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| Total enrolment | 366 |
| Principal | Vince Moretti Tel: 416-393-5392 Fax: 416-397-6026 |
| Superintendent | Loretta
Notten Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish | St. Andrew Catholic Church 2547 Kipling Avenue Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 3A8 416-749-4391 www.consolata.ca/standrew/en/ |
| Local Trustee | Joseph Martino Tel: 416-512-3401; Fax: 416-512-3401 e-mail: joseph.martino@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair |
Vera
Aceto |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Nutrition Program | Yes |
History & Tradition
St. John Vianney Catholic School opened with 175 students to relieve overcrowding at
St. Stephen Catholic School in September 1979 in a porta-pack on Thistledown
Boulevard. Most classes were combined classes with no special education or
English as a Second Language classes. As there was no gymnasium, students were bussed once
a week to St. Benedict's for gym during winter. The kindergarten and library were regular
sized classrooms.
In September 1984, St. John Vianney moved to the present location which is leased from the Toronto District School Board. The school now has Special Education, English as a Second Language classes, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and International Language classes (Italian) which are part of the daily curriculum.
St. John Vianney was born in France in 1786. His goal was to be a priest in order to serve God. He died at the age of 73 having spent his life as a devoted priest who touched the lives of many individuals. His feast day is celebrated August 8th. Staff and students try to model St. John's example by helping others within the community through annual activities such as food drives and charitable associations. Students help teachers to run and organize play days, act as lunch monitors, school leaders and school patrollers. Parents and staff work cooperatively to maintain a Catholic learning environment.
How We Meet the Diversified Needs of Our Students
Caring, cooperative staff attempt daily to model Christian living through their
example.
Each school day begins in community prayer. Celebrations, masses and paraliturgies have representation from all levels. Needy children are provided for by the educational aid fund from the Parent Council (CSAC). Student helpers assist with a variety of activities throughout the school such as monitoring younger students at lunch, assisting as "bus buddies" and serving on Student Council.
Parent volunteers assist the school for various functions (lunches, fund raisers, CSAC members, etc.). The school now has a snack program whereby students are given nutritious healthy snacks before morning recess.
To foster a safe and welcoming environment a comprehensive and well defined discipline code has been developed and implemented in the school. Rules, expectations and procedures are clearly outlined to parents and students.
To alleviate concerns over pupil's safe and expected arrival at school, parents are asked to inform the school regarding student absences. Failure to do so results in the school contacting parent immediately as to a child's whereabouts.
In order to promote computer literacy, every classroom is equipped with at least one computer. All the students have access to a word processing program. The school has a computer lab for student use.
Co-curricular programs
In order to provide a well-rounded focus for the students, there are numerous co-curricular activities happening throughout the year.
Family reading programs for primary children, and reading buddy programs involving older and younger students, promotes reading. School patrollers and student leaders all offer leadership training of students.
Other activities include preparing students for junior and intermediate W5H, primary choir, intermediate instrumental music, primary and intermediate soccer, junior and intermediate volleyball, basketball, softball, cross-country, track and field and drama club.
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)
St. John Vianney is the recipient of the George Ermellini
Literacy Award--Details
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
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