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| Total enrolment | 262 |
| Principal | Katherine Banfield Tel: 416-393-5310 Fax: 416-393-5827 |
| Superintendent | Bernice Brand Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2730 |
| Parish | St. John 794 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario M4E 1R7 416-698-1105 |
| Local Trustee | Angela
Kennedy Tel: 416-512-3411; Fax: 416-512-3411 e-mail: angela.kennedy@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Co-Chairs | Angus Armstrong/Jocelyne Armstrong Voice Mailbox #88310 csac.stdenis@tcdsb.org |
| After-School Programme | 416-284-2344 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
History & Tradition
St. Denis Catholic School opened its doors in September
1966. The school is named after the first bishop of Paris and patron saint of France, St.
Denis, who was martyred for the faith on Montmatre, the mount of the martyrs. At the
official opening on March 22, 1967 the school was dedicated to Rt. Rev. Denis O'Connor
DPVF zealous pastor, devoted educator and faithful friend. He was the pastor of St. John's
Church from 1932-1966 and a Metropolitan Separate School Board (now Toronto Catholic
District School Board) trustee from 1947 to 1956. St. Denis has earned a well deserved
reputation in the community offering a balanced core program combining the teaching of the
gospel values, arts, language, math, science and technology and self and society. The
school is committed to strong literacy and math programs to provide students with the
tools and understanding for life long learning.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
A Catholic environment permeates the daily life of the
school. Formal religious instruction occurs daily. Beyond this, dignity and respect for
each other is fostered in ongoing interactions.
The school responds to the varying needs of students (i.e. intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, social, in the following ways:
- incorporation of gospel values into the daily life of the students;
- a focus on maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment through a positive behaviour code;
- peer mediation, conflict resolution and guidance programs, and a safe arrival program;
- an outstanding vocal music program;
- an extensive co-curricular and extra curricular program such as choir, W5H, house leagues, strings etc.;
- participation in Toronto Catholic District School Board inter-school sports events;
- an effective homework policy that supports academic growth;
- an active group of parent volunteers whose work supports students and teachers;
- host school placement for students at the Faculty of Education, University of Toronto;
- effective communication through school and classroom newsletters, curriculum evening, school performances;
- modified programs; use of computers to facilitate writing; open ended activities to meet varying learning styles cross-peer tutoring;
- alternate program (i.e. gifted, learning disabled, Metro-wide resource leader program);
- the curriculum is enriched for all students through a variety of educational excursions including: overnight stays for the intermediate division, artist-in the-school programs, theatrical experiences etc.
At St. Denis Catholic School we continue to develop and promote initiatives to ensure a high level of success for students in literacy and numeracy which include:
- direct instruction in phonics, grammar, spelling and reading strategies as well as reading and writing buddies and daily reading;
- a primary grade book bag program which promotes shared reading;
- the use of the arts and computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills;
- increased direct instruction time in math.
School News
PA Days 2009-2010
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September 2, 3
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November 13
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December 4
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June 30
St. Denis
Intermediate Students Get Immersed in French
On Wednesday February 4th , the grade 7 and 8 students from St.
Denis Catholic School participated in their first ever language exchange to
Quebec. Students were matched by SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada with a twin
from St. Romuald, Quebec. For an entire week, the core French students lived
with their twin’s family creating connections with their French counterpart
just in time for Carnival in Quebec City across the bridge from the school. The students also participated in
cultural and winter events planned by the twin teacher Monique Maranda at
L’école Secondaire l’Aubier.
The students of St. Denis are continuing their pen-pal relationship and will do so until they meet again May 20th at which time the students get to host their twin in The Beach for a week filled with activities planned by their French teacher Jennie Valentim and Intermediate teachers Trinka Brine & Brenda Bellini.
Successful Soccer Season for Primary Girls--Details
St. Denis Greening Project--More
We continue to accept registration for JK-grade 8
students
Please call the office at 416-393-5310 for more information,
regarding items needed to pre-register for the 2007/08 academic year.
School Learning Plan -- 2008-2009
EQAO Assessment Results
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