Senator O'Connor school hallways with trophy cases and student work displays on the left side of the hallway, a large green cross on the far wall, and the library on the right side of the hallway.

Our School

About Us

Senator O’Connor College School, founded by the Christian Brothers, is a semestered co-educational school with approximately 1300 students. O’Connor serves a diverse population and is recognized for its high academic expectations and lively school spirit.​

The motto of the school is "Audax et Fidelis", which may be freely translated as “Courageous and Faithful”. The school community strives to live up to the intent of this motto by demonstrating fidelity to the teachings and moral values of our Catholic faith, while pursuing innovation and excellence in our educational program.

Excellence is defined not only in terms of scholarly achievement, but also participation in co-curricular activities, contribution to the community and involvement in the social and cultural life of the school.

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Academics

Senator O'Connor College School offers a full range of courses. The aim is to provide all students with the skills and values that will enable them to succeed in their chosen path.

  • Academic - Enriched - Applied - Locally Developed 

  • Advanced Placement - University - College - Workplace

Students choose from a menu of available courses according to their interests and strengths.

Specialized Programs

  • Regional Congregated Advanced Placement (AP) Centre

  • French Immersion/Extended

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) / English Language Learners (ELL)

  • Developmentally Delayed/Multiple Exceptionalities (DD/ME) Program

  • Gifted Program

  • Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Sports & Business

  • Creative Learning Opportunities

  • Cooperative Education

  • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

  • E-Learning

  • Dual Credit

  • Summer school transition course

Athletics

Senator O’Connor prides itself on the variety of its athletic program. With an emphasis on developing well-rounded students, O’Connor’s varsity sports program promotes competition and camaraderie through numerous athletic opportunities for males and females, individuals and teams.

The Arts

The Senator O’Connor Arts Department is where students find their voice. The study of Arts allows students to increase their executive functioning skills, by increasing their focus, assisting with impulse control, aiding in sequential planning, and furthering their working memory.

These learning and innovative skills are what will separate them from the rest. This expressive and creative discipline will encourage and ready students as they navigate the world ahead of them.

The thriving Arts department at O'Connor offers courses in music, drama, art, and design. Students will have many opportunities to participate in various shows, clubs, and councils all connected the arts.

Clubs

We have the following clubs available at our school: