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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 every student.

• We recognize that students have different learning strengths and preferences, including:

  • Visual learning

  • Auditory learning

  • Kinesthetic learning

• We adapt our teaching styles and instructional approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.

• Students may be grouped according to similar needs or strengths to support effective and personalized learning.

• We use a variety of instructional strategies, including:

  • Small-group instruction

  • Large-group instruction

  • Peer partnerships

  • Buddy systems

• These approaches provide opportunities for students to learn from and support one another.

• Our educational assistants and volunteers play an important role in reinforcing skills, concepts, and learning strategies.

• We have support systems in place for parents and teachers who have concerns about a student's academic, behavioural, or overall progress.

• When a student is not meeting academic or behavioural expectations, we believe that strong collaboration between home and school is essential.

• We encourage teachers to discuss concerns with:

  • Parents and families

  • Our School-Based Support Team (SBST)

  • Special education staff

• If initial strategies are not successful, our team may recommend a meeting with TCDSB support staff from:

  • Psychology

  • Special Education

  • Social Work

• When appropriate, we may also provide opportunities for further assessment to better understand a student's needs and determine appropriate supports.

• Through ongoing communication and collaboration, we work together with families and Board staff to ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed.

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.

• We serve families in central Etobicoke, south of Highway 401 and east of Highway 427.

• We opened in 1960 with a teaching staff of nine, including our principal, and welcomed 322 students.

• By 1964, we had added seven classrooms and a gymnasium, doubling the size of our building.

• Our enrolment reached a peak of 742 students in 1970.

• In 1974, we completed a showcase library, adding an important resource to our school community.

Artistic Legacy

• Visitors to our school are welcomed by a large mural created in 1977 by our students and artist Stuart Thompson.

• The mural features:

  • Saints Peter, James, and John

  • Symbols representing church and community

  • Moses and Elijah speaking with Jesus

• The artwork reflects the Transfiguration of Jesus, when His face changed and His clothes shone brightly, as described in Luke 9.

Temporary Relocation

• From 1984 to 1986, we temporarily hosted the new Don Bosco Catholic High School.

• During this period, our students attended classes at a nearby vacant public school.

• Once Don Bosco opened, our students returned to our original site, which continues to serve a vibrant and diverse community.

• We warmly welcome our students and families, following the example of Saint Peter in the account of the Transfiguration: “Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here.” (Matthew 17)