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| Total enrolment | 418 |
| Principal | Sal Lofranco Tel: 416-393-5363 Fax: 416-393-5174 |
| Superintendent |
Doug Yack Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2267 |
| Parish | St. Augustine Church 80 Shoreham Drive Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S9 416-661-8221 |
| Local Trustee |
Patrizia
Bottoni Tel: 416-512-3404; Fax: 416-512-3404 e-mail: patrizia.bottoni@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Co-Chairs |
Molly Thomas |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Nutrition Program | Yes |
| Parenting/Family Literacy Centre | Hours: 8:15 a.m.-12 noon 416-393-5363 |
History & Tradition
St. Charles Garnier Catholic School is located in a busy
multicultural North York community. The school first opened in 1973 as a collection of
portables where farm fields used to be. The school building was completed for the opening
of the 1975-1976 school year and the student population grew very rapidly. At one time
there were over 730 students!
Our graduates often return and express appreciation and pride in having attended Garnier. There are a number of our present children whose parents are former graduates themselves. One of our students, Joe Barbieri, has become a priest and is now working in Rome.
Our school is dedicated to St. Charles Garnier who was one of the renowned group of Canadian Martyrs. A Jesuit priest from Paris France, Father Garnier arrived in the mid-17th century to a land of forests and small native villages. He worked to spread the Christian faith among the tobacco tribe of the Huron community. They lived in the valleys of the Blue Mountains near present-day Collingwood, Ontario.
During an attack by a fierce Iroquois tribe, Father Garnier was shot and then clubbed with a tomahawk as he tried to help others. He gave his life trying to help others hear and believe the teaching of Jesus. It is an important tradition at our school to honour this Canadian Martyr during a celebration on his feast day, September 26.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Traditionally, St. Charles Garnier Catholic School has had
the reputation of offering a welcoming and safe Catholic environment for our students. In
the 1989 School Review 97% of parents agreed that they felt welcome in the school.
Strategies that are successful include:
- The staff acts as Christian role models.
- Sacramental life and religious instruction permeate all instruction.
- Liturgical and paraliturgical celebrations are continuous and relevant for our children.
- Safe arrival program is in place.
- The development of a new code of behaviour will enhance the safety and well being of the children.
- The conflict managers program enable students to solve their own problems and work out difficulties with trust and respect.
Programming is another important area of classroom life. The changing needs of students are reflected in the curriculum and the ever expanding area of technological literacy. A central component of instruction includes modification of programming to meet the diverse educational needs of our children. Special education and English as a second language programs as well as many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities service these many needs.
School News
School Calendar 2012
| Family Day | February 20, 2012 |
| Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) | March 12-16, 2012 |
| Good Friday | April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday | April 9, 2012 |
| Victoria Day | May 21, 2012 |
| Last Day of Classes, Elementary | June 28,2012 |
Professional Activity Days 2012
- January 27, 201
- February 17, 2012
- June 1, 2012
- June 29, 2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2011-2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
School Year | EQAO Assessment Results |
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