St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School (elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)

2350 McCowan Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 4B4

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History & Tradition

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School opened in September 1973 and is named after St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits.

Born in 1491, the youngest of 11 children, Ignatius left his father's castle at age 15 to become a page in the Spanish court. Subsequently, he became a soldier and received his knighthood.

On being injured, he recuperated in Loyola where the only reading material was “The Life of Christ”. As he read, grace touched his heart and he committed to imitating his new hero. His conversion led him into persecution and great suffering. In 1534, he and several companions founded the Society of Jesus, “the new warriors of Christ”. This society went into the community to teach, preach, help others and spread the faith. Ignatius died on July 31, 1556. One of the great spiritual leaders of the church, Ignatius was canonized in 1622 after Rome studied 200 miracles through his intercessions.

With a quarter century-old  tradition of growth, academic excellence and commitment, our school community strives to live up to the teachings and ideals of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School offers a wide variety of programs including regular classes, junior kindergarten, grade 8, English as a second language, remedial special education, gifted special education centre (for north Scarborough) and multiple exceptionality. A diverse population is serviced with an attempt to meet each student's individual spiritual, academic, social and emotional needs.

Catholic environment

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School provides a learning environment where models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teaching and beliefs are integral aspects of daily life. Religious education and family life programs, sanctioned by the Canadian Conference of Bishops, are taught at each level and form a firm foundation for the faith development of students. Students are taught to live their faith by participating in liturgical and paraliturgical celebrations, food drives and ShareLife campaign as well as living each day in a Christian manner through prayer and action.

Safe and welcoming environment

We pride ourselves in providing a safe, inviting school. Students adhere to a code of conduct which assists in providing security for all, both inside the school and in the playground. Our safe arrival program, where parents call in advance to inform us of a child's absence, assists us in ensuring that all of our students are safe.

Curriculum initiatives

The staff at St. Ignatius of Loyola develops programs from junior kindergarten to grade 8 which are consistent with the Ministry of Education and the Toronto Catholic District School Board curriculum guidelines. Every effort is made to modify programs in order to accommodate individual student needs.

Co-curricular programs

A wide variety of programs are offered to enhance and support the work being accomplished in the classroom. Excursions at all levels are program-related and give students a wide variety of experiences and unique educational opportunities. Extra-curricular activities include soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, badminton and track and field.

School News

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 Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010

Safe School Plan -- 2009-2010

EQAO Assessment Results

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