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| Total enrolment | 220 |
| Principal | Rita Santo Tel: 416-393-5368 Fax: 416-393-5083 |
| Superintendent | Josephine
Nespolo Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish | Our Lady of Victory Church 227 Guestville Avenue North York, Ontario M6N 4N7 416-769-1171 |
| Local Trustee | Rob Davis Tel: 416-512-3406; Fax: 416-512-3406 e-mail: rob.davis@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Rodolfo Rivas Voice Mailbox #88368 csac.santamaria@tcdsb.org |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
History & Tradition
Our school is named in honour of Mary, the Mother of
Jesus. The name Santa Maria comes from the Latin “Sancta Maria”, or “Holy
Mary”, which is part of an ancient prayer, the “Hail Mary.”
A special devotion to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is part of the core of Catholic doctrine and practice. The Bible and the church teach that Jesus would be born only through the cooperation of Mary. Also, at the end of his life, when Jesus was dying on the cross, he asked Mary to be the mother of the apostle John, and in his person, of all humanity.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Programs offered are:
- English as a second language and remedial instruction
- Special education and learning disability classes
- Portuguese classes after school
- Portuguese and Spanish classes on Saturday mornings
Curriculum initiatives:
- Monthly assemblies showcasing learning in the classrooms
- Artists in the schools
- Christmas and Spring Concerts
- Bonhomme Carnaval
Extra-curricular initiatives:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Track and field
- Cross-country
- Helpers' Club
- Litter-free Club
- Choir
- Recorder Groups
- Yearbook Club
- Students of the Month
A Catholic environment:
The school community has a unique role in the life of the child, distinct from that of the home and parish. It is equipped to reinforce the child in the world of learning. The school provides a community in which the child continues to learn to pray. It provides an opportunity for the youth to encounter God in the discoveries of the human mind and integrate faith and learning. The school is capable of showing relationships between the academics and almighty God. With every discovery made by the child in school, is the discovery of God.
School News
School Calendar 2010-2011
| School Begins | September 7, 2010 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 11, 2010 |
| Christmas break | December 20-31, 2010 |
| Family Day | February 21, 2011 |
| Mid-Winter Break | March 14-18, 2011 |
| Good Friday | April 22, 2011 |
| Easter Monday | April 25, 2011 |
| Victoria Day | May 23, 2011 |
| Last day of classes for elementary students | June 29, 2011 |
PA Days 2010-2011
- September 2, 2010 (Faith Development/Provincial Education Priorities)
- November 19, 2010 (Parent Teacher Conference)
- January 21, 2011 (Assessment and Evaluation)
- February 18, 2011 (Parent Teacher Conference)
- May 20, 2011 (Assessment and Evaluation)
- June 30, 2011 (Provincial Education Priorities)
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
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