Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School (elementary)

111 Danesbury Avenue, North York, Ontario M6B 3L3

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History & Tradition

Sts. Cosmas & Damian Catholic School was opened in September 1982. The school, built in 1950, was formerly named Danesbury Public School. The building is leased from the North York Board of Education (now the Toronto District School Board).

Sts. Cosmas & Damian are excellent role models for children, because of their care for people. Sts. Cosmas & Damian school is named after twin brothers who were born in Arabia. They were doctors and lived in Egaea, Cilicia where they ministered to the sick and needy. They were renowned for their skill as healers through their work as early pharmacists. They worked hard and long hours and would not accept monetary rewards for their services. Their generosity to others serves as an admirable role model for us to follow.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

School rules are developed in conjunction with Ministry of Education and Toronto Catholic District School Board Policies, and are established for the benefit of all.

In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our mission is to educate students to their full potential by providing:

A safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community

It is our primary goal to affirm all students to make them feel welcome and secure.

Safe arrival program

After attendance is taken, absentees are reported by 9:15 am. The secretary calls home to verify reasons for absence when there has been no notification given. Two staff members are assigned daily duty in the playground. Two additional staff are assigned bus duty.

Integration of Catholic, Christian beliefs into the total learning experience

Our ultimate goal is to provide a caring academic and social environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning, autonomy in decision-making, self-discipline and respect for self and others.

With respect to this goal, our mission is infused by the spirit of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ: “Love thy neighbour as thyself” and “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”.

These expectations are not limited to regulating behaviour but rather set forth to serve a much more positive function: to provide a curriculum that will prepare students to accept the various responsibilities that will be placed upon them in the future. The purpose is first to create an environment where learning can proceed without disturbances and distractions. The second purpose is to promote academic achievement as well as the achievement of good character.

Respect and tolerance in a non-threatening environment

Sts. Cosmas & Damian reflects the multicultural diversity within Toronto. At Sts. Cosmas & Damian we meet the needs of these students by providing programs for the following: English as a second language students, oral, deaf and hard of hearing students and special needs students.

French

Our school piloted the new grade 7 & 8 program “Entre Amis I et II” which was implemented recently in all TCDSB elementary schools for grade 7 and this year for grade 8.

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Minutes

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School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

EQAO Assessment Results

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