121 ST. JOSEPH'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - COBOURG


919 D'Arcy Street North, Cobourg, ON, K9A4B4
Phone: (905) 372-6879 Fax: (905) 372-5956

Website: http://schools.pvnccdsb.on.ca/stjos21
For transportation boundaries visit the STSCO web site at www.stsco.ca

Area Trustee(s): Dave Bernier Teachers:
Director of Education: John Mackle

Roslyn Baird
Christine Berube
Dwight Boyle
Kristin Chesher
Mandy-Sue Dubreuil
Ruth Fawcett
Lori Kendrick
Julie Mann
Kathy Mullane
Caitlin O'Toole
Lynn Poirier
Peter Richardson
Thomas Schraner
Tara Lynn Simpson
Michelle Tatarek
Christine Treddenick
Superintendent of Schools: Greg Reeves
Pastor(s): Father Hood
Chaplain(s): N/A
Principal: Bernadette Maloney
Vice-Principal: N/A
Secretary(ies): Wanita Thompson
Custodian(s): Margaret Clapperton
Tiffany Walker
Educational Assistants: Kimberley Bennett
Jacqueline Maynard-MacInnes
Karen Munns
Cora Quemby
Library Support Specialist: Sandra White
Other Support Staff: Shawna Haywood
Shannon Potts


FAST FACTS:

Student Enrolment: 212

Number of Staff: 25 (14 Teachers, 1 Principal, 1 Secretary, 4 Educational Assistants, 2 ASD Workers, 1 Librarian, 2 Custodians

English Language instruction for JK - 8, Core French grades 4 - 8, Special Education Services.

Best Start Daycare Facility, Northumberland 'Y' before and after school day care.

Facility Highlights: Health room with full bathroom. Library with office room, two special education instructinal areas, supply room, book room, two photocopying areas, French room, gym with change room and elevator, kitchen with cooking facilities, staff room, playing field with ball diamond, play equipment, paved area for basketball, sun shelter, picnic tables and benches, marked parking area with one-way entrance and exit.


PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The school provides a Catholic faith-based education in accordance with Institute for Catholic Education Catholic School Graduate Expectations. Ontario Provincial Curriculum expectations from JK to 8.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL:

* Chair: Sonia Scott
* Co-Chair: Elsie Azevedo
* Secretary/Treasurer: Mary Lou Maillet
Meetings are held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the school library room 112 of the school on the 3rd Monday of the month. The role of the Catholic School Council is to work in cooperation with the school staff to improve student learning and achievement.

EDUCATION QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (EQAO) SCHOOL RESULTS:

Grade 3 PVNC Actual School Actual
Reading 65% 40%
Writing 70% 60%
Math 73% 67%
Grade 6 PVNC Actual School Actual
Reading 71% 77%
Writing 64% 73%
Math 67% 73%
   Data from school year: 2008-2009


HIGHLIGHTS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT:

Living faith: Daily prayer, monthly school masses, Holy Childhood collection, share lent activities, following the Liturgical calendar.

Excellence in Learning: Improvement in EQAO scores.

Athletics: School teams: Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country Running

Social Justice: Several charitable fundraisers - Terry Fox Run, Jump Rope for Heart


CATHOLIC SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT:

Code of Behaviour

The benefits of following our School Code of Behavior include:
1. Respect for self and others
2. Development of self-control
3. Tolerance and acceptance of others
4. Increase in feelings of self-worth
5. The school and classrooms become a safe, secure and welcoming environment
6. Students develop and practice positive work habits
7. Students are able to participate in all learning experiences to the fullest

Positive Behavior results in increased opportunities for social, spiritual and academic growth.


OUR PRIDE:

Did you know that... St. Joseph Catholic Elementary is a giving school community. Our students consistently raise funds to support United Way, the Terry Fox Run and Jump Rope for Heart. Last year, we raised over $8,000. for these charities! The use of a common language at St. Joseph is to highlight the importance of respect for God, self, each other and the community creates a warm and inviting atmosphere each and every day.