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At St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.

At St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, we believe that each child deserves to attend school in a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment. We strive to challenge each child’s academic potential and to assist each pupil to grow in the Catholic faith.

Teachers use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to identify learners’ strengths and needs. Student data is reviewed to inform teaching practices and support student success. Teachers also participate in professional learning networks to share best practices. Student progress is regularly communicated to parents, with meetings held with families and other professionals to determine how best to support each pupil’s learning needs.

The school has invested in literacy resources and materials to support student learning and address topics such as bullying, including the Steps to Respect Program.

The School Learning Plan is regularly reviewed and updated by staff, with a focus on Literacy, Numeracy and Success for All from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Standardized test results, including CAT-3, EQAO, Running Records and CCAT, are reviewed alongside report card marks. Professional development supports staff in using this data to inform teaching practices.

In addition to the catechetical program, pupils at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys actively participate in their faith through school liturgies, food drives, ShareLife activities and other acts of charity. Pupils preparing for Confirmation are encouraged to complete community service, with support from the school. Staff can also deepen their faith through the Courage To Serve - Canada - Retreat Program.

Creating a safe and welcoming environment is an important part of school life. Attendance is monitored daily, and parents and guardians must sign pupils in and out for appointments. Visitor and safety procedures are followed at all times, including fire drills and lockdown practices. The Safe Schools Team, made up of staff, parents and pupils, supports a positive school environment. Each month, a characteristic such as Empathy, Kindness or Fairness is highlighted and celebrated.

Pupils are strongly encouraged to wear the school uniform, which was introduced in 2004.

Pupils are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, including badminton, choir, volleyball, soccer, track and field, cross country, W5H and more.

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys has an active Health Action Team made up of staff, pupils and the public health nurse.

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School was officially opened in 1976, and enjoys a wealth of cultural diversities with families enrolled from many parts of the world. Our school is named for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, a missionary from France to Ville Marie, who strongly believed in Christian education that included the participation of both school and family. She also believed that both males and females should have an equal opportunity for education, and founded a non-cloistered community named the Congregation of Notre Dame. She was proclaimed a saint by Pope John Paul II on October 31, 1982 and became the first woman in Canada to be canonized.