St. Simon Catholic School (elementary)

20 Wallasey Avenue, North York, Ontario M9M 1E2

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History & Tradition

St. Simon Catholic School is committed to Catholic education as outlined in the Mission Statement of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Our students come to us with a variety of strengths and needs, with our Catholic faith as our common bond. Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, the sacraments, and our faith and values system form the foundation of our school. We strive to build a welcoming school community by fostering the bonds of home, school and parish. St. Simon is part of the St. Jude parish.

Our school was named for St. Simon the Apostle, who was one of the 12 apostles chosen by Jesus, our Saviour. According to Scripture, Simon the Apostle preached in various parts of the near east. He was put to death because of his commitment to Christianity. In art form, Simon is often shown with a book, referring to his devotion for the law. The feast day is associated with St. Jude, celebrated on October 28.

In 1975, St. Simon School consisted of six portables in St. Jude Catholic School's schoolyard. In the spring of 1976 the students occupied a relocatable school at our present site. In 1978 the present site was acquired and a building of unique architectural design with multi-levels was erected.

In October 2003, we celebrated our 25^th Anniversary. Many former students, staff and parents attended and shared memories of their time at St. Simon. This was a tribute to the strong community ties that St. Simon has enjoyed and developed during its proud history.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Our school policy encompasses routines and procedures which ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The code of behaviour emphasizes mutual respect, conflict resolution and self-discipline. The safe arrival program encourages constant home to school communication when a student is absent or late.

Our instructional programs are continually being adapted to meet the individual needs of our students. Students who experience difficulty with regular classroom work are discussed in our school-based support meetings, and instruction is modified as needed. If necessary, we can call upon the support of the joint team, which includes TCDSB staff such as a social worker, psychometrician, assessment and programming teacher, and other specialized personnel. Parents are always invited to participate in the review process, and are informed of modifications and progress.

St. Simon is blessed with a very strong and active Catholic School Advisory Council. Meetings are held monthly and everyone is invited to attend. Providing excellent learning experiences for our students is our prime motivator. Our motto is:

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

Beginning in September 2004, St. Simon has been selected as the location for the Health and Physical Education Professional Learning Centre for North York. We will be offering in-service opportunities for teachers in the area of Healthy Active Living. A Health Action team has been established in partnership with Toronto Public Health. This team includes teachers, parents, our public Health nurse and students. We are looking forward to this exciting initiative.

School News

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PA Day

School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008

EQAO Assessment Results

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