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Our School

About Us

Senator O’Connor College School, founded by the Christian Brothers, is a semestered, co-educational school with approximately 1,300 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 through 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): Business, Health and Wellness, Sports

  • 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 our students, as well as individual and team sports.

The Arts

The Senator O’Connor Arts Department is where students find their voice. The study of the arts allows students to strengthen their executive functioning skills by increasing focus, improving impulse control, enhancing sequential planning, and developing working memory.

These learning and innovative skills help prepare students for success in an ever-changing world. Through creative expression, students develop the confidence, resilience, and adaptability needed to navigate the future.

Our thriving Arts Department offers courses in music, drama, visual arts, and design. Students have many opportunities to participate in a variety of performances, exhibitions, clubs, and councils, all connected to the arts.

Clubs

We have the following clubs available at our school: