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

60 Maniza Road, North York, Ontario M3K 1R6

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History & Tradition

St. Norbert Catholic School is located in a thriving, established North York community bordered by the DeHavilland Air Force Base and near Yorkdale Shopping Center. Bus transportation is provided for many students living in the area south of Wilson Avenue and North of Hwy. #401.

St. Norbert School first opened its doors in welcome to 126 students on Tuesday, September 7, 1965. However, as the school was not totally completed, the students traveled by bus every day to St. Robert's School on Bainbridge Avenue. Both St. Norbert and St. Robert Schools were part of the St. Charles Borromeo Parish. At the beginning of November, 128 students, principal, secretary and four teachers (grade 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8) moved into St. Norbert School. The school was officially opened and solemnly blessed on March 16, 1966. As well, there was a blessing of the statue of St. Norbert, which had been obtained from the Norbertine Monastery at De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S.A. This statue still stands in our front hall. In 1968, St. Norbert Church opened and celebrated its first Mass. In 1969, St. Norbert won the school. of the year award. At one time in the 1970's, St. Norbert School had well over 400 students. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1990 which served to highlight the many accomplishments of the students of St. Norbert.

Our graduates often return and express appreciation and pride in having attending St. Norbert's. There are a number of our present children whose parents are former graduates themselves.

Our school is dedicated to St. Norbert who was born at Xanten in the Rhineland in 1080. The early part of St. Norbert's life was devoted to the world and its pleasures. An accident became the occasion of a wonderful change of heart. He then became a sincere penitent. He received the priesthood at Cologne, then traveled from place to place preaching penance, finally settling at Premontre where he established the order of Premontstratensians. In 1125 St. Norbert became the Archbishop of Magdenburg and his zeal effected a great reformation. He died on June 6, 1134. We honour St. Norbert at a celebration on his feast day, June 6.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

The parents of the students who attend St. Norbert Catholic School have chosen to send their children to a Catholic school in the expectation that they will be educated to their fullest potential in accordance with Catholic beliefs and traditions. In addition, there are expectations of a safe and welcoming environment that fosters growth in all areas of development: spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual.

To ensure the “safe arrival” of our students, parents are encouraged to contact the school if their child will be absent or late arriving. The school secretary endeavours to contact parents if students have not arrived at school in an effort to guarantee their safety. The importance of keeping home and business phone numbers current cannot be overemphasized.

As a school community, we pray communally each day and reflect on our shared beliefs. Through the religious education and family life programs, attitudes of courtesy, respect, justice and fair play are developed. In terms of a code of behaviour, students are expected to:

• Arrive at school on time each day prepared for the day's instruction
• Conduct themselves appropriately at all times in the classroom, playground, school bus and excursions
• Speak with kindness and courtesy to everyone at all times
• Respect the right and property of individuals and the school
• Be a positive role model for peers at all times
• Demonstrate tolerance for the beliefs, customs and traditions of others
• Diligently complete their assigned tasks to the best of their ability
• Reflect positively on the reputation of their families and their school community

Many students identified as exceptional receive small group instruction in the Special Education Resource rooms on both withdrawal and registered basis. Our School-Based Support Team assists teachers in modifying the program for students who are experiencing difficulty or who require enrichment. The core French program is taught from grades 1 to 8. Students receive 100 minutes of instruction per week in grades 1 to 6 and 200 minutes in grades 7 and 8. Our international language program is offered to all students. Italian is taught for 150 minutes a week per class except for kindergarten which receives 75 minutes per week.

The vocal and instrumental music programs foster an appreciation for music and the arts. The skills which students acquire in the instructional classes are applied in performance areas such as choir performances, band concerts and liturgical celebrations.

We provide our students with opportunities for positive and meaningful participation in the life of the school. Student Leaders, in the Intermediate Division, offer positive role models for the younger students, encourage school spirit and represent the student voice at the Catholic School Advisory Council meetings. Student involvement in both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is strongly supported by staff and parents. Children learn new skills and games as well as encouraging their innate talents. Our organized school sports teams help bring an added dimension to the lives of our children while teaching them critical life skills such as team work and good sportsmanship.

School News

June 26
PA Day

Anti-racism posters are winners
Congratulations to Esther Noel from St. Norbert for winning second place in a poster contest hosted by Toronto Police Services' 32 Division Community Police Liaison Committee. Her winning poster, "More Cultural are Better than One--So Stop the Racism", showed girls from different countries.

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

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