Sacred Heart Catholic School (elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)

75 Hupfield Trail, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 4S3

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History & Tradition

Sacred Heart Catholic School opened its doors to the community in September, 1987 with a beautiful new building and an enthusiastic group of staff and students. The spirit of the school is founded on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This focus was well captured during the official opening when Adrienne Kitchin, one of the students, read, “The heart of Jesus is taken as a symbol of his humanity and of the infinite love of Jesus for all of us. One of the ways we worship Christ, even in his human nature, is through devotion to his Sacred Heart.”

The school rapidly expanded during its first few years as many families moved into the new developments surrounding the school. Within this time frame, the school population grew to well over 700 students. The opening of St. Bede Catholic School significantly reduced our student population.

Our community has a rich diversity of individuals drawn from all over the world. This cultural mix is important to us, for each individual contributes his or her life experiences within the unifying bond of our common Catholic faith.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

At Sacred Heart we believe in the uniqueness of every child. We recognize that children have individual talents and special needs. We strive to assist the students to be the best they can be, growing in Christian values, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.

The catechetical program, as approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, is the foundation for the instructional program in religious education. Among a variety of strategies employed to ensure a Catholic environment, we practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy through acts of charity such as participation in food drives, the ShareLife campaign and supporting families in need, both within the local community and abroad. Spiritual growth is nurtured through activities such as retreats for the grade 7 and 8 students. These efforts are essential for reinforcing with the students that we are people called by the Gospel to make a difference in the world.

Fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community is a vital part of the Mission statement of the Toronto Catholic District School. Board. Daily attendance monitoring is one example of this mission in action. Through cooperative parent-school communications, parents advise the school if their child will be absent and the school in turn monitors attendance patterns and alerts the family of its observations. Within the school every effort is made to attend to the health and safety of the students. We appreciate parents notifying us of health conditions which may affect their child at school. We also strive to keep parents and guardians informed of issues and situations which impact on their child's health and safety. It is our hope and desire that all families feel welcome when entering the school. We are pleased to provide information about our school and community, to make introductions and to maintain collaborative communications.

Clear expectations for student behaviour are important elements of school life. General guidelines for student deportment are presented to the students in a variety of formats including students assemblies, newsletters, announcements, and classroom discussions. Regular review and reinforcement take place throughout the year. The violence prevention policy of the TCDSB reflects our serious commitment to the well-being of all members of the school community.

The TCDSB is currently examining its curriculum documents in order to enhance Ministry initiatives. At Sacred Heart we have undertaken reviews of our mathematics and language arts programs in order to help meet the needs of our students. As part of our resolve to enhance technological education and computer literacy there has been ongoing staff in-service, the acquisition of new equipment and increased emphasis on computer skills.

To help meet the needs of individual students, teachers modify programs within the regular class, consult with other staff and meet with resource personnel assigned to the school. Special programs support students with particular needs.

A full range of extra and co-curricular activities is available to the students. The school strongly endorses field trips and major excursions. Outdoor education programs including skating, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, nature studies and ecology lessons provide new, enriching experiences for the students. For those with artistic inclinations there are craft classes, musicals, drama and choirs. The chess and W5H teams provide excellent opportunities for students talented in these areas to develop and tone their interests. House leagues offer good fun, sportsmanship and friendly competition.

School News

Professional Activity Days 2012

• January 27, 201
• February 17, 2012
• June 1, 2012
• June 29, 2012
   

PA and Exam Day Calendar 2011-2012

Witness to Faith Cross
The Toronto Catholic District School Board is ushering in the new school year with a celebration to launch “The Year of Witness”, the third year of the Board’s three-year pastoral plan focusing on Word, Worship and Witness.

For the year of Witness, the students at Neil McNeil Catholic Secondary School have created a travelling cross, which will journey across the school system throughout the year, with each school having an opportunity to spend a day with the cross.

Sacred Heart Catholic School students welcomed the cross to their school on November 9.

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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