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DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN

2006-2007

In a school community formed by Catholic

beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students

to their full potential

A Community of Faith

With Heart in Charity

Anchored in Hope

The Toronto Catholic District School Board educates close to

90,000 students from diverse cultures and language

backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary

schools and serves 470,375 Catholic school supporters across

the City of Toronto

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS

3. FROM THE BOARD, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

4. MARCH BREAK TRAINING, CUPE LOCAL 1280--repeat

5. LENT AND EASTER, MEDIA SERVICES

6. 2007 TCDSB SWIM MEET INVITATIONAL

7. TCDSB CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS--repeat

8. SUMMER STUDY IN IRELAND AND ENGLAND

9. TORONTO COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENTS--repeat

10. TCDSB GOES GREEN

11. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - 2007 OTIP Teaching Awards - Grenada Association Bursary

12. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - James Cardinal McGuigan 25th Year Reunion - St. Teresa 50th Anniversary - St. Anthony 100th Anniversary

13. EVENT NOTICES - Marshal McLuhan ‘Godspell’ - Angel Foundation for Learning Dance Sessions - Garlands for the Queen Performance - TECT Retirement Gala Dinner--repeat - TCSAA Annual Recognition Dinner/Dance - 25 Year Club Reunion Dinner--repeat

14. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Holy Name & Stella Maris Catholic School and St. Patrick Catholic

Secondary School - Holy Name Catholic School - Christ the King Catholic School - Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School - Michael Power/St. Joseph High School - St. Basil-the-Great College School - Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School - St. Angela Catholic School - Neil McNeil High School

15. MEMORIALS

16. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

17. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Retirement Planning Seminars--repeat

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V a l i d a t i n g o u r M i s s i o n / V i s i o n February 26, 2007

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #25

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Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282

February 26, 2007

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14

Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 25

…continued Subjects:

18. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Elementary/Secondary School Vice-Principal - Secondment to the Ontario Science Centre Science School

NON-UNION - Safety Officer, Accident Preventions, Occupational Health & Safety

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Child & Youth Worker, Student Success/Leaning to 18 Initiative - Posting Bid Forms

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The Saints of the Toronto Catholic

District School Board

We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day:

February 25 – March 3

St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin – February 27

Msgr. John Corrigan – March 1




ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS

SATURDAY MARCH 17/07

AT 10.00 A.M. ST. MICHAEL’CATHEDRAL

PRINCIPAL CELEBRANT ARCHBISHOP THOMAS COLLINS

ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO

CONCELEBRANTS PRIESTS, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO

IN ATTENDANCE HIS EXCELLENCY MR. DECLAN KELLY

IRISH AMBASSADOR TO CANADA

For further information, call Michael Doyle, 416-259-1676 or

Ed Dunphy, 416-261-9566




FROM THE BOARD

Summary of Board Highlights and Decisions _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Administrative and Corporate Services Committee

____________________________________________________________________________________ Membership in the Sweatshop Free Advisory Committee The Board confirmed the membership of the Sweatshop Free Advisory Committee to be: Two students to be filled by representatives from the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team which the

Student Trustee chairs Two teacher memberships to be filled by representatives one each from the TECT and TSU Two parent memberships Two Superintendent memberships to be filled by the Director Two Trustee memberships (Catherine LeBlanc-Miller and Angela Kennedy)

Addressing staffing challenges Notwithstanding the passage of the budget motion on December 13, 2006, the Board approved the following: That vacancies in the positions of Principal, Vice-Principal, and Program Coordinator be filled as needed, with

the possibility of including the option provided by Article 15.06 of the agreement between the Board and TSU. That long-term occasional assignments for vacant positions for the balance of the 2006-2007 school year be

awarded to (non-retired) members of the bargaining unit, unless no suitable qualified candidate is available for the particular vacancy.

That, in order to facilitate recommendation (1) and (2), staff continue to address the Management Challenge with the understanding that at least some dollars will come from in-year funding provided by the Ministry.

Surplus space The Toronto Catholic District School Board has declared that the Best Start Child Care classrooms are not required for the purposes of the Board and are surplus to its needs. The Toronto Catholic District School Board will enter into a Lease Agreement with the Best Start Child Care Operators for the purpose of providing day nursery services under a licence issued under Section 11 of the Day Nurseries Act; and in accordance with Section 1.0.1 of Ontario Regulation 444/98 made under the Education Act. Upcoming Meetings

Special Education Advisory Committee February 28 Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee March 7 Administrative and Corporate Services Committee March 21 Board March 28 All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, Ontario M2N 6E8 * 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 * fax: 416-229-5342 * e-mail: [email protected] The Toronto Catholic District School Board educates close to 90,000 students from diverse cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary schools and serves 470,375 Catholic school supporters across the City of Toronto.




MARCH BREAK 2007 TRAINING PROGRAM

For

CUPE Local 1280 Custodial, Maintenance and Supply Staff Members

The Planning & Facilities Department in partnership with CUPE Local 1280 are presenting a Professional Development program for all CUPE Local 1280 Custodial, Maintenance and Supply Staff Members during the upcoming March Break 2007.

Training will Take Place at Brebeuf College 211 Steeles Avenue East (just west of Bayview) on the south side of Steeles Avenue

All Supply Custodial Staff Members will attend on the days specified by their respective SQS SQS Area # 1 and SQS Area # 4 Tuesday March 13, 2007 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. SQS Area # 2 and SQS Area # 5 & All Maintenance Trades Staff Members Wednesday March 14, 2007 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. SQS Area # 3 and SQS Area # 6 Thursday March 15, 2007 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Spare Head Caretakers & Supply Caretakers who are assigned to an SQS Area should attend on the dates listed. All other Supply Caretakers should attend on one of the dates listed above and will be required to RSVP with Gloria Zappavigna before March 1, 2007 @ (416) 222-8282 Ext. 2052.

This is a mandatory training session for all invited staff. Supervisors will be contacting their respective staff to advise individuals of the time and date that they will be required to attend this training program. All custodial staff must sign in as this will represent your attendance for the day.

*LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED*

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.

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LENT AND EASTER AN UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA SERVICES

Catalogue # Title Grade Level LV6055 The cleansing of the temple, (John 2:13-25) Intermediate, Senior LV6056 The fig tree, (Luke 13:6-9) Intermediate, Senior LV6057 The grain of wheat/The Anointing at Bethany Intermediate, Senior LV6058 Lent - Kevin's temptation Junior, Intermediate LV6059 The raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-45 Intermediate, Senior LV6060 The temptation Intermediate, Senior LV6061 The transfiguration Intermediate, Senior LV6062 The woman at the well, (John 4:5-42) Intermediate, Senior LV6063 The man born blind Senior LV6064 The raising of Lazarus Senior LV6099 After the trial of Jesus Intermediate, Senior LV6106 Holy Week Crossing Primary, Junior LV6137 Lent, a time of renewal. Intermediate, Senior LV6156 A Child's First Penance Professional Development LV6158 Confessing and healing Primary LV6160 Reconciliation - Names of sin Jr., In., Sr. LV6161 Ricky's first Reconciliation Primary, Junior LV6159 First reconciliation Primary LV6162 Reconciliation - Parent video Primary LV6163 The sacrament of reconciliation, past and present Senior LV6164 The first reconciliation – Welcoming Primary LV6169 Reconciliation Professional Development LV7652 The Angel's Lenten lesson Jr., In., Sr. LV8100 On the road to Jerusalem Jr., In., Sr. LV8101 On the road to Jerusalem Intermediate, Senior LV8102 On the road to Jerusalem Intermediate, Senior. LV1372 All Saints Day Primary LV1373 Dorothy Day Primary, Junior LV1374 St. Dominic Savio Primary, Junior LV1375 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Primary, Junior LV1376 Kateri Tekakwitha Primary, Junior LV1377 Pierre Toussaint Primary, Junior LV1379 St. Frances Xavier, Mother Cabrini Primary, Junior LV1380 St. Francis of Assisi Primary, junior LV5164 St. Francis of Assisi Junior LV1381 St. Joan of Arc Primary, junior LV1382 St. Martin de Porres Primary, Junior LV1383 St. Patrick Primary, Junior LV1384 St. Paul Primary, Junior LV1385 St. Therese of Lisieux Primary, junior LV1386 St. Vincent de Paul Primary, Junior LV1388 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Primary, Junior LV6192 Clare of Assisi Intermediate, Senior LV1652 Grandma’s bread Junior, Intermediate

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LV1710 God’s story Primary LV2798 Easter around the world Junior, Intermediate, Seen. LV3090 Egg-ceptional Primary, Junior LV6399 The First Easter egg and 2 other stories Primary, Junior LV6400 The First Easter egg Primary LV6401 Here comes Peter Cottontail Primary LV6902 The First Easter Rabbit Primary LV6908 Madeline and the Easter Bonnet Primary

For more information please check our online catalogue. http://interdev.tcdsb.org/avcatalog/

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ST. ANTOINE DANIEL SWIM MEET INFORMATION NIGHT

160 FINCH AVENUE WEST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO M2N 2J2

“Eat My Bubbles”

2007 TCDSB Swim Meet Invitational Each year children from grades 3 to 8 participate in the Toronto-wide Swim Meet Invitational. This year St Antoine Daniel Catholic School is excited to be the hosting school to coordinate this event at the Etobicoke Olympium on April 14th and 15th. Over 2,500 family members and friends watched as 800 swimmers from 25 schools across the Toronto-area compete. This year promises to be even more exciting as children show what it means to “Eat My Bubbles” as families cheer on their favourite team. The goal of this volunteer-based event is to succeed in providing the participants with a positive experience, visitors an exciting venue, and for students, an enriched school community.” Opening ceremony will commence at 12:15 on April 14th. Awards ceremony will begin around 12 p.m. on the 15th and is expected to close at around 5 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun and watch as swimmers backstroke their way to the finish line.




This year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board Chess Association is proud to announce that it will be hosting the following two tournaments designed to provide the maximum potential for students in the TCDSB to be

enriched by the game of chess:

2007 TCDSB CA Girls Individual Grade Championship

When: March 26, 2007

Where: St. Robert Catholic School 70 Bainbridge Avenue

North York, Ontario M3H 2K2

AND

2007 TCDSB CA Open Individual Grade Championship

When: March 30, 2007

Where: St. Robert Catholic School 70 Bainbridge Avenue

North York, Ontario M3H 2K2 *Please note that only players who finish in the top three within their grade (grades 3-8) from within their respective region will be eligible to play in the above tournaments. First and second place finishers in both the 2007 TCDSB CA Girls IGC and 2007 TCDSB CA Open IGC will advance to the 2007 Canadian Chess Challenge Ontario Finals! Students, parents, and chess coaches are responsible for providing their own lunch. Food and drink will be available for purchase at St. Robert so it is advised that students bring some spending money. More information regarding the 2007 TCDSB CA Girls IGC and 2007 TCDSB CA Open IGC is forthcoming. Stay tuned! Please direct questions you may have to Stefano Di Domenico by email: [email protected] The following are some of the regional qualification tournament dates. Please note that other important dates will be announced when they are established. 2007 North TCDSB CA Open Qualifier March 2, 2007 at St. Jude Catholic School 2007 North TCDSB CA Girls Qualifier March 1, 2007 at St. Jude Catholic School

2007 East TDSB CA Open Qualifier February 27, 2007 at St. Richard Catholic School 2007 West TCDSB CA Open Qualifier February 23, 2007 at St. Stephen Catholic School

The TCDSB Chess Association is dedicated to encouraging young people to participate in chess. Studies have linked chess with improved academic achievement, and the game is viewed as one that stimulates young minds and improves concentration levels. Primarily, however, chess is seen as a positive activity that challenges young minds and provides opportunities for students to meet others who share an interest in the game. TCDSB CA EXECUTIVES: Stefano Di Domenico, President, Peter Bernotas, Vice President, Trustee M. Cicogna, Founding Member, M. Sardo-Antunes, Secretary, North Rep, Patrick Therrien, East Rep, Blaise Wigglesworth, South Rep., Jean Yves Luchmun, Brad Swanek, West Rep.




SUMMER STUDY IN Ireland and England

TWELFTH YEAR! - In conjunction with Cont. Ed. Dept., TCDSB

CELTIC LEARNING DUBLIN, GALWAY, CORK, OXFORD

Study in July at University of Dublin, Galway, Cork, Oxford

ENGLISH -- Grades 11 & 12 – Anglo-Irish Literature HISTORY – Grades 11 & 12 Modern Western

High School Credit Courses

INFORMATION MEETINGS – 7:00 P.M. - All welcome

Monday, February 26, 2007 - Bishop Strachan School Lecture Theatre, 298 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto

Thursday, February 27, 2007 – Country Day School

13415 Dufferin Street, King

Thursday, March 1, 2007 - TCDSB Board Office Catholic Teachers’ Centre, 3rd Floor, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

CELTIC LEARNING – July 2007

Mark Burke, Director Celtic Learning and Georgia Hardy Tours

Tel: 416-922-2358 (CELT) E-mail: [email protected]

www.CelticLearning.com

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TORONTO COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENTS (Earth Day Leadership Projects) The City of Toronto's 4th Annual 20-Minute Toronto Makeover will take place on Friday, April 20, 2006. Last year the TCDSB displayed a phenomenal participation rate and demonstrated our Board's commitment to our community and the environment. In response to Mayor David Miller’s formal invitation, the TCDSB encourages all schools and administrative sites to participate in the 20-Minute Toronto Makeover. The 20-Minute Toronto Makeover is a city-wide initiative, and part of Mayor Miller’s Clean City, Beautiful City Campaign. Students and teachers are asked to take 20 minutes out of their day and clean up litter in any public space - parks, school grounds, street corners, etc. If your school will be participating in the 20-Minute Toronto Makeover, and you would like to receive supplies (gloves and bags), please register online using this link http://intranet/vgk/recyclingSurvey.asp Please consider the following when planning your 20-Minute Toronto Makeover event: A 20-Minute Makeover at its simplest level is a school community (or representation of a school community) setting aside 20 minutes to clean-up the school (inside and/or outside).

� If you would like to clean up a local park between April 10th to 20th, please complete the attached Request Form from the City and return it back to Yukiko Pinto of Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation via e-mail [email protected] or Fax -416-392-8221. Yukiko will put you in touch with your local Park Supervisor to make arrangements. Please indicate the exact name of the park you wish to clean, the number of students and teachers attending, and your preferred clean-up date and time. Individual classes will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. The number of classes accommodated will be up to the discretion of each Park Supervisor. Note that the deadline for registration is March 9, 2007.

� For park clean-ups, Parks and/or Recreation staff will be on-site to provide a pre-clean-up presentation and review safety rules. They will also remove bags of litter and recycling cleaned from parks and will keep sharps containers on hand.

� The City of Toronto will provide large coloured garbage bags and gloves for all participants. Again, the school must register as above to be eligible for supplies.

� Participants should bring plastic grocery bags from home for litter collection - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! � Schools should bring 1-2 recycling containers with them to their clean-up area to collect any recyclable litter -

reduce, reuse, recycle! For park clean-ups, Park Supervisors will supply recycling baskets on-site. � Schools must bring a first aid kit with them to their clean-up area, and students should be accompanied by a

staff person trained in First Aid treatment. � Students participating in the 20-Minute Toronto Makeover must fill out a Media Release form, as the event

could be covered by local media. � Prayer services to be used during Earth Week. In addition, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation is having a draw to plant a tree. There are 4 large caliper trees available. Schools interested in a tree planting must register for the clean-up by March 9th. Up to four schools will be chosen, one per City district, in a random draw for the tree planting. Note that only those schools that are cleaning a local park are eligible to participate in the tree planting. Participation in events such as these allows students to live the Catholic Graduate Expectation: A Responsible Citizen, as they do their part to help create a clean and beautiful Toronto. This leadership project might be championed by a student leadership team,(i.e. ESP, Smile) an environmental club, the chaplaincy team, a science or social science class or staff and students who are passionate about environmental issues. We would ask that all schools include their caretakers as major partners in this initiative.

For information, please contact Ron Hearn at 416-222-8282, ext. 2177.

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Parks, Forestry and Recreation

PARK CLEAN-UP REQUEST FORM (April 10 – April 20, 2007)

To sign up your school group for a park clean-up and receive supervisor contact information, please fill out this form and e-mail it to [email protected] or fax to 416-392-8221 by Friday, March 9. If you have any questions, please contact Yukiko Pinto at 416-392-6643. Limited to one request per school. SCHOOL NAME

ADDRESS

CONTACT NAME (Principal preferred)

PHONE NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

PARK NAME

PARK LOCATION (If you don’t know the exact name of the park, please provide details of its location.

Clean up Day You may select any school day between April 10 to April 20

Date: Time:

Number of Participants

Students:

Grade: Staff/Parents:

Four schools each from the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board will have an opportunity to plant a tree in the park as part of the clean-up. If you wish to enter the draw, please indicate your interest below.

Tree Planting Draw: □ Yes □ No




TCDSB GOES GREEN!

Earth Day = April 22, 2007! – Spring Cleanup!

Time to start thinking of all the environmental things that you have been doing throughout the year, and reflect and those accomplishments. Use Earth Day, April 22 or the week leading up to it, to promote your

environmental projects/programs/initiatives. Don’t forget to look out for the City of Toronto 20-minute make-over enrol, which TCDSB schools have

a history of participation! Hopefully we can make this year another great year for cleaning up the city, and bring awareness to the amount of waste that we produce, and recklessly throw away.

Take a clear bag along for recyclables! The forms should be available in the next couple of weeks.

“We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow It From

Our Children”

Minimize Waste! TCDSB current recycles computers, but is investigating expanding the program

to all IT equipment. Make sure your Computer Equipment gets recycled!

Conserve Energy! Make sure your computer, monitor

and all peripherals (printers, scanners, etc) are turned off at the

end of the day or for long durations.

Help Cheer on our Schools that are trying to become EcoSchools for June 2007!

Christ The King, St Paul, St Brigid, St Dunstan, St Nicholas, Cardinal Leger, Mary Ward, Loretto Abbey,

St Bonaventure, Marshal McLuhan, St Paschal Baylon & St Francis de Sales. We have other schools that are doing great environmental work, but might look towards

Certification in 2008, St Dorothy, St Raphael, St Wilfrid, Holy Angels, St Monica, Brebeuf College,

St Henry, St. Mary Secondary, St. Ignatius Loyola EcoSchools Team: (Robert Oswald at 416-222-8282, x. 2719 or [email protected], Ron Hearn x 2177 [email protected] or Scott Grieve, x2229, [email protected]).

The clock is ticking!

“WAZ’UP?” CORNER. Valentines Day is only a week away, but if you are buying a present or card for your loved ones, consider an environmentally conscious product. Nunavut Partnership – TCDSB schools are partnered with Nunavut schools to building a greater environmental awareness. The “Stewards of the Earth” kick-off will be happening at the Zoo, on Feb. 15.

Further Info: Contact - Scott Grieve (Officer of Energy

Conservation) x2229 or Ron Hearn (Officer – Waste Management) X2177

Also go to the TCDSB website and go to the Environmental Page.

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Celebrate Great Teaching Nominate a Teacher for Special Recognition

The Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) and the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), joint sponsors

of the OTIP Teaching Awards, are pleased to open nominations for the 2007 OTIP Awards. Deadline for submissions is March 30, 2007.

The awards recognize teachers who: • use innovative teaching methods, design creative programs, and develop exciting learning experiences for Ontario

students • engage students in the process of learning and create enthusiasm for learning by raising their sights, broadening

their horizons and enhancing their learning potential • demonstrate understanding and integration of community diversity into classroom practices • encourage the sharing of community and individual resources in the schools of our province • encourage the creative use of technology in the classroom, and • demonstrate a personal commitment to lifelong learning

Nominated teachers will demonstrate the skills and characteristics indicated within those criteria. In addition, the individual prize for a beginning teacher will consider: • willingness to learn, and develop, as well as, to seek advice from colleagues and act upon it Fill in the electronic form. Submit it directly to OTF before March 30, 2007. When you have successfully completed the nomination form, you will receive a confirmation.

Criteria and nomination forms are found at www.teachingawards.ca

For more information on how you can participate as a nominator or supporter, please contact OTIP Teaching Awards at: [email protected]

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The Grenada Association – Toronto Bursary is offering a maximum of four (4) Bursaries each worth $750.00 to Grenadians and/or children and grand

children of Grenadian parentage resident in Ontario who will be attending the First Year University or college in September 2007.

The bursary is based on academic achievement as well as community involvement. Application forms and an information package are available from The Consulate general of Grenada in Toronto or 439 University Ave., Ste 930 Toronto, ON., M5G 1Y8 Tel: 416-595-1343. www.grenadaconsulate.com

Mr. Paul Rose 44 Neilson Dr. Etobicoke, ON., M9C V7 Tel: 416-554-2205 E-mail [email protected]

The closing date for applications is June 1st 2007.




ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF MCGUIGAN JOIN US ON

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007

TIME: 5:30 p.m. Reception/Appetizers COST: $50 per Ticket

Includes appetizers; five course meal; two bottles of wine per table; D.J. and door prizes. (Cash bar)

The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre 219 Romina Drive, Concord, Ont.

For more information please contact: [email protected]

Call: 416-393-5527 ext. 81693

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St. Teresa Catholic School

We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Sunday, May 6, 2007

We invite our friends, former staff, alumni, students and their families to join us

at the school for:

Mass at 11:00 a.m. Open house

Alumni dinner, for details call Gail at: 416-259-4343

St. Teresa Catholic School

110 Tenth Street Etobicoke, Ontario M8V 3G1

416- 393-5266




The Students, Staff and Parents of

St. Anthony Catholic School and the

Toronto Catholic District School Board cordially invite you to attend the

Solemn Blessing and 100th Anniversary Celebration of St. Anthony Catholic School

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:00 p.m.

130 Shanly St., Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1L9

R.S.V.P. by March 29, 2007. Nicolina Basso 416-393-5210 [email protected]

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You will learn dances to different types of music. It includes country western, disco, waltz, cha cha … Other benefits: improves your memory,

get your body exercise and have fun!! No partners required!!

March 29 to May 31 (Thursdays) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Beginner I/II) 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (Beginner II/Intermediate)

Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School, 3205 Bayview Ave.

For information & details: [email protected] or 416-222-8282, ext. 5349 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Register by donating $25.00 to the The Angel Foundation for Learning Beginner I/II (1st session) Intermediate (2nd session) Both sessions ($50)

Name: Work Location: Home address: (optional) (only if you would like to receive a donation tax receipt)

Please print

Please send the above information & cheque payable to The Angel Foundation for Learning, to Joan Lovell at the CEC, 80 Sheppard Avenue E., Toronto, ON M2N 6E8 before March 19, 2007

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Garlands for the Queen - and-

present a variety of music from Canada’s cultural heritage to mark the official birthday of The Queen of Canada and Victoria Day

The Governor General’s Horse Guards Regimental Band under the direction of

Captain Frank Merlo, CD, OSJ with Vocalist Danielle Bourrée Holy Rosary Catholic School Choir & Intermediate Recorder Ensemble, St Mike’s Jazz Combo

Location: St. Michael’s College School, 1515 Bathurst Street, Toronto Victoria Day - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets (general seating) $20 Tel: 416-482-4909 E-mail: [email protected]

Charitable fundraiser presented by The Angel Foundation for Learning and The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ORDER FORM Garlands for the Queen

Please send me ________ tickets at $20.00 to Garlands for the Queen. Enclosed is my cheque made out to The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust for ___________ and a self-addressed, stamped return envelope. My tickets will arrive by mail. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________ Province: _______ Postal code: _________ E-mail: _____________________ Mail to: The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust, Suite 206A, 3050 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4N 2K4




A retirement gala dinner will be held in honour of TECT members who have or will be retiring in the 2006-2007 school year.

The dinner will be held on

Saturday, June 16, 2007

More information will follow. You and a guest will receive a personal invitation in the mail.

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13TH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER/DANCE Annually we meet to recognize and honour the many coaches who volunteer their time through TCSAA on behalf of TCDSB students. Plan to attend and support this worthwhile event.

VICTOR ANGELOSANTE AWARD PRESENTATION The Victor Angelosante Award is presented annually to a Toronto Catholic District School Board employee who, through significant involvement with athletics and the Toronto Catholic Schools Athletic Association (TCSAA), has made an outstanding contribution toward the overall development and education of young people. The Award Winner is one who personifies those qualities Victor demonstrated in abundance and one who embodies and inculcates by example the highest traditions of a Catholic educator and a dedicated sportsperson. The 2007 Award Winner will be honoured on May 10, 2007, at the 13th Annual TCSAA Recognition Dinner. We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Victor Angelosante Award will be presented to:

Tony Covelli Teacher – Our Lady of Peace Catholic School

Thursday, May 10, 2007 La Contessa Banquet Hall, 69 Milvan Drive, North York, Ontario

Cocktails: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Presentations: 7:00 p.m. Dance: 8:00p.m.

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TORONTO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

13th ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: __________________________________________________________________________________ NUMBER OF TICKETS: ___________________ X $12.00 = ________________

Detach and send to: Anthony Scopa, SBSSS-East, by Tuesday May 2, 2006. Please make cheques payable to: St. Brendan Catholic School




DAN PEARCE

Holy Name Catholic School's Kaysian Wright drives past Stella Maris Catholic School's Jade Regina during Toronto Catholic District School Board south region basketball tournament action at St. Patrick's Catholic Secondary School Tuesday Feb 13. Holy Name went on to win the game 22-11.

Feb. 15, 2007 York, The Guardian

SUBJECT: 14-2a Holy Name principal among nation's best JOANNA LAVOIE, Beach, Riverdale – The Mirror 02/15/07 The resounding message Jo Nazar, principal at Holy Name Catholic School in Riverdale, sends out is that her success as the school's leader is only possible because of the supportive community she serves. "This award is a celebration of my school team's success and hard work. I can do nothing alone," said Nazar, one of only two Canada's Outstanding Principal award recipients from Toronto. "I'm so excited for us as a community because it recognizes all of us. For me, leadership is inviting people to participate and rejoice." Nazar, an educator since 1982 and principal at Holy Name Catholic School for six years now, said getting into the education field was the right progression for her because she enjoys working with children. "It's just one of those professions where you're just out there. My life is enriched by the people I meet," said Nazar, a life-long east ender, who grew up in the Queen Street and Coxwell Avenue area. "School was the natural place for me." Starting off her career as a classroom teacher, Nazar also did a lot of work with special needs children and those with learning disabilities before moving to the administrative side of things as a principal. And as a leader, Nazar said the key to success is listening to staff members and addressing the individual and collective needs of her school community. "It's collaborative. We identify needs and then it's a go. I listen to my staff, my students and the community," said Nazar, who said she loves her job because every day there's a new experience to be had. "I want to let the kids be kids and work with them." At Holy Name, Nazar said one of the main focus areas is ensuring the students' reading levels are top notch by taking the time to help those who may need it. "We even brought in experts to train four teachers in a very specific reading program," said Nazar, who views reading as a foundation for all-around success in life. "We also have a big timetable co-ordinated so that children can receive intensive training with a reading instructor." Writing has also been identified as a focal point at the school. Nazar said the school, although on a tight budget like all schools, makes use of available resources. "People love to share their expertise. It's out there. You just have to ask," said Nazar, noting student from all grades can receive help with writing. At Holy Name, all teachers have received special straining in writing so they can all work on the same page. "Once kids have the tools, it's not hard. There's no greater delight than someone who has mastered a skill," she added. Celebrating the arts is another important part of life at Holy Name Catholic School. Typically the first areas to receive funding cutbacks, Nazar said her school tries to always foster the arts by offering diverse in-classroom training and various school clubs like opera, knitting, dancing and even steel pan drumming.

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She also encourages her staff to teach their students about creative areas they may enjoy such as watercolour painting. "It's about engaging the whole person," she said, noting a number of guests come in to the school to hold workshops throughout the year. "The arts allow us to hope, to dream, to be quiet with ourselves and to just go beyond." Tricia Thomas, a Grade 8 teacher at the school, collaborated with colleague Maria Wilson, on the multi-page nomination. "From Day 1, I have felt at ease and comfortable. (Nazar) makes the learning environment a community," said Thomas, a teacher at the school for three years now. "Jo really takes the holistic approach to learning so that all children can achieve. She really someone who thinks outside the box." In her nomination letter, Wilson - who is currently on maternity leave - said she feels it's important to recognize those who exceed what is expected of them. "We don't often hear about the meaningful contributions that people make in education every day and particularly, in this case, the extraordinary efforts being made," she wrote. As part of her new "outstanding principal" status, Nazar will participate in a five-day executive leadership training program at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management at the end of February. On Feb. 27, the outstanding principals will be honoured at a gala dinner

SUBJECT: 14-3 Girls, dad give from their hearts, heads Valentine's gift to make children's wigs

TAMARA SHEPHARD Etobicoke Guardian Feb. 16, 2007

Maggie Dwyer shakes her head "no" when asked if she's going to miss her long, golden tresses. "I wanted to do it for my Aunt May," the eight-year-old Grade 3 student at Christ the King Catholic School said Valentine's Day as she readied for the big chop at Rendezvous Hair Salon on 37th Street. "I saw it in a newspaper."

Maggie and her friend Amy Brown, 10, and Maggie's dad, Craig donated their locks so they could be made into wigs for children who've lost their hair to alopecia, burns or as a result of chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. "She told me, 'I want to grow my hair. If Aunt May can't use it, I'll give it to kids,'" Maggie's mom, Mary, recalls her young daughter telling her. She waited two years to donate, enough time to allow her dad to grow his hair. Maggie's Aunt May lost all her hair two years ago after chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. Today, she is in remission.

"I've seen children at Sick Kids Hospital who have no hair," said Brown, a Grade 5 student at Christ the King whose twin sister, Colleen, goes to the Hospital for Sick Children for treatment. "My hair will grow back."

Hair stylist Romaine Persaud donated her services to the cause for free: "If they can do this, this is the least I can do." Yesterday, the black, brunette and blond hair - all the required 10 inches or longer - and monies raised was being donated to Angel Hair for Kids, a project of Mississauga-based A Child's Voice Foundation. Angel Hair provides human or synthetic hair wigs to children who've lost their hair to medical causes. This year, the agency says, 10,000 Canadian children will lose their hair to the A, B, Cs (alopecia, burns, cancer treatments).

Valentine's night after the hair trimming, Maggie's mom Mary found $190 in a baggie in her daughter's knapsack. "Oh, I was so excited (by the haircut), I forgot to tell you I got that money from the teachers," Maggie told her mom, saying she visited teachers on her lunch in the staff room to ask if they'd like to support her pledge. The Dwyer and Brown families have also raised about $900 in pledges from family and friends, enough to cover the cost to manufacture one children's wig.

A Child's Voice states on its website it takes about a dozen donations of unprocessed hair and $800 to $1,500 (depending on length, manufacturing requirements) to craft a single hand-sewn wig for a child. At any given time, the foundation reports it has five to 10 applications waiting to be processed, requests primarily from the Hospital for Sick Children, the Canadian Cancer Society, as well as from social workers in the community.

DENNIS HANAGAN

Stylist Romanie Persaud of Rendezvous salon in Long Branch looks on as Amy Brown, 10,

and Craig Dwyer and his daughter Maggie, 8, show the hair they donated to be made into

wigs for children who've lost their hair due to alopecia, burns and chemotherapy.

February 26, 2007SUBJECT: 14-4a



Scarborough Mirror – February 21, 2007 Youth must take on climate change challenge, students told Lt.-Gov Bartleman meets with students at Toronto Zoo MIKE ADLER Any hope to stop disastrous climate change rests with Canada's youth, its future leadership, Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman told students at the Toronto Zoo last week. Speaking to sixth graders from Toronto separate schools, he called for action on global warming and an extension of friendship to children of northern native communities, who "have been left behind" by the rest of the country. Bartleman had returned the day before from James Bay, where global warming's effects can already be seen, he said, in the thinning sea ice, shorter winters and a whole ecosystem being disturbed. "The arctic mammals are suffering," he told the students. "That permafrost line is moving further and further north." No part of the world is immune from damage through rapid climate change but Canada's arctic is a "hotspot" scientists say will be affected more than most, Bartleman noted. "I don't think there is a more important issue facing the people of the planet," he added, suggesting children have changed parents' attitudes on the environment before and can do the same with climate change. "You will be the educators." Bartleman, who told the students his mother was Chippewa and that he's proud of his native roots, said on his visits to northern native communities he's seen 15 to 20 people living in two-bedroom homes and schools falling down or mouldy. "And the children are in despair," leading to suicide attempts, he said. "They are out of sight, out of mind and people think of them in stereotypes." Many separate schools in Toronto are twinned with schools in Canada's arctic and Bartleman urged more students to link themselves to children in the far north so their communities can learn from each other. Students from Scarborough's Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School, twinned with the James Bay community of Attawapiskat, said they were worried about the future of a world affected by climate change. The zoo, where Bartleman visited the polar bear exhibit after the morning workshop Friday, helped convince the United Nations University to declare Toronto a regional centre of expertise in teaching sustainability and is proposing a Centre for Sustainable Life and Learning. It's also designing a tundra exhibit, opening in 2008 that will illustrate effects of climate change on Canada's north and give polar bears six times the space they have now, said Dr. William Rapley, the zoo's executive director of conservation, education and research.

DAN PEARCE Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman holds an earth ball with St. Paschal Baylon students

Claudia Molinaro, left, Alessia Sirianni, Anna Zappone and Melissa Goldstein after

a discussion on global warming at the Toronto Zoo in Scarborough




On Feb 15, the Mary Ward Green Quest Club participated in the “Stewards of the Earth” presentation at the Metro Toronto Zoo. This TCDSB initiative was aimed at promoting Global Warming and Literacy Awareness in solidarity with Nunavut schools. A highlight was meeting the Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who is a key supporter of these initiatives. The Green Quest’s role was to share their personal environmental concerns with elementary students and dignitaries. They also led a 20 minute outdoor nature walk which concluded with a sushi feeding of the zoo’s last surviving polar bear.

SUBJECT: 14-5 Etobicoke robot looks to invade Mississauga in March JUSTIN HOLMES, Etobicoke Guardian 02/20/07 If Michael Power/St. Joseph's has their way, their robot will soon conquer Atlanta. For now, the school's robotics team has their sights set on their first ever competition in Mississauga. The team spent the last month and a half building and fine-tuning their robot, and shipped it out for the competition yesterday morning.

"It's very stressful and it's incredibly time consuming and you need a lot of support from home with something like this," said Gianluca Comisso, the team chair and a teacher at Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School. But, he adds, "it's a fantastic extracurricular activity. There's nothing as rewarding as seeing these kids brainstorming and coming up with ideas. The ideas are all from them." The team celebrated the project's completion on Monday and now look forward to the regional FIRST robotics competition.

The team will head to the Hershey Centre in March, where their robot will compete in a game in which it places inflatable rubber rings on a rack against robots from other Toronto-area schools. The Michael Power team - the only team from the Catholic school board - outfitted their tower-like robot with a forklift with suction cups to move the rings. The event promotes co-operation as well as competition and the schools who make up the top alliance will advance to the FIRST championship in Atlanta mid-April.

"We're a rookie team, so were keeping our fingers crossed," said Vicky Brady, a computer engineering teacher at the school and team co-chair. Comisso agreed that the competition is daunting. "There are teams that are coupled with GM, with real engineers. Then there are teams like Michael Power where it's like, here's a hacksaw."

One of the biggest hurdles for the team was simple lack of equipment. Michael Power isn't a school with extensive shop facilities and the team raised $12,000 in donations of cash and equipment to finish their robot. Comisso got the idea to start a competitive robotics team from a fellow teacher at another school and is amazed with how the students on the team have grown during the project. "For me, I've got to tell you, in my 10 years of teaching, it's been the most rewarding experience I've ever had. They're dedicated. They're here until 7 or 8 every night."

Brady said she was impressed with how the project "brings together students from different areas." Some come for the intellectual challenge, while others enjoy working with their hands or are more excited by the thrill of the competition, she said.

"You should see the energy here," she beamed. "It's been a great experience for all, students and teachers."




Sunday, February 11, 2007 Toronto Star

SUBJECT: 14-8 Design-a-Book-Mark Contest During Canadian Children’s Book week in the fall, students were invited to design a book mark. Over 300 entries were submitted by the students of St. Angela Catholic School. That two of our very own students have won prizes in the Toronto Public Library Design a Book Mark Contest. We are so proud of Siffora Romeo from Mrs. Pozzobon’s grade 4 class and in Mrs. Bates’ grade 1 class Pricilla Gomes. Both students won a book from the Toronto Public Library. The Rexdale Library Branch received over 500 entries. Siffora and Pricilla’s bookmarks were submitted to the city wide competition which involved all 99 branches of the Toronto Public Library. Celebrating African Heritage at St. Angela Catholic School On February 6th the students and staff of St. Angela Catholic School welcomed Adwoa Badoe and Fule. Both are natives of Ghana, West Africa and live in Guelph Ontario. Adwoa is the author of several children’s books including the Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories, Nana’s Cold Days, Crabs for Dinner and The Queen’s New Shoes. She is a vibrant storyteller who includes interactive songs, chants and rhythm in her telling of African stories. She was accompanied by drummer Fule and performed the Jiwani African Dance. The students responded with great enthusiasm and enjoyed dancing, singing and listening to stories of the rich African culture. Visit www.afroculture.com to get a sense of the lively presentation we enjoyed!!




L to R John Shanahan (Principal of Neil McNeil HS), Leanne Kloppenborg (community rep Neil McNeil HS), Dr. Adam Cox, Catherine LeBlanc-Miller (Trustee Ward 9 and parent of Neil McNeil HS), Sylvia Menezes (CSAC Chair Neil McNeil HS) and Nicola D'Avella (Principal of Brebeuf College School)

Neil McNeil High School “Speaker Series 2007” - Dr. Adam Cox inter-active presentation hosted by Neil McNeil High School community, in collaboration with other TCDSB all-boys secondary schools. The Neil McNeil community successfully kicked off its “Speaker Series 2007” on Tuesday, January 9th. The Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) in collaboration with the Principal and staff of the school were able to engage Dr. Adam Cox, a well-known speaker and licensed clinical psychologist from Philadelphia to do two exceptional interactive presentations for educators and parents. Dr. Cox’s reputation as an advocate for the emotional wellbeing of youth and his interest in issues related to teenage boys prompted the all-boys school to invite him to share his expertise with the staff and parents. The Neil McNeil “Speaker Series 2007” is an initiative of the CSAC to get parents involved in their son’s education and to take a more participatory approach. This initiative was conceived when the Ontario Ministry of Education announced in November 2006 that it would be providing incentives and grants to individual school councils who promoted parent involvement in their children’s education and in their school community. The afternoon event, where almost 200 educators gathered, was “"Why Words Matter: Communication in the Social and Academic Lives of Boys" focusing on faculty, guidance counselors, learning specialists and other administrators. This program clarified why communication is fundamental to boys' social and emotional development. New research sheds light on what many professionals have noted intuitively for years: boys learn, communicate, and relate in particular ways. Working effectively with boys requires an understanding of the brain factors that drive boys' development and behaviour. This workshop answered some important questions such as, "What is the common denominator between learning challenges and social skills deficits? When ISN’T it ADHD?" Educators left the workshop with practical teaching strategies that they could implement immediately in their classrooms. The evening event was for parents, with a turnout of more than 200 parents from over 35 schools in the GTA from both the TCDSB and TDSB. The program "Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect", drew from Dr. Cox’s well known book, “Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect”. He elaborated on the challenges many boys face in learning and how to help them become effective communicators. He also discussed the role of parents in nurturing interpersonal awareness and social communication skills which are necessary to raise boys in this fast paced, wired world. The program had in-depth discussion of specific strategies for many different types of boys including those who may be anxious, shy, angry, or struggling with learning or attention challenges. The question and answer session proved very thought-provoking and informative. Dr. Cox is coming out with his next book, “Eight Pillars of the Executive Brain” in September 2007 and hopefully next year the Neil McNeil High School will have the honor of having Dr. Cox present another stimulating and informative workshop. Dr. Adam J. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed and board certified clinical psychologist. He earned his doctoral degree in psychology at Lehigh University, and completed his clinical training at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cox became a psychologist from a non-traditional path. While working as a fine artist near New York City, he opened a studio and welcomed children who wanted to learn how to draw and paint. This experience introduced him to the joy and creativity of mentoring children, which developed into the focus of his career as a family psychologist. As an advocate for children's mental health, Dr. Cox is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences. He has been quoted in a variety of print media about a range of psychological issues affecting families and youth. These publications include the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time Magazine, Family Circle, and many others. Recently, he has been featured on WGPA (Parenting Matters), NBC 10! and National Public Radio's Voices in the Family. www.dradamcox.com




Let us remember in prayer the souls of the deceased members of the TCDSB

community and their loved ones, particularly the following who have died recently... for these we pray:

May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them into the

new and eternal Jerusalem. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will

be offered for their souls. May they rest in peace.

MEMORIALS

Sean Bates brother of Kathleen Bates, Child Youth Worker at

Blessed John XXIII Catholic School Yvonne Powers retired Secretary at

Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School




BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

William Steven Wareham

born November 28, 2006. Son of Mailadee Wareham (nee Jovellanos), Teacher at

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School and Robert Wareham

Liana Emilie Magno

born February 8, 2007. Daughter of Anna Magno, Teacher at

St. Martha Catholic School and Mario Magno

Blessed are you, Creator God, giver of life and the source of joy.

Bless these parents of our TCDSB Community as they celebrate and welcome the gift of life and children into their homes.

Grace their hearts and homes with your love and peace. Amen.




APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY SCHOOL VICE-PRINCIPAL

VISION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Leadership in and on behalf of Catholic schools is deeply spiritual, servant-like, visionary and empowering. A Catholic school leader is called to be a spiritual leader, an effective administrator and an excellent communicator. We seek educational leaders who demonstrate powerful personal mission and commitment through action. We are committed to selecting leaders who are visionary and innovative, student-focused, excellent role models and collaborative in building a Catholic community. We are inviting applications from interested candidates who have not yet applied this calendar school year for the position of Vice Principal. The successful applicants will be placed on a shortlist in preparation for upcoming vacancies during the next two years. Interviews for Vice-Principals will occur in March/April 2007. NOTE: Human Resources will contact only those candidates being considered for an interview to set up an

appointment. Application package must contain the following documents when submitted: 1. Completed application form 2. Copy of latest Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers, and a copy of the Foundation

Series Certificate. 3. If your Certificate of Qualification does not include any one of the following: Principal’s Qualifications Part I

& 2, Religious Education Part I, please include a statement of intent that you will have the course(s) completed by June 30, 2007.

4. If you have a Master’s Degree and it is not recorded on your Certificate of Qualification, please include proof. If you do not have a Master’s Degree but are currently actively taking courses toward the degree, please include proof. (At least one course completed)

5. Recommendations from your referring Principal and Superintendent will be sent directly to Human Resources. 6. Current Pastoral Reference from the parish you are currently registered with. (Original Copy) 7. Incomplete packages will automatically be returned. (Excluding Principal and Superintendent

recommendations which will be submitted directly to HR by them). Criteria for Position: Positive recommendations from Principal/Superordinate, and from Superintendent Evidence of 7 years teaching experience as of June 30, 2007. This experience can include those of long-term

occasional positions. Principal’s qualifications Part I and II, as of June 30, 2007. Master’s Degree or enrolled in Master’s program and actively taking courses. Degree must be completed in

order to apply for Principal position Religious Education Part I as of June 30, 2007. Completion of the Foundation Series of the Leadership in Catholic School Programs by June 30, 2007. (if

completed include copy of certificate with application). Current Pastoral Reference from the parish you are currently registered with.

Application forms may be obtained by e-mailing your request to Diane Earle ([email protected])

Please return the completed application package to Angela Gauthier, Superintendent - Human Resources by no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 9th, 2007




Applications are Invited for Secondments to the Ontario Science Centre Science School

1 Teacher - 4U Chemistry

For 25 years the Ontario Science Centre Science School (OSCSS) has offered two full-time semesters of enriched University Preparation science credits for 56 Ontario students in their final year of high school. This challenging and stimulating program emphasizes high academic achievement, the development of communications skills and the opportunity to learn and experience science in new and innovative ways within the Ontario Science Centre. TERM of SECONDMENT: August 31, 2007 – June 29, 2008 Qualifications and Requirements: • A degree in Chemistry from a recognized university and appropriate Ontario Teachers’ Certification • Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification with Honours Specialist in Science preferred • Demonstrated successful teaching experience in 4U Chemistry • Demonstrated ability to evaluate student achievement based on the categories and levels within the Ontario

Curriculum • Outstanding creativity, competence and innovation combined with the ability to challenge, motivate and inspire

talented students through an experiential program • Passion for communicating science to students from a variety of grade levels • Enthusiasm, versatility, flexibility and outstanding communication and presentation skills • Ability to work as a member of a cooperative team • An understanding of the goals of the Science School and the mission and vision of the Ontario Science Centre Responsibilities: The responsibilities fall into two areas each representing 50% of the job. • To teach an enriched 4U Chemistry course • To deliver Ontario Science Centre school programs for visiting groups of 20-400 students (K-12) and their

teachers, and to participate in the development of these programs. The successful candidate will remain in the employment of the Toronto Catholic District School Board with full salary and benefits paid by the Board. The seniority and role within the home school of the successful candidate will be maintained in accordance with the current Collective Agreement in effect at the Board. Working conditions will be in accordance with the Ontario Science Centre’s Science Education branch guidelines. Hours of work are 8:30 to 4:30 and will include some weekends and after hour commitments. A resume and covering letter describing the candidate’s experience and achievements relative to the above requirements should be submitted to: Susan Cohen, Science Education Branch, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto ON M3C 1T3, Fax 416-696-3197 by March 2, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.

Please note for further information about this position please call Amanda Smith, Science School Co-ordinator

at 416 696-4620.




APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

SAFETY OFFICER, ACCIDENT PREVENTION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Non-Union Level 10 - $ 48,204.89 to $ 60,255.49

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Occupational Health & Safety, this individual will assist the Senior Manager in the implementation of accident prevention and safety awareness programs with an emphasis on occupational hygiene (indoor air quality assessments, chemical exposures, mould assessments and noise surveys), ergonomic assessments, accident investigations, safety training of staff, the coordination of the first aid training program, WHMIS program and management member/resource on a Board Health and Safety Committee. QUALIFICATIONS: • three (3) yearr Community College Diploma in Health and Safety or a related discipline (University

Degree in the life/physical sciences preferred) • the following safety designations should be in progress: Certified Registered Safety Professional

(CRSP) and/or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) • two (2) – four (4) years of related experience • successful completion of specialized courses in occupational hygiene and safety management • in-depth knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations • knowledge and ability in using Excel Spreadsheet and Access Database • strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills • valid Ontario Driver’s Licence with availability of a car (3 – 4 thousand km/yr). COMPLETED RÉSUMÉS, TOGETHER WITH SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO ON, M2N 6E8, BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007.




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POSTING # POSITION SCHOOL **CYW2007 -18 Child & Youth Worker Student Success/Learning

to 18 Initiative * This is a temporary position effective immediately to June 28, 2007

Please note: The position listed above is a temporary position effective immediately to June 28 2007. Employees awarded the position will be placed on leave from their current assignments, and upon conclusion of the temporary assignment, will return to their permanent positions. This temporary assignment will be associated with Student Success/Learning to 18 Initiative, particularly for the Community In Community Out program. ** Please note: 1. If bidding on the CYW temporary position, copies of your CYW diploma must be attached with each bid

forwarded to Human Resources. 2. Employees who are in their final year in attaining their CYW diploma and who will have the diploma within 10

months of the award date are eligible to bid on the above postings. It is imperative that you attach proof that you are attending the course, and that you will be eligible for the

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Please note: CYW2007-14 - cancelled reposted CYW2007-18

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February 26, 2007SUBJECT: 18-5a



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