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

402 Melita Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M6G 3X6

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History & Tradition

The first few years of life at St. Bruno Catholic School were full of excitement and change. The school began as an outgrowth of St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School with six portables in their school yard. We were officially recognized as a separate entity and given the name St. Bruno in March 1974.

• September 1975, found us needing more space. Students in kindergarten were at St. Mary of the Angels Church basement, grades 1 to 3 were at St. Patrick's (St. George and College), and grades 4 to 8 were at St. Paul's (Queen and Parliament).
• In March of 1976, the students were moved to the portable school on Melita Avenue where they remained for the next 4-1/2 years still in a state of growth.
• Finally, in December 1980, the present barrier - free building at 402 Melita Crescent was opened.To this day, the school building remains a well - designed learning facility.

All about our patron saint

St. Bruno was born about 1038 AD in Cologne, Germany. With the help of six companions he began the Carthusian order of monks. This order was a strict, contemplative grouping. After six years, St. Bruno was called to assist Pope Urban II, with his reforms. He founded a branch of the order of Calabria and spent the rest of his life in a combination of the quiet, contemplative life and the very active assistance which he rendered to the pope. His feast day is October 6th.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

A Catholic Environment: 

St. Bruno School Community provides a learning environment – spiritual, social, emotional, and academic – that allows each student to reach their potential.  Throughout each day we provide continued opportunity for students to encounter God in their discoveries.   

Strategies to ensure a safe and welcoming environment: 

• Video surveillance cameras
• Safe School Committee
  Buddy system for new students
• Safe arrival program
• Strong partnership between home and school
• Code of behavior reinforced at regular assemblies with students

Programs offered: 

• English as a second language and remedial instruction
• Special education
• German classes on Saturday mornings
• Computer lab
• Multiple exceptionalities class
• Chess Club
• Knitting Club
• Student Council
• Eco Team
• Health Action Team
• Full Breakfast program
• Interschool athletic teams including: soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track and field

Building Community: 

• Regular liturgical/para-litergical celebrations
• Monthly Assemblies
• Daily GOOD NEWS STORY
• Multicultural Night
• Christmas Concert
• Social Justice Initiatives
• Positive partnership between home and school
• School Choir
• Theme Days
• Sacramental Celebrations
• Yearbook Club
• Student Council
• Play Day
• Active Parent Involvement
• Partnership with Christie Gardens Seniors Centre

School News

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 Newsletters

• June 2010 Newsletter

• April 2010 Newsletter

• March 2010 Newsletter
  February 2010 Newsletter
  June 2009 Newsletter

School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010

Safe School Plan -- 2009-2010

EQAO Assessment Results

EQAO: