St. Martin de Porres Catholic School (elementary)

230 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1E 3E1

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History & Tradition

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School was built in 1962. At that time, the school was surrounded by farm land, residential homes and apartments. The school population was made up of students from a vast geographic area. Students came from Highland Creek region to as far east as the Pickering border. By the late 1960s, the population of St. Martin de Porres began to change. With the expansion of Lawrence Avenue, the number of apartment buildings also grew. To accommodate a growing community, an addition to the school was built in 1968. In that same year, St. Martin de Porres began offering bussing to its students.

Our school is named after St. Martin de Porres, who was known for his work with the poor and needy. In following in the footsteps of St. Martin de Porres, the school has always conducted a fall food drive. Our annual Christmas raffle has always generated funds which have been used to support needy families within the community. In 1987, our school celebrated its 25th anniversary. We look forward to celebrating our golden anniversary in the year 2012.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

What does our school offer students?

Catholic foundation

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School provides a learning environment where models of Gospel values and Christian doctrines, teachings and beliefs are an integral part of the daily life of the school. Religious instruction provided by teachers and clergy, family life programs and values in education provide students with a firm foundation in their faith development. The following are living the faith activities planned throughout the year: organizing liturgical celebrations, participating in food drives, ShareLife campaigns.

St. Martin de Porres School is developing programs from junior kindergarten to grade 8 which are consistent with Ministry of Education documents. This is an ongoing objective for all staff over the next two years.

Special education services

St. Martin de Porres school-based support team meets each month to discuss the program needs of our students. The regular classroom teachers and the special education teachers work together to develop individualized programs to meet the needs of students. Instruction can take place in the regular class or in both regular and special education classes.

Computer literacy

Using the computer mini-lab and the computers in individual classrooms, students are provided with the opportunity to become computer literate and to integrate the computer with their daily work. A computer club is open to all students in grade 7 and 8 once a week. Through step by step instructions, students learn numerous software programs including Word Perfect 5.1, Word Perfect 6.0, Microsoft Publisher and Corel Draw.

Co-curricular program

A significant portion of our program is offered outside the school. Day excursions within the immediate and extended community support, reinforce and complement the classroom learning experience. Overnight trips to Quebec and to various outdoor facilities have been part of our transitional program for grades 7 and 8.

St. Martin de Porres School endeavours to showcase and promote the arts through concerts offered at Christmas or in the spring, and liturgical or drama presentations.

St. Martin de Porres School is very proud and fortunate to have a dedicated and committed staff who offer numerous individual and team activities outside of the regular school day. These include entry into athletic tournaments such as softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country and track and field.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in academic tournaments of festivals such as W5H and chess. The Earth Angels Club meets regularly to promote environmental awareness within our school community.

Safe arrival

Our safe arrival program assists us in making sure all our students are accounted for. Please call the school in advance to inform us of your child's absence. Students must have a signed note by a parent or guardian to leave the school during the school hours.

School behaviour code

A code of conduct and behaviour for our school has been developed by a committee of staff, students and parents.

Resource centre for parents

Parents and caregivers are invited to the Resource Centre for Parents at St. Martin de Porres, on Wednesday mornings between 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The centre is a safe and informal environment where parents and caregivers can meet, relax and discuss issues around parenting, hear guest speakers on a wide range of topics, and view helpful videos. Pre-schoolers are welcome to accompany their parents/caregivers to the centre for these sessions.

School News

June 26
PA Day

French Public Speaking
Congratulations to Katie Policicchio for placing 1st in the grade 7-8 semi-finals of the French Public Speaking Contest for the east region in the Extended French category.

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

EQAO Assessment Results

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