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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 | Diane Andrade & Rachel Castro 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 2012
| Family Day | February 20, 2012 |
| Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) | March 12-16, 2012 |
| Good Friday | April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday | April 9, 2012 |
| Victoria Day | May 21, 2012 |
| Last Day of Classes, Elementary | June 28,2012 |
Professional Activity Days 2012
- January 27, 201
- February 17, 2012
- June 1, 2012
- June 29, 2012
2011 Elementary
Soccer Results
Congratulations to St. Brendan
Catholic School''s girls' soccer
team for winning the city
championships and to St. Wilfrid
Catholic School's boys' soccer
team for their success at the
same event.
Silver medallists were St Clement for girls, and St. Benedict for boys.
Bronze medallists were St. Alphonsus and Blessed Sacrament for girls, and St. John the Evangelist and St. Sebastian for boys.
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 -- 2011-2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
School Year | EQAO Assessment Results |
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