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| Total enrolment | 409 |
| Principal | Lenore Wesierski Tel: 416-393-5276 Fax: 416-397-6075 |
| Superintendent | Paul Crawford Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2732 |
| Parish | Transfiguration of Our Lord Church 45 Ludstone Drive Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 2J2 416-247-0513 |
| Local Trustee |
Joseph Martino Tel: 416-512-3401; Fax: 416-512-3401 e-mail: joseph.martino@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Roshan Navaratnam Voice Mailbox #88276 |
| Transportation | For information, please call 416-229-5313 |
| After-School Programme | 906-890-7511, ext. 189 |
History & Tradition
A teaching staff of nine, including the principal, welcomed our school's first 322 students in 1960. By 1964, with the addition of seven classrooms and a gymnasium, the school building doubled in size and by 1970 enrollment had reached an all-time high of 742 students. A showcase library was completed in 1974. This school is one of three elementary schools and one secondary school within parish boundaries. It serves those families living in an area of central Etobicoke immediately south of Hwy. #401 and east of Hwy. # 427.
Visitors will notice a large mural upon entering the school. It was the work of students and the artist Stuart Thompson and was completed in 1977. It depicts the figures of Peter, James and John and various symbols of church and community. The large figures are those of Moses and Elijah talking to Jesus, whose face changed and clothes shone brightly (Luke 9).
From 1984 to 1986, the school became the temporary site of the new Catholic high school, Don Bosco. Transfiguration Catholic School students attended classes at a nearby vacant public school. Since that time, enrollments have not grown and the small local student body is supplemented by children from other schools who come here for special programs. Hopefully, they will feel as Peter did in the account of the Transfiguration: "Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here" (Matthew 17).
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
As stated in our Board's Mission statement, we believe that our students are entitled to have access to an excellent education in which Catholic faith and Christian values are an integral part of the curriculum and the life of the school. The staff at this school recognizes that the varied needs of its students must be accommodated.
It is by no means an easy task for teachers to meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of each student. Depending on the personal circumstances of a child, the teacher may find it necessary to place more emphasis on one or two needs over others. Teachers recognize that the learning strengths of students also vary widely and for that reason a teaching style may favour the visual, auditory or kinesthetic strengths of the child. At times, it is desirable to group children with similar needs or strengths. Teachers most often employ such strategies as small or large group instruction, but will also promote partnering or buddy systems because learning also takes place from child to child. Many times, children learn from each other and their experiences play an important part in their understanding of the concepts being taught and their ability to share their understandings with others. Educational assistants or volunteers may be very helpful to teachers--especially when reinforcement of a particular skill or concept is required.
Through assessment, the teacher is able to determine whether attempts at program modification have been successful. The students themselves are encouraged to evaluate their own progress and in some cases a teacher may determine that peer evaluation is appropriate. There are support systems in place for parents and teachers who have concerns about a child's progress. If it is determined that a child's poor work habits or attitude have affected performance negatively, it is crucial that parents and teacher work together to monitor assignments and to encourage the child. Research has shown that when teachers and parents have high but realistic expectations, the child responds. Teachers are encouraged to discuss their concerns both informally and formally with parents and with the school's school-based support team (SBST). This team of special education teachers meet regularly with teachers who have concerns. If it is found that program modification and the involvement of parents has been unsuccessful, the team may recommend that parents be invited to attend a meeting with other Board support staff form the Board's psychology, special education or social work departments. Sometimes, when program modifications prove to be unsuccessful, further assessment will be recommended and parents may choose to avail themselves of this service.
In some cases, it may be found that a child does no meet with success in spite of the best efforts of teachers and parents. Special education programs may be available to these children for part of the day if it is determined that they require the type of program modification which can not be provided in the regular classroom. At this school, the following special programs are offered: remedial, learning disability, language impaired, multiple handicap, and gifted. Students in these programs receive specialized programming while maintaining access to their peers and the regular programs as well. It is the Board's special education philosophy that an exceptional child is placed in an age-appropriate grouping which is the most practical and beneficial environment for both the special student and his or her peers.
School News
June 26
PA Day
Transfiguration Destination Imagination Global
Finalists
You may have heard of spelling bees, quiz
bowls, robotics competitions and science fairs. But have you heard of
DI? DI, or Destination ImagiNation, is a unique competition where teams
of students unite their knowledge and talents to problem-solve a
solution to an open-ended challenge.
At the Ontario Provincial DI competition on March 29th, 2008 five teams from Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic School succeeded in advancing to the global final in Tennessee. These 31 students have been invited to represent the TCDSB and the province at Tennessee University from May 20th-25th, 2008.
The school has qualified in four of the five challenges: structural engineering, improvisation, myth busting theatre, and a mechanical vehicle obstacle design. The teams worked tenaciously at developing their solution for the last six months and at the competition they demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
A great deal of time, dedication, practice and financial cost is involved in preparing and participating at this level. The community has set a goal of $30,000 to make this dream a reality for these students.
On Saturday May 10th, there will be a school yard rummage sale at 55 Ludstone Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon It is being hosted by the students and families who won the opportunity to attend the global finals. Along with sale items and refreshments, raffle tickets for prizes such as a Nintendo Wii and a flat screen TV donated by local real estate agent Monic Thapar. Donations to the rummage sale can be dropped off at the school, located at 55 Ludstone Drive, Etobicoke or by contacting the school at 416-393-5276.
Destination ImagiNation, Inc. seeks to promote three critical life skills among learners at all levels: Creativity, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving. These three life skills form the core of the organization’s value system. The Toronto Catholic District School Board has consistently represented Canada at the Global Finals for the last seventeen years. More information about this upcoming event can be found at http://idodi.org or http://www.creativeprograms.ca.
Transfiguration DI students qualify for Global final in Knoxville Tennessee
April Showers Bring May Trees?
Transfiguration was quite literally showered with trees during Earth
Week. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Mrs. Bruni, Ms. Barabash and
Mrs. McCool, together with The Earth Angels Foundation, 5 big, beautiful
trees were generously donated to our school.
French Public Speaking
Congratulations to Elizabeth Dellio for placing 1st in the grade 4-6
semi-finals of the French Public Speaking Contest for the west region in the
French Immersion category, Caroline Nguyen for placing first in the grade
7-8 age group for Core French and David Dellio for finishing 2nd in the
grade7 -8 French Immersion category.
40 Catholic schools in Fraser
Institute top 1 per cent
Seventy-nine elementary schools from across Ontario were recognized as being
among the top one per cent in three categories of academic achievement at
the annual Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education dinner in
Toronto recently. Of the 79 schools, forty were English or French Catholic.
The widely talked-about awards are based on an analysis of the historical data of each school included in the Fraser Institute’s annual Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools. Out of 2,786 English and French, public and separate elementary schools from across Ontario, only the top one per cent (30 schools) in each category are invited to participate in the awards.
Awards were presented in three categories, each reflecting different aspects of academic success. Improvement in Academics recognizes schools that have experienced the fastest, most consistent improvement in their academic performance over the past five years. Academic Achievement in Excess of Expectations recognizes schools that ensure that their students succeed regardless of the hurdles they may face. This award challenges the notion that only schools in rich neighbourhoods do well academically. The award for Overall Academic Achievement recognizes schools whose students have achieved remarkable, ongoing academic success over the last five years.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School of Toronto won the award for Improvement in Academics along with a $3,000 prize.
The Fraser Institute is an independent research and educational organization with offices in Calgary, Montreal, Tampa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Its mission is to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals. To protect the Institute’s independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research.
TCDSB List of Weston Award-winning Schools
Academic
Achievement in Excess of Expectations
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Schools of Distinction
Transfiguration of our Lord
Catholic School, Toronto
Holy Family Catholic School, Toronto
Improvement in Academics
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Winner
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Toronto
Schools of
Distinction
Blessed Margherita of Citta di Castello Catholic School, Toronto
Overall Academic Achievement
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Schools of Distinction
St. Henry Catholic School, Toronto
Prince of Peace Catholic School, Toronto
St Pius X Catholic School, Toronto
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Toronto
St. Clement Catholic Elementary School, Toronto
Love Pops at Transfiguration
Students at
Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic School celebrated by selling “Love
Pops” (heart-shaped lollipops) for Valentine's Day. Funds raised went to
the school’s “Brick by Brick” campaign to build a sister school in Sierra
Leone.
School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
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