How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Our students come from many parts of the world, enriching our lives with their varied cultures, foods experience. Although we appreciate these enriching elements, we try to focus on the similarities of the Catholic people. We address this by beginning each and every day with a Bible reading which either relates to the theme or event for the day, or because is associated with the saint that is honoured on the day. The reading is always followed by one or two thought-provoking questions based on the reading which apply to our day-to-day interactions with others. Special people, events and saints are highlighted with an explanation of their importance and/or contributions to the Catholic community. Children from each class take turns participating in the morning exercises with their own special prayers.
We foster a safe and welcoming environment, both at school and in the community. As well as our teachers on duty, our peacemakers' program, where students come to the help of others as mediators and peacemakers, contributes a great deal to how safe and welcoming our school community is.
The general congruence of programs with Ministry of Education and Board guidelines is demonstrated in teachers' long-range and daily plans. The teaching/learning strategies designed to meet the individual needs of pupils and exceptional students are varied to ensure success. Much reassurance is given to those students who show signs of insecurity. Children are rewarded with a multitude of things depending on what works best for each child - these vary from “stickers”, to “activity” time, to “helping” others - students or teachers, etc. Students are given more responsibilities such as office helpers, monitors, prayer leaders, etc. as acknowledgment of their efforts and needs.
Teachers work together to modify programs for those students who need modifications, whether they be gifted or developmentally delayed. Pupil education plans outline specific modifications and strategies to ensure students' success. Curriculum initiatives are a direct result of a desire to accommodate students learning needs. They are the focus when modifications are made. The provincial standards will be used to determine the level of success.
Monsignor John Corrigan is a small school. We take pride in the many opportunities provided to our students in the co-curricular and extra-curricular areas. Many guest speakers and presenters have been invited to further our students' knowledge of black history, conservation, care of pets and rabies prevention, importance of peace, drug awareness, community service, art, etc.
Family Of Schools
Area 1, ELEM - Flora Cifelli
Enrollment
234
Principal
Sandra Filicetti
