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

49 Felstead Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4J 1G3

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School Motto

Amor Christi not impellit (The Love of Christ Impels Us)

School Colours

Green
Silver
Gold

School Team

The Patriots

School Emblem

The Shamrock

St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School tradition in Toronto dates back to 1852 with the founding of our elementary school, and 1986 with the opening of our secondary school on D'Arcy Street, and 1989 with our move to Toronto east. here, on the site formerly occupied by Lakeview Public Secondary, the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board) undertook a major commitment to redesign, renovate and construct a large, modern, fully composite and co-educational Catholic secondary school. Phase 3 of that construction, which includes the creation of new up-to-date facilities for construction and communication technology, theatre and visual arts, and physical education, was recently completed.

Our lovely school chapel was dedicated in 1994 to St. Patrick of Ireland (385-461), patron saint of Irish refugees to Canada in the 1840's, and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700), Canada's first woman saint, pioneer educator and foundress of the Congregation de Notre Dame. Together they embody our finest values and traditions: religious, educational, pastoral, humanitarian and historic.

Our population, our modern facilities and program diversity, and wide range of activities from arts to technology, from academics to athletics, allow us to reflect and serve the entire community and fully prepare all students for post-secondary education and careers.  

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

The guiding principles of our code of behaviour:

• To adhere to TCDSB policies regarding violence prevention, alcohol and drugs, and safety at athletic events
• To provide a Catholic education which fosters moral character, honesty, self-discipline, perseverance, faith, hope and love
• To promote the teachings of the Roman Catholic church
• To promote, facilitate and compel students to achieve academic success
• To recognize the right and responsibility of all staff to enforce school rules
• To provide no tolerance for violence, intimidation, harassment, discrimination, degradation, destructive behaviour or defiance
• To compel students to accept responsibility for their own actions
• To compel all students and staff to take responsibility for the peace order sand safety of the community
• To recognize the right and responsibility of parents as the primary educators of their children
• To proceed in all matters with fairness and reason
• To adhere to the school uniform policy with pride

Curriculum initiatives and enrichment:

• Transition committee established to develop grade 9 programs
• Broad-based technology that integrates arts and technology in the areas of visual and dramatic arts, vocal and instrumental music, design and construction technology, theatre and communication technology.
• The infusion of computer technology into science, religion, guidance and social science
• Gifted program including advanced university placement courses
• College credit course offered to grade 12 students
• Intermural and intercollegiate “school-reach” competitions
• Math league and competitive chess teams
• Cooperative education, peer tutoring
• Special programs for: gifted, learning disabled, special needs, English as a second language.
• Special initiatives and workshops for Afro-Caribbean community
• On site: three guidance counselors and career centre, youth care worker; school nurse 2 days a week, social worker one day a week.

Co-curricular activity:

• Art department international trips; major annual musical productions; Christmas and spring concerts.

Clubs

• Art
• Band
• Chess
• Choir
• Computer
• Crafts
• Dance
• Improvisational theatre
• Liturgy
• Newspaper
• Student government
• Tech-crew
• Walk-a-thon
• Yearbook

Sports

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross-country
• Hockey
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and field
• Volleyball

School News

St. Patrick Exhibit Remembers Their Own
A unique Remembrance Day Exhibit at St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School reminded the community of the close connections so many have with veterans.  Put together by teacher Mark Sherlock with the  assistance of Tom Beauvais and Rob Carino from the school’s History Department, the exhibit includes a wide variety of authentic medals, uniforms, posters, letters, photographs, government broadsides as well military hardware. 

The theme of the exhibit is one of remembrance and sacrifice. Of particular interest to the school community was the number of family members, both of  students and staff, who were called upon to make a personal sacrifice for their country. Some of those individuals recognized in the exhibit are: 

Albert Beauvais: Albert was a very patriotic 10th generation Canadian who didn't hesitate to enlist when war broke out. He had served in the militia with the Royal Dragoons before the war and transferred to the Canadian Field Artillery to serve overseas. He was in every major battle with the CEF including Vimy Ridge, Passendaele, Mount Sorrel and Ypres. After the war, Albert went on to become the first Roman Catholic Fire Chief in the history of Toronto. His grandson, Thomas Beauvais is currently on staff at St. Patrick. 

Donald Cameron: Donald was 18 in the summer of 1940, and was accepted for training as a Spitfire pilot at Biggin Hill, one of the largest RAF airfields located just southwest of London.  When his commanding officers found out that he was an only child and that he was looking after his infirm mother they re-assigned him to a less risky job. He was posted to the London 101st Anti-Aircraft Battery where he served as an aerial gunner. He was stationed in Hyde Park throughout the Blitz. Donald's son, Liam is a teacher in the school’s Special Education Department.

Fr. Stuart: Fr. Stuart was in the Burma missions with the Columban missionaries when war broke out. He was caught behind enemy lines when the Japanese mached through Burma. Instead of fleeing, he remained to tend to the pastoral needs of his congregation, among whom were many guerrilla fighters in the highlands. He was instrumental in saving the lives of many allied airmen who were shot down over Burma and had both harrowing and amusting encounters with the Japanese. These have been documented in the books “Burma Mission” and “Leathernecks of God” He immediately became a special aid and intelligence source to the American guerilla force, Merrill’s Marauders, about which a movie has been made.  Fr. Stuart's niece, Noelle Stuart, is a teacher in the Technical Department at the school.

The display can be found in the main foyer of the school at 49 Felstead Ave. and is open to the public during school hours until November 30^th.  For more information, contact Mark Sherlock at the school at 416-393-5546.--More

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT):

The OSSLT shows the extent to which Ontario students are meeting the minimum literacy standard expected by the end of Grade 9. The test assesses the reading and writing skills as they apply to all subjects as out-lined in the Ontario Curriculum. Students must pass the OSSLT as one of the 32 requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.