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| Total enrolment | 521 |
| Principal |
Julio Sousa Tel: 416-393-5220 Fax: 416-393-5211 |
| Superintendent | Michael
McMorrow Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish | St. John 749 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario M4E 1R7 416-698-1105 |
| Local Trustee | Angela
Kennedy 416-512-3411 e-mail: angela.kennedy@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Stephanie Elisabeth Horning Voice Mailbox #88220 csac.stjohntoronto@tcdsb.org |
| Child Care and After-School Programme | 416-693-6596 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Extended French | Grades 5-8 |
History & Tradition
The 1909 separate school board minutes read: “That a classroom be opened at 21 Main Street in East Toronto and be fitted up and equipped for school purposes...”, this opened by the Pastor Rev. George Williams. Classes began with 60 students and one teacher and a tradition began: that of teachers, lay and religious, in partnership with parents, devoting themselves to the spiritual and academic growth of their students.
- 1910 The school at 780 Kingston Road is opened.
- 1918 Sisters of St. Joseph join the school staff.
- 1949 Congregation of Notre Dame takes over with 350 students and Pastor Rev. Denis O'Connor is instrumental in having a larger facility built.
- 1952 Cardinal McGuigan officially opens new site.
- 1961 With 1,006 students, a new wing is added.
- 1968 With 1,300 students, a gymnasium and 12 classrooms complete the site.
- 1970s Enrollment declines, Notre Dame uses 3rd floor.
- 1984 St. John's celebrates 75 years.
- 1995 Joint funds, granted by Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board) and the city of Toronto, allow for renewal of the school yard.
- 2000 Corpus Christi Catholic School is consolidated with St. John.
The partnership of teachers, parents and parish, dedicated to the spiritual, academic and personal growth of our students continues.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Children need a safe, secure environment in which to learn and develop. We strive for a very positive school culture in which students with differing strengths and needs feel comfortable. In our school, on a daily basis, the message of the Gospel is lived out by our Christian values. We do this:
- By building our school life on Gospel values and Catholic doctrines
- Through example and the religion, family life and peace education programs
- Through a strong sacramental program and meaningful liturgical celebrations
- By providing opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership skills
- By providing opportunities for students in higher grades to work with younger students and their teachers, (shared reading programs, for example)
- By providing peer mediation, mediation forum and “bully-proofing” programs
- By backing our code of conduct with clearly defined consequences
- By encouraging students to develop strategies for problem-solving, taking responsibility for their own behaviour and by using confident students as role models in pro social skills groups
- Through media literacy and the involvement of public health, police and community service educators to develop in students the awareness of:
- The impact and influence exerted on them by others
- Responses based on Christian values and informed decision making
- By encouraging a response to the needs of others by making fund-raising, food drives and community service part of our school year
- By involving parents who, led by the parent teacher community: strongly support our efforts, provide initiatives and share a leadership role in the partnership of educating their children.
Our students bring individual abilities, needs, attitudes, interests and learning styles to the learning process. We provide for these by:
- Identifying individual student needs through classroom assessment
- Modifying existing programs to suit individual needs
- Bringing concerns for students' needs to our school-based support team
- Providing individualized programs to respond to student needs
- Identifying students as exceptional through the identification placement and review committee process and establishing special education programs and services for such students
- Formalizing a school plan for the incorporation of technological learning into our school curriculum to give opportunity to students to apply math and science principles to everyday activities
- Expanding our technology-based learning programs and building up our technology resources
- Continuing to extend our school computer literacy plan to take advantage of our existing computers and peripherals, expanded this year with computers acquired through parents in the community
A significant number of enrichment and extra-curricular activities are offered both inside and outside school. These programs include:
- A variety of school excursions and overnight trips
- Vocal and instrumental music concerts and festivals
- Musical and dramatic performances, both in school and in the community
- Academic tournaments and festivals which include chess and the spoken arts
- A very successful program of athletic events and tournaments which include soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball, cross-country, track and field and softball.
School News
Upcoming Events | Special Notes | Appropriate Dress Code | Recent Highlights | Newsletters | CSAC Information | St. John's Parish News
Upcoming Events
School Calendar 2012
| Family Day | February 20, 2012 |
| Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) | March 12-16, 2012 |
| Good Friday | April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday | April 9, 2012 |
| Victoria Day | May 21, 2012 |
| Last Day of Classes, Elementary | June 28,2012 |
Professional Activity Days 2012
- January 27, 201
- February 17, 2012
- June 1, 2012
- June 29, 2012
Special Notes
MedicAlert’s No Child Without Program is at Our School
The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert membership to students who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 up to their 14th birthday. If your child has a medical condition, allergy or is required to take medication on a regular basis then you should consider a MedicAlert membership through this program. MedicAlert is your child’s voice in an emergency,
MedicAlert membership;
·Gives emergency first responders immediate access to a your child’s medical information on their MedicAlert bracelet or necklet
·Enables first responders to quickly obtain up to date medical information by means of the child’s Electronic Health Record through the 24 Hour Emergency Hotline.
·Communicates with the parent or emergency contact upon activation of the Hotline
·Allows free updates of the child’s medical record as needed
MedicAlert identification can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical condition should an emergency occur.
For further information come to the office for a brochure or go to www.nochildout.ca.
To register your child you will need a No Child Without brochure from the office.
If your child is already part of the No Child Without program and there have been changes to their medical condition, medications or emergency contact information, call MedicAlert at 1-866-679-3220 Ext 1 to update your child’s file.
St. John Parish – Upcoming Events
Ø Prayer Group/Bible Study Group – Friday mornings after 8:15 a.m. mass in Parish Lounge.
Ø Reconciliation: Saturdays – 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Appropriate Dress Code Policy
What To Wear At St. John Catholic School
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Plain white or plain navy tops include: Short and long-sleeved t-shirts, short and long-sleeve golf shirts, dress shirts, blouses, turtle necks, hoodies, vests, cardigans, sweaters or sweatshirts |
· Sleeves required · With or without collars · No visible labels, logos, contrasting colours, coloured buttons, coloured stitching, stripes, words, pictures or detailing |
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Plain navy blue bottoms include: Pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, tunic dress, dress, capri/cargo pants, track, athletic and yoga pants |
· Walking/athletic shorts are to be mid-thigh or longer · Skorts are skirts with shorts sewn inside · Cargo pants are ¾ length pants or full length pants that the bottoms can be zipped off (or rolled up) to make them into shorts · Track pants: with tight elastic bottoms or loose open bottoms · Skirts & tunic dresses should be modest length (knee or slightly above knee) · Wearing shorts underneath skirts and dresses is recommended but not required · Tunic dresses are solid plain navy blue and worn with plain white or plain navy tops underneath · No visible labels, logos, contrasting colours, coloured buttons, coloured stitching, stripes, words, pictures or detailing |
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Other clothing items include: · Tights, socks and leggings
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· Girls’ tights can be plain white or plain navy blue · Socks (that are visible) can be solid white or solid navy blue · Leggings can be solid white or solid navy blue and are permitted under skirts and dresses, and under tops to mid thigh for all ages. Girls from JK-3 are permitted to also wear leggings as pants. · Shoes should be suitable for recess, gym and physical activity – running shoes are recommended, secure sandals when weather appropriate · Belts are optional. Belts can be plain black or navy blue · Over-garments are to be plain white, navy blue or plain white · Clothing accessories should be plain navy or white |
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· Denim/jeans (as mandated by TCDSB) · Hats and sunglasses are only to be worn outdoors (outdoor wear) · Flip flops and slip on sandals without straps are not recommended · Mini-skirts, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, muscle shirts, t-shirts with writing · Clothing with tears/holes · Oversized clothing (shirts to the knee, pants hanging low and off the waist) · Undergarments must not be visible |
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· St. John Spirit Wear (crested clothing with St John logo) is permitted to wear on any day. · The only requirement for Physical Education (PE) class is that garments be navy and/or white. It is mandatory to change for Grades 4-8 for PE class. o Footwear for Physical Education includes non-slip, non-marking soles. · There is no dress code requirement for student outerwear including outdoor sweaters, jackets, snow pants, hats, gloves, and sunglasses. · St. John Spirit Wear (crested) items will be available for purchase from time to time through CSAC initiatives. · It is recommended that parents / families label all clothing pieces clearly. |
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During the year, dress-down or non-dress code days will be planned. These days will be announced (i.e in the Week at a Glance / “The SCOOP”) throughout the year, so parents and students can be prepared. Students have the option of wearing the dress code or regular clothes, which may include coloured clothing, denim/jeans, and logos. All other guidelines for what is not included should be followed. Students should be modestly dressed in keeping with our Catholic values. April 2010 |
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St. John Wins 1st Place at Elementary City Track and Field Championships
St. John track and field participants won the TCDSB Elementary Track and
Field Championships at Varsity Stadium on June 8th with 151 cumulative
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full list of results
TCDSB Awards Night
Students from St. John Catholic School were recognized at the annual
TCDSB Awards Night on May 4th with Student Achievement Awards.
This team from St. John Catholic School captured the gold medal for Grade 4
and under boys at the World University Cross Country Championships. Cameron
Emilio also won the individual gold medal.
Cameron, Jake, Ivan and Ruairi
This team from St. John Catholic School captured the gold medal for Grade 4
and under girls at the World University Cross Country Championships. Tajane
also won the individual gold medal.
Allie, Jessica, Tajane, Kate, Logan and
Colleen
This team from St. John Catholic School captured the gold medal for Grade 8
and under girls at the World University Cross Country Championships.
Siobhan, Sally, Anna, Lily
and Fiona
Cross-Country Victory
St. John's has won the city cross-country meet once again.
Congratulations to the team and the coaches.
St. John Scoop - St. John Catholic School CSAC Newsletter
St. John Catholic School Advisory Council - 2009 - 2010 Annual Budget
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2011-2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
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