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

717 Brock Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6H 3P1

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Total enrolment 362
Principal Vincent Tanzini
Tel: 416-393-5354 Fax: 416-393-5836
Superintendent Dr. Jim Saraco
Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 
Parish St. Sebastian Church
10 Pauline Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6H 3M8
416-536-2302
Local Trustee Barbara Poplawski
Tel: 416-512-3410; Fax: 416-512-3410
e-mail: barbara.poplawski@tcdsb.org
CSAC Chair Rita Borges
Voice Mailbox #88354

csac.stsebastian@tcdsb.org

Transportation For information, please call 416-229-5313
International Languages Portuguese--Extended Day
Nutrition Program Yes


History & Tradition

The school is named in honour of St. Sebastian, martyr-patron of athletes, soldiers, police and physicians. Sebastian was martyred for his belief in Jesus during the reign of Emperor Diocletion (Circa 288).

St. Sebastian Catholic School endeavours to create a Catholic learning community in which students will be able to develop their spiritual, intellectual, physical and social potential.

Everyone is to respect the person and rights of all members of the school and community without discrimination because of race, colour, ethnic origin or creed.

A recent school review report indicates that in excess of 90% of the parents and teachers surveyed found that:

  • The children are encouraged to make good judgments and value-oriented decisions
  • All members of the school community visibly and positively support the promotion of a Catholic faith community
  • Students and staff have a good working relationship with each other

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Daily prayers, liturgies, masses, mission projects, Advent, Christmas, Lenten and Easter activities are some of the public manifestations of our Catholicity.

The visible externals such as religious murals, papal flag, crucifixes, icons and prayer centres indicate to students, parents, staff and visitors our Catholicity.

Ongoing activities involving building bridges, peace education and peer mediation enhance the Catholic dimension.

Safe arrival procedures are in place and a code of behaviour for all students has been approved by parents and staff.

New and innovative programs related to technology are envisioned. Staff has been in-serviced in a new school wide mathematics program. Computer activity is being increased as additional funds are expended, and staff take both formal and informal upgrading programs.

Staff have developed social studies and science school plans for all grades and grade combinations from level 3 to level 8.

Program outcomes are designed to meet the learning needs of the students collectively and individually. Techniques such as employing peer tutoring, cooperative learning, small group instruction, cross divisional tutoring and team teaching allow for beneficial program modifications.

The specialized talents and resources of the teacher librarian, English as a second language and special education staff are employed to assist all staff, students and parents.

Activities such as video club, chess club, instrumental music, computer club and drama club, provide opportunities for enrichment and learning in areas of personal interest.

Many of the diversified needs of our students are met by agents and agencies representing Catholic Children's Aid Society, Toronto Board of Health, Earlscourt, Toronto Art Therapy Institute and Student Services Personnel.

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)

Students win essay contest
Congratulations to Chantelle Henriques and Wilson Carreiro for their achievements in the essay contest, sponsored by the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Businesses and Professionals.--Details

Newsletters

 

 

 

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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