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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
PA Days 2009-2010
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March 5
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June 30
Photo published in the Toronto Star on October 6 including St.
Vincent de Paul students and their Teacher, Ms. Temor.
Our school choir is
performing on Friday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m. at Nathan Phillips Square
as part of the City's 175th anniversary celebrations. Here is the web
address and you will see the blurb about the school
www.toronto.ca/175. Look under the section
called Activities on Nathan Phillips Square.
St. Vincent de Paul & St
Anthony Catholic School Choir
Director: Margaret Janus
Nathan Phillips Square – 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
This school choir features students from grades 5-8 and 5 Orff players
(a range of percussion instruments such as the metallophone and the
xylophone). There will be student participants from St. Anthony's School
as well.
St. Vincent de
Paul was the Garfield Weston Award Winner in 2008. They are a finalist
again this year. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School has been chosen for
recognition at the 2009 Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in
Education. St. Vincent de Paul is recognized as a school of distinction
in the "Improvement in Academics" category.
Back Row L-R: Dr. J.Saraco, Supt.,B.Poplawski, Trustee, K.Schneider,
Principal, J.DiPaolo, gr.5&6 teacher, M.Bucar, gr. 6&8 teacher, Fr. Dan
Utrecht
Front row sitting L-R: M.Gyulay, CSAC Chair, K.Rajca, gr.3 teacher,
L.Figiel,E.A., D.Miziolek, school secretary.
On the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 2009, Fr. Dan, Ms. Gyulay, Ms. Miziolek, Ms. Figiel, Mr. Di Paolo, Ms. Rajca, Ms. Bucar and I attended the Garfield Weston Awards dinner at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Out of 2,786 elementary schools in Ontario, St. Vincent de Paul School has been recognized as the second runner up school for Most Improved in Academics during the last 5 years. The award is based on an analysis of EQAO results done by the Frasier Institute. We were so excited when the announcers called out our school as the runner up. We received a framed certificate and a cheque for $1,000.00 dollars. It is a great honour to get this recognition for the second year in a row. I wish to thank the parents, students and staff for all their hard work in making St. Vincent de Paul such a great success story. It seems that a day doesn’t go by without announcing a student success over the P.A. It is a great time to celebrate and rejoice in our accomplishments!
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
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