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

A Catholic environment is created in a variety of ways. Prayers are used to start each day at both the classroom and school level. Religious artifacts, such as pictures of saints and wall hangings, are displayed throughout the school.

School Masses and paraliturgical celebrations are held approximately once a month on days of liturgical significance. Family Life and the Religious Education program are shared with families through parent booklets.

A major priority is ensuring the school is a safe and welcoming environment. To support this, a discipline code is in place, and all situations are addressed on an individual basis.

Parents are encouraged to use the Safe Arrival Program by calling the school's answering machine or secretary to report student absences.

Each student is discussed at least twice a year through the School-Based Support Team (SBST) process to monitor progress. Students identified as exceptional are closely monitored and, in most cases, receive additional small group instruction.

Students whose first language is not English are supported through the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Students requiring additional academic or ESL support are, for the most part, fully integrated into the regular classroom. They receive support from the Special Education and ESL teachers in small groups for varying amounts of time based on their needs.

Students who require emotional and social guidance are supported by the school guidance teacher and, in more severe cases, by the school social worker. More specialized needs are referred to Home Care and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) support services.

St. Mark Catholic School has always had a strong extracurricular program that includes basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross-country, indoor soccer, table tennis and house leagues. W5H is also a popular activity among teachers and students.

Science and technology fairs and Young Authors' programs help round out a balanced program. Choirs, instrumental music, and arts and crafts activities contribute to the cultural life of the school and provide students with many experiences that support their development.

Our paraliturgies and monthly Masses on days of liturgical significance further strengthen the Catholic dimension of our school.

St. Mark Catholic School was built in 1957 and is now more than half a century old. It was part of the former Mimico Separate School Board until amalgamation in 1969.

In 1991, St. Mark participated in a renovation process through an agreement between the French Board, the Metropolitan Separate School Board (MSSB), now the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), and the Ministry of Education. As a result, the school received a brand new building on the same site as the original. During construction, the entire school community attended St. Justin Catholic School for two years.

St. Mark Catholic School has always had a close relationship with St. Mark Church. The pastors have consistently worked closely with the school, and the close proximity of the two buildings has supported this partnership.

The current school population is predominantly of Polish heritage, although many other nationalities are represented. Over the years, the community has reflected several waves of immigration, beginning with a distinctly Maritime population, followed by a South American influence, and later a Polish community. Throughout these changes, an Anglo-Saxon presence has remained.

Today, St. Mark's population reflects the diversity of a typical urban Toronto community.

Our school is named after St. Mark, one of the four Evangelists and a contemporary of St. Peter and St. Paul. Mark and Barnabas preached the Good News in Cyprus.

The school and community celebrate the Feast of St. Mark each year on April 25, our special day.