishop, he fought tirelessly for the extension of funding for Catholic secondary schools. He demonstrated in words and deeds the school motto “Fidelitas in Arduis”, which translates “strength in hard times”
Even though the last priest-principal of the school retired in 1990, the Spiritan presence is alive and well through the Spiritan Scholarship Fund established in 1995. By 1998, the fund disbursed more than $50,000 in scholarship awards for students going to university or community college.
Perhaps the spirit of Neil McNeil was best summarized by our most famous graduate, the late John Candy, who said during one of his annual visits to Neil McNeil, “My success is simply rooted in the values and discipline and respect for others that I was taught at Neil McNeil.”
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Since 1958, Neil McNeil has been committed to making a difference in the lives of the young men who pass through its doors. Through its religious education program, chaplaincy, school liturgies and retreats, a distinct Christian dimension is evident. In other ways, Neil's programs and co-curricular activities create an environment where students can grow in faith and Christian values. These values are reflected in Neil's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment where learning can take place. Since we intend to keep Neil a small school, we are able to know our students who are in need of special considerations and needs. We provide a program which is able to meet the needs of a diverse, varied student population:
- Mentorship program with the University of Toronto
- Access to special education programs
- Broad-based technology centre (one of the first in the Toronto Catholic District School Board) bringing high tech skills needed by our students in the future
- A cooperative education program which provides personalized employment experiences for many students
- One of the largest visual arts studios in the TCDSB
Neil McNeil is constantly working at providing a comprehensive course of study for grade 9 students. The program we offer is structure to nurture the skills considered necessary to student success and the values held by the Neil community. As a school community we have a common goal to provide our students with the education that will best equip them to live successfully and responsibly in a complex and changing world. As the needs of the students change, so will the program offered at Neil McNeil High be adapted to respond to those needs.
School News
Grade 8 Open House
November 12, 2008
7:00 p.m.
PA Days 2008-2009
- October 24
- November 21
- February 13
- April 24
- June 25, 26
Exam Dates 2008-2009
- January 27, 28, 29, 30
- June 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24
Student at neil mcneil catholic secondary school
receives mary jane mckeen skilled trades bursary
Congratulations Tom
Sinclair of Neil
McNeil Catholic Secondary School!
Tom is the first-time recipient of the Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades
Bursary.
A graduating student, Tom is an active member of the Neil McNeil school community and loves to work with his hands. He has been taking tech classes since grade 9 and it is without a doubt his favourite class. He is planning to pursue a career in construction and is attending Mohawk College in September. He has enrolled in the “Home Renovations Technician” program at college and hopes to also study the art of making fine cabinetry. Music and sports also play an active role in Tom’s personal life.
Administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning, The Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary in the amount of $500 is awarded each year to a high school student who has skills and talent in the trades. This bursary helps defray costs associated with pursuing an apprenticeship program or continuing post secondary education in the skilled trades.
OFSAA Winner
Congratulations to Dushane Farrier from Neil McNeil for his bronze medal
in the senior boys' 100 metres at OFSAA June 7th-8th.
NEIL STUDENTS RAISE
FUNDS FOR BURMA
Students at Neil McNeil High School have raised $1,000 to
contribute to the relief efforts in Myanmar, Burma. The donation was made
to Ms. Julie Francis, Co-ordinator of Fund Development for the Canadian Red
Cross, on May 28th at the Red Cross’ office located at 1623
Yonge Street in Toronto.
The presentation to the Red Cross included a challenge by the Neil students to all students across the City to follow their footsteps and raise funds for Myanmar and China. The Neil McNeil students raised their donation through “Civies Day” and Student Council funds.
From L to R: Mr. John Foo: Manager, Donor Relations & Major Gifts, Toronto Region Red Cross, Ms. Julie Francis: Coordinator, Fund Development, Toronto Region; Davis Penny, Josh Guerrero, students; Mr. James Boafo, Teacher/Facilitator, Juhx Pallazar, Kevin Koufis, Robbie Holtam, students.
Deputy Chief Speaks To Neil Students
About Leadership
Deputy Police
Chief Keith Forde visited Neil McNeil High School recently to give a
presentation on leadership to the school’s junior students and
school leaders. This is part of the school’s Asset Program, which
focuses on building developmental assets in students over the course
of the year. Each month, the school invites special guests and
organizes programs planned to foster positive asset development in
our boys.
Neil McNeil Eco Club
Cleans Up!
Neil McNeil High
School’s Eco Club organized groups of students to participate in
this year’s 20 Minute Toronto Makeover, the city’s annual clean-up,
on Friday, April 18. Class groups set out into the Neil McNeil
community throughout the day to pick up garbage and recycling in an
effort to beautify the neighbourhood. Students were surprised to
find grocery carts, bicycles, and discarded toys in the nearby
ravine. The clean-up efforts resulted in an overflowing dumpster
and full recycling bins. The Eco Club’s founder and leader, Grade
11 student Danlee Athill, takes inspiration for his group from the
idea, ‘The best time to plant a tree was forty years ago, the second
best time is now.’ He says, “Every step taken towards bettering the
environment is a step towards making our world a better place to
live.” The Eco Club’s efforts are ongoing with recycling
initiatives and environmental awareness campaigns.
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:
Neil McNeil High School (Scarborough): Trickle Down Technology--The Technology department pursues an innovative method of delivering Technology Education through a partnership among the grade 7 and 8 classes at several elementary schools, Ryerson University and Skills Canada. The focus is on structures with virtual and actual bridge building. The grade 7 classes visit Neil McNeil for one day and build and test bridges under the mentorship of the grade 9 technology classes.
“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.”
Proposals for Teacher Leadership and
Learning Program receive Ministry funding
Najwa Chalabi at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Elementary Catholic
School and Michael Fellin at Neil McNeil High School each have received
approval by the Ministry of Education in response to individual proposals
they submitted for Teacher Leadership & Learning Program (TLLP). TLLP is a
new program sponsored by the Ministry of Education and developed in
collaboration with key education stakeholders to help foster interest in
advanced professional learning & leadership for experienced classroom
teachers.
“An Autistic World Without Borders using RIDE” written and developed by Najwa Chalabi, Special Education/Multiple Exceptionality teacher at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, in collaboration with her team of five TCDSB Autism and Psychology Department chiefs and staff, aims to implement the effectiveness of differentiated instruction and assistive technology in order to help reach autistic students and promote inclusion and carry-over of target skills in integration. The team will be sharing their implementation approaches, knowledge and experiences within the Blessed Kateri school, with other TCDSB schools and perhaps other school boards through workshops, in-services and other means of communication.
The Neil McNeil proposal entitled “Building Student Success Through a Developmental Asset Framework”, written by school Chaplain and Student Success Leader Michael Fellin, proposes to build student success through “Asset Development” which builds positive relationships between grade 9 students, their peers and adult mentors in the school community. The project will conduct action research targeted at school improvement strategies for boys, collaborate with stakeholders to focus on positive youth development, partner with other TCDSB schools and with Search Institute in professional learning opportunities and further explore the developmental approach to student engagement through staff professional development and leadership formation for students.
Both proposals were selected from all those submitted by different school boards across Ontario for meeting the Ministry’s requirements and criterion of innovative ways of teaching and learning. Mrs. Chalabi’s was selected for the elementary panel, and Mr. Fellin’s was for the secondary.
Mrs. Chalabi’s winning proposal will receive funding of $20,000 for the implementation of the project, which begins April 2008. This will support the purchase of assistive technology, establishing resources, providing release time for teachers and support staff for in-services and for communication tools. Mr. Fellin’s proposal will receiving funding of $10,000 which will assist with training, speaker fees, survey and data analysis costs and action research.
“These
are exciting leadership experiences and collaborative professional
development opportunities that will be sharing new innovative ways of
teaching and learning,” says Director of Education Kevin Kobus. “We
congratulate both teams for their accomplishments.”
Arctic Games at Neil
McNeil
Neil McNeil Catholic Secondary School hosted several Toronto
Catholic elementary schools for this year’s Arctic Games on Friday, February
22nd.
A group of Neil McNeil students assisted at the various activity stations throughout the day. The activities included a musical presentation and a variety of traditional games such as blanket toss, tug of war and snow shoe races.
Welcoming students to the games.--More photos
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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