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| Total enrolment | 230 |
| Principal | Sienna Dacosta Tel: 416-393-5319 Fax: 416-397-6330 |
| Superintendent | Lori DiMarco Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2267 |
| Parish | Holy Spirit 3526 Sheppard Avenue East North York, Ontario M1T 3K7 416-293-7974 |
| Local Trustee | John Del Grande Tel: 416-512-3407; Fax: 416-512-3407 e-mail: john.delgrande@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Evie DoCouto Voice Mailbox #88319 csac.stgerald@tcdsb.org |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
History &
Tradition
St. Gerald Catholic School was opened in September 1968 and has served the northeast community of Willowdale with distinction. The following is a historical perspective of our Patron Saint, St. Gerald of Mayo.
St. Gerald was born in the year 732 in Northumbria, England. He later traveled to Ireland, where he became Abbot over two monasteries, which included both English and Irish monks.
As the Abbot of Mayo, St. Gerald brought peace to the feuding monks. He was also the mainstay of good relations between the Christians and the Druids of early Ireland.
St. Gerald's prayerful life, combined with good works, often took him out into the countryside where he preached Christ's message of “love thy neighbour”. Through his prayers and example, he helped many people to lead more peaceful and loving lives, and for this, he was recognized as a saint. St. Gerald's feast day is celebrated on March 13th.
May his message of “love” be a blessing to all who pass this way!
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
The nurturing of a Catholic environment is of
paramount importance in our school. It is why we exist as a Catholic school system and
what makes us a “school with a difference”.
While the teaching of the formal religious education program at all grade levels is central to this process, the creation of a Catholic environment depends on much more than this; it includes the attitudes and interactions with others that are predicated on each individual's infinite value in the sight of God. Therefore dignity and respect for others is the hallmark of our interactions.
Our school community is made aware of the Gospel message in many different ways. Formal and informal prayer is an integral part of school life whether it be in classrooms, before meetings or in our liturgical and paraliturgical celebrations either in the church or in the school. Displays within the school, the tone of assemblies, our involvement in charitable endeavours, our emphasis on the importance of being models of peacemakers, all challenge us as a community to develop and model these Catholic values.
The presence of the parish in the life of the school is significant. The clergy is visible in our classrooms and in our staff room. The school collaborates with Holy Spirit Parish--and they with us--in many different ways, but none is more important than the assistance our staff provides to the parish in the preparation of the children to receive the sacraments.
We are constantly striving to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment throughout our community. Health and safety issues are highlighted in our communication with staff, students and their families. School safety and behaviour are emphasized predicated on dignity and respect for all. Our school exemplifies an understanding and caring concern for others.
Our efforts are concentrating on the development of program outcomes. Each classroom has at least one computer and many have multiple computers.
Modifications in program continue to be important given the diversity of language, learning needs, and social considerations. This is addressed in the regular program and through our special education services and program.
St. Gerald School offers a very strong co-curricular and extra-curricular program. This includes: house league program, general knowledge tournaments, competitive sports program, multicultural activities, language festivals, public speaking, Carnival, chess team, skating, environmental programs, authors, artists in the school, charity drives, a wide variety of excursions and outdoor education weeks.
School News
School Calendar 2010-2011
| School Begins | September 7, 2010 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 11, 2010 |
| Christmas break | December 20-31, 2010 |
| Family Day | February 21, 2011 |
| Mid-Winter Break | March 14-18, 2011 |
| Good Friday | April 22, 2011 |
| Easter Monday | April 25, 2011 |
| Victoria Day | May 23, 2011 |
| Last day of classes for elementary students | June 29, 2011 |
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
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
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