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St. Marcellus Catholic School
(elementary--Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8)

15 Denfield Street, Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 3H2

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Total enrolment 381
Principal Blanka Matulic
Tel: 416-393-5311 Fax: 416-393-5060
Superintendent Loretta Notten
Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 
Parish Transfiguration of Our Lord
45 Ludstone Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 2J2
416-247-0513
Local Trustee Joseph Martino
Tel: 416-512-3401; Fax: 416-512-3401
e-mail: joseph.martino@tcdsb.org
CSAC Chair Sue Vaz
Voice Mailbox #88311
csac.stmarcellus@tcdsb.org
Child Care 416-248-1803
Transportation For information, please call 416-229-5313

History & Tradition

St. Marcellus School is named after Pope Marcellus (250-300 A.D.). He built an oratory as a place of prayer for the early Christians who were being persecuted by Emperor Maxentius. After Emperor Constantine defeated Maxentius, Christians were allowed to practice their faith openly.

St. Marcellus Catholic School opened on the present site in October of 1965 with a student population of 90 students. Teaching staff consisted of four and one-half teachers under the direction of Miss Ruth McDonald, our founding principal. The school comprised four classes, grades one to seven and a half day kindergarten class.

Surrounded by fields, forests and working pony farm, St. Marcellus was ideally situated in a beautiful country-like setting. Soon this serene landscape was to change with the construction of Denfield Street, Westway High School and Richview Seniors Residence.

During the 1970's and 1980's, the student population increased dramatically. This necessitated construction of additional classrooms and expansion of teaching areas. In 1975, the library was expanded, Junior and Senior Kindergarten classrooms were created as was a new intermediate area.

As St. Marcellus Catholic School celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1990, discussions were underway to further broaden the scope of services the school could provide. In addition to providing academic instruction, St. Marcellus Catholic School was to become a community school providing a variety of recreational programs for all the community to enjoy.

In 1991 St. Marcellus became the first Community School jointly operated by the TCDSB and Etobicoke Parks and Recreation Department. A double gym, dance studio (stage) and equipment are shared. An after school daycare is also provided. St. Marcellus School enjoys an excellent home, school and Church partnership. The priests of Transfiguration work with the school staff and students to foster a caring Christian community rooted in gospel values. The Catholic School Advisory Council has historically been very active, fundraising, with safety issues, communicating and providing much needed input in decision making.

For our almost 400 students, we have an excellent staff comprising 21 classroom/French/Music teachers, 3 Specialists, .5 Library Technicians, 4 Educational Assistants and a Child and Youth worker. Our secretary, Ms. Montanari, head caretaker, Mr. Bujold and his assistants, are also an integral part of our Community. St. Marcellus’ motto is “Striving for Excellence.”
 

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 Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010


Safe School Plan -- 2009-2010


EQAO Assessment Results

EQAO:

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2008-2009

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2007-2008

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2006-2007

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2005-2006

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2004-2005

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