Pope Paul
VI Catholic School
(elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)
270 Laughton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6N
2X8
| Total enrolment |
437 |
| Principal |
George Vicente
Tel: 416-393-5374 Fax: 416-393-5842 |
| Superintendent |
Josie DiGiovanni
Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish |
St. Nicholas of Bari
1277 St. Clair Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
M6E 1E8
416-654-8908 |
| Local Trustee |
Rob Davis
Tel: 416-512-3406; Fax: 416-512-3406
e-mail: rob.davis@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair |
Christina Lane
Voice Mailbox #88374
csac.popepaul@tcdsb.org |
| Transportation |
For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Nutrition Program |
Yes |
| Parenting and Family Literacy Centre |
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
416-393-5374 |
History & Tradition
- In September 1974, the school was opened at the
temporary site in St. Clare Catholic School and in the basement of St. Nicholas of Bari
Church.
- On October 5, 1976, His Holiness, Pope Paul VI,
whose name the school bears, bestowed his official blessing. At that time, the students in
the primary grades moved to portable classrooms at the Laughton Avenue site while the rest
of the school remained at St. Clare School.
- His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop Nicola De
Angelis, CFIC (then a Metropolitan Separate School Board trustee) officiated at the sod
turning ceremony in 1979.
- The official opening and solemn blessing took
place April 26, 1981 performed by Rev. M. Mastrodicasa, Pastor, St. Nicholas of Bari
Church.
- With the assistance of pastor and parents, the
school serves a rich multicultural blend of students.
- A strong sense of tradition and community spirit
support service in Christs name, which has always been our hallmark.
How We Meet the Diverse
Needs of Our Students
Children bring to Pope Paul Catholic School a
diverse and varied set of God-given gifts, talents, abilities and home training. Each
individual child we serve also has specific needs with respect to his/her own pace and
style of learning. Developmentally, children progress and share common characteristics
with peers their own age and this is why they are placed in grade levels where they will
share a curriculum. Children are placed each year in age appropriate integrated settings
within the classroom. However, at the same time, teachers are aware of the diverse
abilities of the students within the classroom and these differing abilities are addressed
usually through small group instruction. The school offers both an inclusive model special
education program for intermediate students as well as modifications for students with
above average ability.
- We know that children learn best when they are
happy, comfortable, secure and when their self-esteem is nurtured. Safety practices, the
snack program and accommodations in learning are all designed to promote a positive
environment for optimum learning.
- A school handbook and up to date
Code of Behaviour are
printed in the school agenda, which is provided to each student from
grade 1 to 8 as part of the School Activity Fee. The agendas serve for
organizational and communication purposes. All guidelines for behaviour
are designed to support a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Pope Pauls safe arrival program is in place,
whereby the parents call in to the school and advise the office whenever a child is absent
or late. When, for whatever reason, this does not occur, the parent is called and the
reason for the absence is recorded on the daily attendance card. A sign-out book bears a
record of details provided by parents who pick up their children before the end of school.
Once students arrive at school, they are supervised from 8:45 a.m. until
3:45 p.m. Students
are expected to follow all rules regarding safety practices and staff is always present to
monitor.
- A state of the art computer lab is available to
all students for large group instruction. Computers are present in all classrooms and we
are hooked up to a local IBM network and/or a wide area integrated network. Access to the
Internet and an enormous variety of programs are available.
- The artistic and esthetic growth of students is
addressed through the instruction provided by a vocal music specialist teacher and an
instrumental specialist teacher in grade 7 and 8. The school community is taught hymns and
liturgical music to enable students to fully participate in the celebration of the Mass
and the Sacraments. Childrens visual art is displayed in the classrooms and in the
school corridors. Children are taken to see concerts and plays on class excursions.
- Sports teams participate in regional and
divisional tournaments and Pope Paul students are encouraged by their teacher coaches to
develop skill and attitudes of good sportsmanship, and are given praise for their
achievements.
- The response of Pope Paul students to the programs
in place for them is extremely positive, and a school spirit exists which speaks for the
development of a well-rounded Christian student body. Students have the support of their
family and friends, the community, the Church and the school to enable them to become the
best they can be. "What Would Jesus Do?" is our motto and our way of life.
PA Days 2008-2009
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October 24
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November 14
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December 5
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February 13
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March 13
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June 26
School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
EQAO Assessment Results EQAO:
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