School Programs
Core French for grades 1 to 8 (20 minutes per day for grades 1 to 4, 30 minutes per day for grades 5 to 8)
English as a second language (assistance for students available)
Enrichment program (on an 'offsite' withdrawal basis) for students identified as gifted
Extended French classes for grades 5 to 8
Instrumental music (strings) for grades 6 to 8
Scientists in School - a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to motivating interest in science and technology through hands-on workshops in the classroom.
Special Needs (support is offered)
Vocal music for grades JK to 5 (grade 6 only if schedule permits)
Academic Programs (Teacher Initiatives)
Concerts & productions
Empower Reading Program
Family Literacy collection (grade 1)
Overnight Excursions (Intermediate division only)
Skills Canada presentation for Intermediates
String Orchestra
Student Success Liaison with Marshal McLuhan
Talent Show
Young Authors Festival
Clubs
Chess Club
Choir
Destination Imagination
Grade 8 Yearbook
Me to We (including the Knitting Club)
Recorder
W5H - Junior and Intermediate
CSAC Initiatives
Computers
Christmas Wish Food and Gift Drive
Christmas Bake Sale
Fun Fair
Greening
Halloween Candy Drive
Milk program
Pass It On
Pizza Lunch
Quiznos Lunch
Shoe Box for Lent
Teacher Appreciation Lunches
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Walkathon
Welcome Back BBQ
House Leagues
Basketball - Junior boys and girls
Floor Hockey (grades 3 and 4)
Liturgical Programs
The Liturgical team visits with each classroom and the students participate in liturgical celebrations at the church and school
Rosary recitation on a monthly basis
Sacraments preparation (First Reconciliation and Communion for grade 2s and Confirmation for grade 8s)
Sports
Soccer (grades 6-8) - September to October
Volleyball (grades 7-8) - November to December
Basketball (grades 6-8) - January to February
Junior Basketball (grades 5-6) - January to March (tentative)
Hockey (grades 6-8) - January to March
Swimming (grades 4-8) - January to April
Junior Volleyball (grades 4-8) - January to March
House Leagues (grades 1-3) - January to April (tentative)
Cross Country (grades 3-8) - March to May
Track & Field (grades 2-8) - May to June
Baseball (grades 7-8) - May to June
Special Events and Activities
Angel Foundation Penny Drive
Chosen Soldier Project (cheer package sent to a soldier in Afghanistan)
Christmas Concert
Earth Hour and Earth Week 20-minute city clean up
Grade 8 graduation reception
Out of the Cold
Remembrance Day Mass (at church or assembly)
Romanian Project (special package sent to an orphanage in Romania)
Snowball Valentine's Day Dance-a-thon (proceeds go to St. Gaspar School in Tanzania)
Terry Fox Run
Winter Carnaval
After School Programs
Mondays
Mad Science - Spring session for grades 1 to 6 from 3:15 to 4:15; the 8-week course runs from April 19th to June 14, 2010 and costs $103.95 per child; class code: BSCS004. Registration deadline is Thursday April 1, 2010 (form and cheque should be returned to office; make cheque payable to "Mad Science of Toronto"). Contact Mad Science at 416-630-5282 for more information.
Destination Imagination
