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The 1909 Separate School Board minutes read " that a
classroom be opened at 21 Main street in east Toronto and
be fitted and equipped for school purposes.....". Under
the guidance of Rev. George Williams, classes began with 60
students and one teacher. A tradition was born; that of teachers,
lay persons and religious in partnership with parents, devoting
themselves to the spiritual and academic growth of their students.
Some further highlights include:
| 1910 |
The school at 780 Kingston
Road is opened. |
| 1918 |
The sisters of St. Joseph join the School
Staff |
| 1949 |
Congregation of Notre dame takes over with
350 students. Pastor Rev. Denis O'Connor is instrumental
in building a larger facility. |
| 1952 |
Cardinal McGuigan officially opens the
site. |
| 1961 |
With 1006 students a new wing is added
to St. John Catholic School. |
| 1968 |
With 1300 students, a gymnasium and 12
classrooms complete the site. |
| 1970 |
Enrollment declines. Notre Dame begins
to use the third floor. |
| 1984 |
St. John Catholic School celebrates 75
years. |
| 1995 |
Joint funds granted by Metropolitan Separate
School Board and the City of Toronto, allow for the renewal
of the school yard. |
| 1996 |
Contract awarded to Daycare Connections
to operate a non-profit child care services on the 2nd
floor of St. John School. |
| 1997 |
Daycare Connections opens a Montessori
Program at St. John School. |
| 1999 |
St. John enrollment grows to 377 students.
School community is looking forward to celebrating its
90th anniversary at the beginning of the new millennium. |
| 2000 |
Corpus Christi Catholic School is consolidated
with St. John. |
The partnership of teachers, parents and parish, dedicated
to the spiritual, academic and personal growth of our students
continues.
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