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| Total enrolment | 259 |
| Principal | Krystyna Schneider Tel: 416-393-5227 Fax: 416-393-5873 |
| Superintendent |
Dr. Jim Saraco Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish | St. Vincent de Paul 265 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6R 2L9 416-535-7646 www.oratory-toronto.org |
| Local Trustee | Barbara
Poplawski Tel: 416-512-3410; Fax: 416-512-3410 e-mail: barbara.poplawski@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Mandy Gyulay Voice Mailbox #88227 |
| Child Care, After-School Programme | 416-532-0428 |
| Nursery School | 416-516-2397 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| Extended French | Grades 5-8 |
History & Tradition
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School had a modest beginning in 1914, in a store-front on Roncesvalles Avenue, with an enrollment of 35 students.
In 1918, the Sisters of Loretto came to St. Vincent de Paul Parish. A new building, with the date "1917" chiseled into the gable, opened its doors to students on April 18, 1918 on Westminster Avenue. In the early 1920's, the "new school" opened on Fermanagh Avenue.
Over the decades, these two sites have known many changes of buildings; however, school personnel have remained steadfast in their dedication to providing education for the students in a solid, Catholic tradition.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Catholic Environment
Throughout the years, St. Vincent de Paul Church has developed a close bond with staff and students within the community and the parish priests make regular visits to all the classes.
Catholic beliefs, doctrines and values form a strong foundation for students to build upon. Through religious instruction and family life programs, the faith development of the students becomes an integral part of their lives. Students' spiritual growth is further encouraged through liturgical celebrations, food drives, fundraising for various charities, including ShareLife, and performing community service. The teaching of conflict resolution in a reconciliatory manner is a part of the curriculum at all levels.
Safe and welcoming environment
- To ensure the safety of all our students, parents / guardians are requested to call the school when their child will be absent or late.
- Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during school hours without permission properly dated and signed each time by a parent or guardian.
- The school has developed, through consultation with parents and teachers, a code of behaviour. It is included in the Student Agenda and is also available through the school office.
St. Vincent de Paul is a Learning Through the Arts School.
Learning through the Arts is an integrated arts program created and implemented by the Royal conservatory of Music. LTTA is a rigorous, structured program that impacts the classroom on a daily basis. The program combines skill development workshops and curriculum development with frequent in-class practice supported by a team of experienced LTTA artist and senior education specialist. This is an exciting opportunity for students to use the multiple intelligence approach to learning.
Curriculum initiatives
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 that are consistent with the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 - 8. Opportunities for enrichment as well as individual differentiation are provided for students at all levels as part of classroom programming. The school offers an integrated special education model and two early intervention programs : fifth block for primary students and junior literacy for students in grades four and five. This allows students to work at their own level within the framework of curriculum requirements and in co-curricular activities. Middle French Immersion (Grades 5 through 8) and Instrumental Music programs feature prominently in the school's course profile. Computers (both networked and stand alone) are used in lab and individual settings to enhance curriculum and to assist in developing computer literacy.
Co-curricular activities
An important part of the curriculum is offered through field trips to outdoor education centres, provincial destinations and day trips within the city and community. Special events also play an important part in the students' lives. Participation in concerts, festivals, musicals and drama presentations help develop students' self-concept and confidence. Optional activities such as W5H, Mathematics contests, spoken and visual arts, chess and athletic activities are available to students who so desire. Parent sponsored after school programs include art, soccer and drama.
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)
Intermediate W5H Tournaments
The Toronto Catholic District School Board hosted its annual
Intermediate W5H Tournament on May 3rd at the Catholic Education
Centre. Intermediate students from elementary schools across the TCDSB
competed in the annual general knowledge quiz. The tournament gets its name
from the 5 Ws of Who, What, When, Where and Why, as well as the H, which
stands for How. St. Gabriel and St. Vincent de Paul were joint City third,
St. Maria Goretti finished as City finalists and Father Serra Catholic
School were awarded as the 2010 champions.
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
EQAO Assessment Results
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