St. Clement Catholic School (elementary)

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History & Tradition

Our Catholic school is named after St. Clement who, in the year 91 A.D., became the third Pope after St. Peter.  Like Peter and Paul, whom he knew personally, St. Clement was one of the earliest Christian writers.  A famous letter of his, written to the Christians of Corinth, encouraged them to reconcile their differences and to live in unity and peace. 

Clement was exiled by Emperor Trajan, to the Crimea, where he was martyred in about 100 A.D. 

St. Clement is the Patron Saint of stone cutters and sailors.  The feast of St. Clement falls on November 23^rd. 

St. Clement Catholic School strives to honour this great saint in its Catholic teachings and in all our school activities.  The students are encouraged to emulate St. Clement by working and playing in harmony with one another.

How We Meet the Diversified Needs of Our Students

In order to meet the diversified needs of our students, we ensure the presence of a Catholic school community, at all times.  Daily prayers, religion lessons, monthly rosary sessions, and the integration of Gospel values across the curriculum, are integral components of our program.  Monthly masses are prepared in conjunction with our outstanding, parish team.  The masses allow for students from various divisions to take leadership roles as greeters, members of the processions, and readers.  Active participation in the celebration of the Eucharist is taught, modeled and encouraged. 

At St. Clement Catholic School, we provide a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for our students so that they may work and grow to their full potential.  High academic and behavioural standards are set for all.  Individualized Education Plans are developed to meet the various academic, social and/or emotional needs of our students.  Each child is encouraged to strive towards his/her expected level of performance, in all areas. 

Various forms of program support and enrichment are provided, including:

-         small group and/or peer-to-peer reading opportunities;

-         early identification of student needs through our School Based Support and Joint Teams;

-         Scientist-in-the-School presentations for all classes;

-         drama sessions for the Primary, Junior and Intermediate division students;

-         school/divisional assemblies led by various presenters;

-         curriculum-related excursions. 

In addition, St. Clement Catholic School students enjoy the benefits of participating in many, extra-curricular activities that may appeal to their interests.  Some of these include:

-         athletic teams (outdoor soccer, indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, swim, cross-country, track and
          field, softball);

-         choir;

-         W5H teams;

-         Drama Club (major productions every few years);

-         houseleague program (grades 1 to 8);

-         Carnaval;

-         school newspaper;

-         Student Council (charitable events, spirit days, lunch days). 

Our very active Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) works closely with the school staff to provide many program enrichment opportunities.  Two, major fundraising events are held annually (Fall Fun Fair, QSP Magazine Sales) to fund the majority of our CSAC budget.  In past years, the proceeds have been used to pay for: Scientist-in-the-School programs; Drama sessions through Imagination Works; playground structure; musical instruments; computer hardware; library resources; student agendas; many, other program supports.  

An annual, CSAC sponsored Meet and Greet evening is hosted to welcome new parents and children to our school community.  This event helps new families to meet one another, and as well as, longer standing members of our community.  It also allows the new families to learn more about our school, its policies, procedures and programs. 

Through the outstanding, collegial work, commitment and Christian example of our staff, parents and parish team, the children who attend St. Clement Catholic School are blessed with an excellent, educational opportunity that allows them to grow in mind, heart and faith.

School News

June 26
PA Day

Junior W5H
Congratulations to the team from St. Clement for finishing third in the TCDSB W5H tournament.
 

40 Catholic schools in Fraser Institute top 1 per cent
Seventy-nine elementary schools from across Ontario were recognized as being among the top one per cent in three categories of academic achievement at the annual Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education dinner in Toronto recently. Of the 79 schools, forty were English or French Catholic.

The widely talked-about awards are based on an analysis of the historical data of each school included in the Fraser Institute’s annual Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools. Out of 2,786 English and French, public and separate elementary schools from across Ontario, only the top one per cent (30 schools) in each category are invited to participate in the awards.

Awards were presented in three categories, each reflecting different aspects of academic success. Improvement in Academics recognizes schools that have experienced the fastest, most consistent improvement in their academic performance over the past five years. Academic Achievement in Excess of Expectations recognizes schools that ensure that their students succeed regardless of the hurdles they may face. This award challenges the notion that only schools in rich neighbourhoods do well academically. The award for Overall Academic Achievement recognizes schools whose students have achieved remarkable, ongoing academic success over the last five years.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School of Toronto won the award for Improvement in Academics along with a $3,000 prize.

The Fraser Institute is an independent research and educational organization with offices in Calgary, Montreal, Tampa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Its mission is to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals. To protect the Institute’s independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.

TCDSB List of Weston Award-winning Schools

Academic Achievement in Excess of Expectations
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Schools of Distinction
Transfiguration of our Lord Catholic School, Toronto
Holy Family Catholic School, Toronto

Improvement in Academics
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Winner
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Toronto

Schools of Distinction
Blessed Margherita of Citta di Castello Catholic School, Toronto

Overall Academic Achievement
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Schools of Distinction
St. Henry Catholic School, Toronto
Prince of Peace Catholic School, Toronto
St Pius X Catholic School, Toronto
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Toronto
St. Clement Catholic Elementary School, Toronto

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

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