TCDSB Celebrates Student Success As Graduation Rates Continue

TCDSB Celebrates Student Success As Graduation Rates Continue to Climb
For the first time this spring, the Ministry of Education has published individual school board graduation
rates on their website. The Toronto Catholic District School Board is pleased to report that according to
Ministry data, 86% of the board’s 2009-2010 grade 9 cohort graduated within five years of starting
secondary school. That is above the provincial average of 84%.
“Our continued focus on student achievement and well-being is evident in the consistent growth in grade
9 and 10 credit accumulation and the rising graduation rates,” says Angela Gauthier, Director of
Education. “This steady improvement speaks volume to the commitment of our staff, and the support and
involvement of our parents.”
This ongoing improvement is due in large part to the Board’s commitment to differentiated instruction to
address the diverse learning needs of individual students, and differentiated supports offered to schools
on the basis of community need.
“TCDSB’s focus remains on excellence in education,” says TCDSB Chair Michael Del Grande. “We will
continue to explore opportunities and new strategies to support student success.”
Autism Information Session
April 9th - 7 pm to 9 pm
Hosted by St. Aiden Catholic School, the session is a joint effort between MPP Wong’s office and the
TCDSB Autism Department. It is an opportunity to explore the many possibilities for the future by
learning more about community agencies, government and TCDSB educational resources.
https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/staidan/News/2014-2015/Pages/Autism-Information-Session.aspx
KALEIDOSCOPE
presented by Father John Redmond C.S.S. & Regional Arts Centre
On Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6:00– 9:00 p.m., Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School
and Regional Arts Centre welcomes the community to help support the arts at the annual “Kaleidoscope”
Art Show. The showcase features Visual Arts (in various mediums ranging from traditional to
contemporary), Dance, Drama, and Music performances, including band, strings and vocal music.
The Catholic Parent Committee is hosting the “Kaleidoscope” Kafe with a bake sale and prize draws,
with proceeds going to support the arts program at the school.
Location: 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/fatherjohnredmond/news/Pages/Kaleidoscope-2015.aspx
TCDSB Mathletes Advance to Provincials
The Toronto Catholic District School Board congratulates the grade 7 and grade 8 students who
participated in the TEAMS Math Olympics held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Madonna Catholic
Secondary School. Over 120 mathletes from the TCDSB and the TDSB took part in the event which
focuses on collaborative mathematics problem solving activities.
Six students from TCDSB placed Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the TEAMS Math Olympics. In addition,
three students placed in the runner up category.
The winning TCDSB students have advanced to the Ontario Mathematics Olympics – OMO 2015 which will be held at Carleton University, in Ottawa, Ontario from Friday, June 5th to Saturday, June 6th.
OMO 2105 will be hosted by Carleton-Ottawa Mathematics Association (COMA), The Math
Olympics consists of four events: an Individual Contest, a Pairs Contest, a Group Problem Solving
contest, and the Team Relay. Participating teams will take part in mathematical activities during Friday
evening.
TCDSB winners are:
Gold:
St. Theresa Shrine - Benson Corpuz
Cardinal Carter - Erica Wang
Silver:
St. Victor - Sadha Ramquar
Prince of Peace - Scott He
Bronze:
St. Jean de Brebeuf - Samantha Wong
St. Conrad - Amanda DiPetta
1st Runner Up:
St. Henry - Elise Zheng
Holy Redeemer - Howard Giong
St. Raphael - Lucas Chiola-Nakai
Two TCDSB students were honoured with the Anne Cirillo Award. This award is presented to students
who best demonstrate exceptional achievement and excellence in collaborative problem solving and
leadership throughout the Math Olympics. Congratulations to St. Francis of Assisi’s Anne Chow and
St. Sylvester’s Jack Huang.
CYW Wins Harry Jerome Award
Congratulations to Wendy Jones, Child and Youth Worker at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, winner
of the 2015 Harry Jerome Award for Entertainment. https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/st.-maria-goretti-cywwins-harry-jerome-award.aspx
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