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

21 Kenmark Boulevard, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 3N8

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History & Tradition

St. Maria Goretti has served the Catholic Community in the Eglinton and Kennedy area for over 50 years. Our strong Catholic faith and traditions are firmly established within this Scarborough community.  Four years ago, the original elementary school was demolished and the doors of the new school were opened in 1999.  The new building boasts beautiful bright hallways, three floors of large classrooms, a large double gym with a stage and a unique meeting place called the Ark. 

The school was named after the patron saint of children, Maria Goretti, who at the age of 12, met a terrible death in 1890.  Her life reminds the community of the importance of spiritual growth and of the precious value of childhood. 

In every way possible we nurture our students through a spiritual, loving and caring Catholic partnership formed by the Church, the school and the family.  Our school  is an extension of the Catholic family for each child and we work very hard to create a trusting environment, which is rooted in Christian values and academic excellence.

We serve more than 1,000 culturally diverse children, well over half of whom speak a language other than English at home.   

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Our Catholic school contributes to the formation of our children in their faith life. In partnership with the home and parish, our students grown in knowledge of prayer, scripture and Catholic teaching. The following initiatives and activities represent some of the ways we intend to serve our local Catholic school community.

• Partnership with parents and our Catholic School Advisory Council
• Liturgical celebrations
• Faith in action (charitable activities)
• Mathematics competitions
• Early intervention programs including 5th Block
• Math homework program for junior kindergarten and math kit program for senior kindergarten and grade 1
• Book fairs
• Reading buddies program
• Curriculum related trips and enrichment activities
• Sacramental celebrations
• School performances
• Music festival
• Athletics
• Chess
• Vocal/instrumental music programs
• French As a Second Language, grades 1-8
• Destination ImagiNation
• Curriculum night
• Extended French program, grades 5-8

Highlights of the School Action Plan 2002-2003

Each school develops a local action plan in consultation with the local Catholic School Advisory Council. A Toronto Catholic District School Board plan provides the foundation for the local action plan. The school pan is revised as new data is available and analyzed.

• To enhance the effectiveness of assessment, in order to improve instruction, student achievement, and to validate student learning.
• To raise the overall level of junior/intermediate students' literacy skills by enhancing reading and writing proficiency.
• To raise the overall level of kindergarten to grade 3 literacy skills to promote reading proficiency.
• To provide in-service opportunities to staff through the Professional Learning Centre at St. Maria Goretti.

School News

School Calendar 2012

Professional Activity Days 2012

• January 27, 201
• February 17, 2012
• June 1, 2012
• June 29, 2012

PA and Exam Day Calendar 2011-2012

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Produced Video
The St. Maria Goretti Catholic School community created a video entitled 'Dare you to Move' inspired by Faith Day at their school and what it means to them to bear witness on their Catholic faith.

Click here to enjoy the video, 'Dare you to Move'

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Students participate in Cricket Day on May 26, 2011 to celebrate Asian Heritage Month

                                                                                                              photo's courtesy TDSB

Awards Night 2011
Matthew Stieger of St. Maria Goretti was awarded the Sister Mary Hamilton Award for Exceptional Students at the annual TCDSB Awards Night on May 4th. Matthew was recognized for his extracurricular activities; for taking pride in his contribution to the school; for leadership as a CSAC Young Leader, Kindergarten Helper and Reading Buddy; for his academic successes.

  
Sister Mary Hamilton Award, Elementary - Matthew Stiger, St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2011-2012

School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011

School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010

Safe School Plan -- 2010-2011

EQAO Assessment Results

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