124 ST. MARY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - GRAFTON
Box 40, Grafton, ON, K0K2G0
Phone: (905) 349-2061 Fax: (905) 349-1099
Website: http://schools.pvnccdsb.on.ca/stmar24
For transportation boundaries visit the STSCO web site at www.stsco.ca
| Area Trustee(s): | Mr. David Bernier | Teachers: |
| Director of Education: | John Mackle |
James Acs |
| Superintendent of Schools: | Mr. Greg Reeves | |
| Pastor(s): | Fr. H. Adoptante | |
| Chaplain(s): | N/A | |
| Principal: | Erin O'Sullivan |
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| Vice-Principal: | N/A | |
| Secretary(ies): | Lori Harrop |
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| Custodian(s): | Patricia Ainsworth Kenneth Clement |
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| Educational Assistants: | Patricia Ainsworth Sherri-Lyn O'Toole Rhonda Stoltz |
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| Library Support Specialist: | G. Jaye Stechey |
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| Other Support Staff: | N/A |
FAST FACTS:
# Student Enrolment: 194# Number of 22.00
# Special Programs: Peer Helpers Programme; Volunter Reading Tutors; Intramural Sports; Daily Physical Activity Programme; Homework Clubs; Games Club; Rainbow Choir; Breakfast Club; Turnaround School with Ministry of Education.
# Facility Highlights: Beautiful location near Lake Ontario; Large school yard (baseball diamond, soccer field, two basketball courts, sunshelter, climbing equipment and swings.
# Average weekly scheduled time for Reading and Math (K-6): Language and Math are taught daily at each grade level Kindergarten to 8. Language has an average dedicated time of 90 minutes per day - plus the integrated literacy support program in the primary grades. Math has a dedicated block of a minimum of 60 minutes per day.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The school provides a Catholic faith-based education in accordance with the Institute for Catholic Education Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Ontario Provincial Curriculum expectations from Grades K to 8.CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL:
* Chair: Kelly O'Connor* Secretary: Laura Bassett
* Treasurer: Diane Corkery
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the library of the school once a month. The role of the Catholic School Council is to work in cooperation with the school staff’s efforts to improve student learning and achievement.
EDUCATION QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (EQAO) SCHOOL RESULTS:
| Grade 3 | PVNC Actual | School Actual |
| Reading | 65% | 74% |
| Writing | 70% | 89% |
| Math | 73% | 95% |
| Grade 6 | PVNC Actual | School Actual |
| Reading | 71% | 72% |
| Writing | 64% | 60% |
| Math | 67% | 72% |
HIGHLIGHTS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT:
# Living Faith: St. Mary’s Catholic School in Grafton, including students, staff and parents, is based on the Gospel message of love and respect for oneself, others and for the world in which we live. It reflects a community that is a caring community and one that knows the value and dignity of each individual.# Excellence in Learning: The staff of St. Mary’s looks forward to the privilege of working with your children in the development of their spiritual, academic, social and physical growth.
# Athletics: Athletics is an important part of the curriculum at St. Mary’s. Dedicated staff lead students in a variety of sports activities.
# Social Justice: St. Mary’s community is always involved in helping others through fund raisers for different charities.
# Co-curricular Activities: Peer Helper Program, Intramurals, Games Club, Homework Club, Milk Store (Gr. 3's), Major Dramatic Production (every 2nd year), Sports (soccer,volleyball, basketball, baseball, golf, cross country).
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT:
Summary of Behaviour Expectations1. Respect of self/peers/authority/property.
2. Development of leadership skills in our students.
3. Increase responsibility with attendance, punctuality, and homework.
4. A school environment that is welcoming to everyone learning and working in it.