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| Total enrolment | 670 |
| Principal | Tony Martire Tel: 416-393-5267 Fax: 416-393-5045 |
| Superintendent | Loretta
Notten Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish | St. Benedict Church 2194 Kipling Avenue Rexdale, Ontario M9W 4K9 416-743-3830 |
| Local Trustee | Joseph Martino Tel: 416-512-3401; Fax: 416-512-3401 e-mail: joseph.martino@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Manuela Amicucci Voice Mailbox #88267 csac.stbenedict@tcdsb.org |
| After-School Programme | 416-744-0778 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Extended French | Grades 5-8 |
History & Tradition
St. Benedict Catholic School opened on September 6, 1957 with a staff of nine teachers
and an enrollment of 333 students from kindergarten to grade 8. Enrollment increased every
year and in November 1963, construction of the new building was completed with 25
classrooms and a school enrollment of 913 students.
In September of 1964, enrollment increased to a high of 1012 students. Again, in September, 1966, construction of an addition to the top of the new building began and in January of 1967 the school had a new library, 29 classrooms and one portable. Renovations to the library, the staff room and the gymnasium plus the addition to house the design & technology rooms were started in November 1973.
St. Benedict School is named after St. Benedict of Nursia whose feast day is on July 11th. St. Benedict is the Patriarch of western monasticism and a model teacher in the school of divine servitude. St. Benedict's message is a call to inner knowledge which leads to a deeper relationship with God.
St. Benedict's motto was “pray and work”. This motto forms the framework of St. Benedict School's rich tradition. Since 1957, many dedicated teachers, priests and parents have worked hard to teach our students to become strong Catholics and responsible members of our society.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
At St. Benedict School everything that we do ensures the presence of a Catholic
environment Jesus' two great commandments - love of God and love of one's neighbour - form
the basis of our existence. Daily prayers, liturgical celebrations, the St. Benedict code
of respect and safety, the peacemakers' program, the daily curriculum and our interaction
with one another all ensure the presence of a Catholic environment.
St. Benedict code of respect and safety
St. Benedict School is a Catholic school with strong Christian values. It is our goal to provide for our school community of students, staff and parents, a secure, healthy, safe and peaceful environment where there is a shared responsibility for the well-being of all.
We all work together in order to teach the students entrusted to our care to become responsible adults with patience and compassion for one another. At St. Benedict School a committee of parents, students and teachers has worked hard to review the code of behaviour so that we may guide our students to get along together in the best possible way.
Through this code of behaviour we hope to make the students understand that they must take responsibility for their actions and that there will be consequences according to appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. We hope to teach our students to make the right choices about how to behave so that they will grow in the image of Christ and live the Gospel values.
Individual student needs
We provide the following programs in order to meet the individual needs of our students:
- Special education programs
- Instrumental music programs
- French immersion
- French as a second language, beginning in grade 1
- Enrichment/gifted programs
- Vocal music
Curriculum initiatives
Technology
A strong focus has also been put on technology. This year we have submitted a detailed proposal entitled “Creative Challenges: Promoting Literacy Through the Technology of Transportation”.
Computer literacy
Computer literacy is also a priority at St. Benedict. The Computer Committee, made up of teachers, parents and students has been working hard to ensure that students become computer literate. The Catholic School Advisory Council has spent a great deal of money to help meet our computer needs.
Co-curricular activities
Co-curricular activities enable students to develop skill, share their talents, work together and enhance their self-esteem. At St. Benedict School the following activities are offered: choir and instrumental music, drama club, arts and crafts club, chess club, W5H club, house leagues, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, track and field and cross-country.
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)
St. Benedict Catholic School Students Awarded GoldAfter ten weeks of hard work and dedication, the grade 5 students at St. Benedict Catholic School won Gold at The Colours of the Rainbow Semi Finals. On the night of December the 2nd at the Palais Royal Ballroom, St. Benedict advanced to the Grand Trophy finals which will take place in June. This dance program has allowed the students to celebrate their extra-ordinary talents and accomplishments way beyond the dance floor. The students have not only learned how to dance but they also developed their social skills and improved their self esteem.
Good News from Council for Exceptional Children -
Toronto Chapter 56
The following TCDSB students received the CEC ‘Yes I Can’ awards at
this year’s Annual AGM and Awards’ dinner held on May 6 at the National
Yacht Club:
Diana Cepeda St. Basil-the-Great
Mario (Mio) Espina Father John Redmond and Regional Arts Centre
Jean Luca Fernandes St. Basil-the-Great
Kyle La Pointe St. Benedict C.S.
The recipient of the Kevin Toperczer Spirit of Community Award was Meghan Hines. Meghan graduated this year from Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School and will continue her studies at McMaster University.
Meghan is also the recipient of the Ontario Council for Exceptional Children Transition Award.
Congratulations to all of the award winners!
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
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