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

The last number of years have seen our school significantly over-subscribed. In an effort to “right size” our school, attendance fixed boundaries have been put into place (as of September 2009) for registration at St. Pius X. In addition to the standard registration requirements for student registration with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), families looking to register at St. Pius X Catholic School must have their primary residence within the following fixed attendance boundary:

• North: Baby Point Road/Humbercrest Lane/Methuen Avenue/Ardagh Street

• South: Lakeshore Boulevard West

• East: Runnymede Road/Bloor Street West/Wendigo Way/Ellis Park Road/Ellis Avenue

• West: Humber River

The staff, students and parents of St. Pius X Catholic School believe in academic excellence, a strong belief in God, and an integrated, family-based network of support to create responsible, mature and compassionate citizens.

The ultimate goal of a Catholic school community is to develop the whole person with Christ as both ideal and model. Our education process is based on the values Jesus taught: love, non-violence, compassion, trust, fairness, cooperation, and reverence for the human family and all life on our planet. St. Pius X's Code of Conduct reflects these values by encouraging students to show love and respect to all people.

Parents and educators share the responsibility of helping students develop self-discipline, self-control, and appropriate social skills. Only when students are in control of themselves can effective instruction take place. The Code of Conduct is designed to create an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without interference.

Because behaviour is developmental and influenced by many factors, students will not always make good choices. At times, they will need reminders of expected behaviour, and consequences have been established when the guidelines are not followed. The goal of any consequence is to bring about positive behaviour change, with a logical connection between the behaviour and the consequence. Parents and staff view discipline as part of an ongoing teaching and learning process.

Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

Our school policies, routines, and procedures ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The Code of Conduct emphasizes mutual respect, conflict resolution, and self-discipline. The Safe Arrival program encourages ongoing communication between home and school when a student is absent or late.

Student Support

Our instructional programs are continually adapted to meet the individual needs of students. Those experiencing difficulty with regular classroom work are discussed through our school-based support network, and instruction is modified as needed. When necessary, additional support is provided by the joint team, including Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) staff such as a social worker, psychometrician, assessment and programming teacher, and other specialized personnel. Parents are invited to participate in the review process and are kept informed of modifications and student progress.

Extracurricular Activities

St. Pius X has a strong extracurricular program that includes concerts, W5H, chess club, and many intramural and intermural athletic competitions, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, and track and field.

St. Pius X Catholic School has long surpassed its 100th anniversary. The original brick building was erected in 1922 and remained unchanged until 1969, when the kindergarten classrooms, gymnasium, and library were built as separate additions. With tremendous support from the parent community, renovations continued in 1988, joining all parts of the school while preserving the original brick structure and its 12-foot classroom ceilings.

Throughout its history, St. Pius X Catholic School has celebrated many achievements. Athletic teams have performed exceptionally well in all sports, as have the W5H quiz teams. Many graduates also excelled in public speaking. In 1984, during Toronto's 150th anniversary, a time capsule containing memorabilia of the day was placed in the school's wall to be opened in 2034.

The school has also completed a six-classroom addition, allowing all students to learn under one roof by eliminating the need for portables and providing space intended for student use.