St. Brigid Catholic School (elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)

50 Woodmount Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 3X9

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History & Tradition

St. Brigid was born around the year 453 near Kidare in Ireland. She lived by her words: “to honour Christ, for Christ is in the body of every poor man”. Her hand was always out to the poor.

She formed a community of women who made their vows to St. Mel, a nephew of St. Patrick. By the end of her life she had brought about 13,000 women to a new life, living in monasteries and dedicating their lives to Christ.

She was considered to be a joyful, invigorating saint, who radiated goodness, wholeness and the attractiveness of the Christian life.

St. Brigid Catholic School opened on November 14, 1921 with 223 students.

Today, our staff is a group of highly experienced, self-motivated teachers, committed to making the teaching/learning experience in a Catholic environment as meaningful as possible.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

As a Catholic School, one of our foremost tasks is to provide an environment in which we model our actions, words and beliefs on the life of Jesus. Our daily religion classes help us to understand and better define His life and our religion. Masses, the sacraments, prayer and good works further enhance our spiritual needs.

Students learn at different rates and in different ways. To help students achieve the outcomes set for them certain lessons may have to be modified or enriched to suit their special needs. Extra help from the teacher before or after school is also available. Students who experience difficulty reading may receive specialized support from our early and middle reading specialists (Fifth Block and Junior Literacy Intervention). We currently are participating in a reading research project with Sick Children's Hospital. Special needs may be identified formally, through an assessment process, so that a program can be provided by a special teacher. Students whose assessment shows them to be in the very superior intellectual range may qualify for a gifted program at another school one day a week, beginning in grade 5. Parents are informed of, and kept aware of, the program modification their children may need through oral and written communication with the teacher and principal. Parents are part of the identification process, if a student is formally identified as exceptional.

School life fills a very important social/emotional need for many children. They love to be with their friends. To ensure that their relationships at school are satisfying ones, peace education or conflict resolution programs support them. These are conducted by our Child and Youth Worker. Through these program we hope that most students enjoy a safe and positive interaction with their school friends. For serious interpersonal issues, students know they can ask for help from the supervising teacher, classroom teacher, vice-principal or principal.

Students need to be active. They have two physical education classes per week. Daily physical activity occurs in each of the classes from 1-8, when possible.

There is a strong, co-curricular sports program present in our school, thanks to the dedication and commitment of a number of our teachers. Students who are interested can try out for a variety of sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, cross-country, track and field, hockey and swimming. An exceptionally high level of skill development and coaching is provided.
The aesthetic side of our students is developed through their classroom art and drama activities and by their vocal and instrumental music teachers.

School News

PA Days 2008-2009

• September 26

• October 24

• December 5

• February 13

• March 13

• June 26

St. Brigid Choir Makes the News--More

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

EQAO Assessment Results

EQAO: