How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
At Sacred Heart we believe in the uniqueness of every child. We recognize that children have individual talents and special needs. We strive to assist the students to be the best they can be, growing in Christian values, self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.
The catechetical program, as approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, is the foundation for the instructional program in religious education. Among a variety of strategies employed to ensure a Catholic environment, we practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy through acts of charity such as participation in food drives, the ShareLife campaign and supporting families in need, both within the local community and abroad. Spiritual growth is nurtured through activities such as retreats for the grade 7 and 8 students. These efforts are essential for reinforcing with the students that we are people called by the Gospel to make a difference in the world.
Fostering a safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community is a vital part of the Mission statement of the Toronto Catholic District School. Board. Daily attendance monitoring is one example of this mission in action. Through cooperative parent-school communications, parents advise the school if their child will be absent and the school in turn monitors attendance patterns and alerts the family of its observations. Within the school every effort is made to attend to the health and safety of the students. We appreciate parents notifying us of health conditions which may affect their child at school. We also strive to keep parents and guardians informed of issues and situations which impact on their child's health and safety. It is our hope and desire that all families feel welcome when entering the school. We are pleased to provide information about our school and community, to make introductions and to maintain collaborative communications.
A full range of extra and co-curricular activities is available to the students. The school strongly endorses field trips and major excursions. Outdoor education programs including skating, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, nature studies and ecology lessons provide new, enriching experiences for the students. For those with artistic inclinations there are craft classes, musicals, drama and choirs. The chess and W5H teams provide excellent opportunities for students talented in these areas to develop and tone their interests. House leagues offer good fun, sportsmanship and friendly competition.
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