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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.

We are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of every student. Recognizing that students have diverse learning strengths and preferences, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning, we adapt our teaching approaches to support individual needs. Students may be grouped by similar strengths or needs and benefit from small- and large-group instruction, peer partnerships, and buddy systems. Educational assistants and volunteers also help reinforce skills, concepts, and learning strategies.

We provide support for students, parents, and teachers when concerns arise about academic, behavioural, or overall progress. When students need additional support, we encourage collaboration among families, teachers, our School-Based Support Team (SBST), and special education staff. If initial strategies are not successful, TCDSB support staff from Psychology, Special Education, or Social Work may be consulted, with further assessment provided when appropriate. Through ongoing communication and teamwork, we work with families and Board staff to ensure each 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.

Serving families in central Etobicoke, our school opened in 1960 with 322 students and nine staff members, including the principal. By 1964, seven classrooms and a gymnasium had been added, doubling the size of the building, while enrolment peaked at 742 students in 1970. A showcase library was completed in 1974, further enriching our school community.

Our artistic legacy includes a large mural created by students and artist Stuart Thompson in 1977. Featuring Saints Peter, James, and John, along with symbols of church and community and the Transfiguration of Jesus (when His face changed and His clothes shone brightly, as described in Luke 9) the mural continues to welcome visitors to our school.

From 1984 to 1986, we temporarily hosted the new Don Bosco Catholic High School, while 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)