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At Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic School, we believe every student deserves access to an excellent education where Catholic faith and Christian values are woven into both the curriculum and daily school life. Our staff embraces and supports the diverse needs of all learners.

Our goal is to meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of each student. Teachers recognize that students have varied learning strengths—visual, auditory, or kinesthetic—and adapt their teaching styles accordingly.

Students may be grouped by similar needs or strengths. Instructional strategies include small and large group teaching, peer partnerships, and buddy systems, allowing students to learn from one another. Educational assistants and volunteers play a key role in reinforcing skills and concepts.

Support systems are in place for parents and teachers concerned about a child’s progress. When a student is not meeting academic or behavioral expectations, collaboration between home and school is essential.

Teachers are encouraged to discuss concerns with parents and the School-Based Support Team (SBST), which includes special education staff. If initial strategies are unsuccessful, the team may recommend a meeting with Board support staff from psychology, special education, or social work departments. Further assessment may be offered if needed.

When regular classroom modifications are not sufficient, students may access special education programs for part of the day. These include:

• Remedial support

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Congregated Gifted (Grades 6–8)

Students in these programs receive specialized instruction while remaining connected to their peers and the broader school community. The Board’s philosophy ensures that exceptional students are placed in age-appropriate settings that benefit both the individual and their classmates.

Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic School serves families in central Etobicoke, south of Highway 401 and east of Highway 427. The school opened in 1960 with a teaching staff of nine, including the principal, and welcomed 322 students. By 1964, seven classrooms and a gymnasium were added, doubling the size of the building. Enrolment peaked in 1970 at 742 students. A showcase library was completed in 1974.

Visitors are greeted by a large mural created in 1977 by students and artist Stuart Thompson. It features Saints Peter, James, and John, along with symbols of church and community. Central figures include Moses and Elijah speaking with Jesus, whose face changed and clothes shone brightly (Luke 9).

From 1984 to 1986, the school temporarily hosted the new Don Bosco Catholic High School. During this time, Transfiguration students attended classes at a nearby vacant public school. Once Don Bosco opened, students returned to the original site, which continues to serve a vibrant and diverse community.

We welcome students and their families as Saint Peter did in the account of the Transfiguration: "Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here." (Matthew 17).