Note: This NEWSLETTER is late, and we apologize to our LOYOLA
Community. Our normal method of distribution is via e-mail, and the
number of permission forms returned (the anti-spam forms, allowing us to
send this out via e-mail) was very low. Again, we apologize, and ask you
to please send in your permission form if you have not already done so.
School Council Parent Members
L. McQueen
V. Mammoliti
A. Stranges
B. Jarvis
M. Gomes
D. Bottrell
S. Power
M.B. St. Louis
C. Serrick
R. Hanna
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Parish
Representative
Parent Member
Parent Member
Parent Member
Parent Member
Parent Member
Visit our website
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL and
check the school sign on the
corner of Ridgeway and
Burnhamthorpe
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WHO TO CALL
Principal
J. Giancola
905-8209822
Vice-Principal G. Scanlon 905-820(A-L)
9822
Vice-Principal M.
905-820(M-Z)
Battaglini
9822
Chaplain
D. Smibert 905-8209822
x66144
Child & Youth M. Doherty 905-820Worker
9822
x66177
Student
S.
905-820Services (A-I) Compagnon 9822
SHSM
x66156
Student
M. Dugo
905-820Services (J- O)
9822
x66157
Student
C. Lawson 905-820Services (P-Z)
9822
x66158
Superintendent D. Amaral 905-8901221
School Council L.
905-820Chair
McQueen, 9822
V.
Mammoliti
Trustee
S. Hobin
905-8901221
Head Secretary L. Landry
905-8209822
x66167
Attendance
S. Helsdon 905-820Secretary
9822
x66160
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Loyola students enjoyed an excellent start to our third year in
our new building. In August, 2014, Gr. 9 students
participated in the “Get Ready Program” a program allowing
students to develop their Literacy and Numeracy skills for
Secondary School. On Sept. 27 they participated in the
grade 9 BBQ with their LINK crew leaders.
On September 25 all of Loyola celebrated school mass in
our cafeteria with Father Tim.
The Loyola team is always changing as we welcome new
staff: Ms. Scanlon is our new Vice Principal; Ms. Marques
our new Health Care Teacher; Ms. Fanara, our new Tech
Design and Green Industry Teacher; Ms. Doherty, our Youth
Care worker; and Mr. Patterson, our Educational Resource
Worker.
As the result of tireless staff and student efforts, Loyola
EQAO numeracy scores have improved 15% at the Applied
level. Also, at the Academic level, 89% of our students met
or exceeded the Provincial average. The report is available
on our website. Congratulations to our Grade 10 students on
these excellent scores.
Our Loyola yearbook placed third in Canada for the second
year in a row in the National Yearbook Competition.
Congratulations on an excellent job!
There are many extra-curricular events happening at the
school: Our Senior Boys Football Warriors hosted 2 Friday
Night Lights games with hundreds of spectators cheering our
team to victory; MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
made a presentation to our senior students; Our grade 10
students participated the Teen Safety Driving Program;
Student Services hosted a College and University Fair with
over 40 Ontario post-secondary schools represented; and
the ran an Awards Breakfast for our Honor Roll students.
Our staff is busy planning 5 “experiences” for Loyola
students this year, with trips to China, Costa Rica, Europe,
Washington and Quebec City.
I would like to congratulate our new Loyola Catholic School
Council Co-Chairs: Lynda McQueen and Vince Mammoliti
and the many new parents on our council.
Finally I would like to thank our Parish Priests, Fr. Tim and
Fr. Francis, our Trustee Sharon Hobin, our Superintendent
David Amaral and our Catholic School Co-Chairs, Lynda
Mac Queen and Vince Mammoliti for being visible,
accessible and supportive to the Loyola Community.
J. Giancola
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Principal
J. Giancola
905-8209822
From Your Catholic School Trustee by Sharon Hobin
Welcome to our new students and their
parents and guardians to Loyola. We ask
God to bless everyone who comprise the
school, parish and home triumvirate of
education in Dufferin-Peel. As we move
into November I pray that this will be a
successful year for all. I am happy to
welcome Ms. Gwen Scanlon to the Loyola
administrative team. I know that she will
greatly enjoy our Loyola community.
A special welcome to our grade nine
students. Your four years will fly by. Take
advantage of all the great opportunities that
are offered to you. We are very proud of
our Link Crew and Get Ready for Secondary
School programs. There are many wonderful
extracurricular activities at Loyola and so I
hope that our students will take advantage of
those opportunities which will enrich their
secondary school years. I hope that the
transition from grade eight to grade nine was
eased by the variety of activities offered
during the transition program, including
school tours, information sessions,
motivational speakers, orientation games,
picnics and barbeques.
To our grade twelve students, I wish you all
the best in your last year of Catholic
secondary education. I am sure that you
have been thinking about college,
university, apprenticeships or the world of
work. This is the time you have been
waiting for, senior students! I hope you
make the best of this exciting year.
The EQAO assessments are based on the
expectations outlined in The Ontario
Curriculum. These assessments provide
quality information on the achievement of
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students and add to the classroom
assessment information teachers gather
about individual students during the school
year. We are very pleased with the EQAO
results for Loyola. Loyola has surpassed
both the board and provincial averages and
has increased in Applied Math by 14 %.
Loyola’s results for the OSSLT Literacy test
and the Academic Math are excellent
surpassing provincial averages. The
percentage reflects the number of students
who meet or surpass level three or four in
the provincial testing. You can see the
entire report for Loyola on the school
website. I hope that you will take the time
to go to the Loyola web site to see how well
Loyola is doing in sports and other
extracurricular activities. I thank all the
volunteers who are stepping up to coach
and lead the Loyola students in all of these
opportunities.
Congratulations to Ms. Lynda McQueen and
Mr. Vince Mammoliti who are this year’s
Co-Chairs of the Loyola Catholic School
Council. And thanks to all parents and staff
who have agreed to sit on council this year.
Parents, please support your Catholic
School Council by attending meetings and
events. The best way to support your child’s
learning is to be engaged. It is a great
opportunity for input and better
understanding of what is happening in
education both locally and provincially. Go
Warriors!
I wish you all the best and may the good
Lord always hold you in the palm of His
hand.
Mark Your Calendar … Important Dates to Remember …
DAY
DATE
EVENT
Wednesday
November 5
Take our Kids to Work Day (Gr 9 students)
Thursday
November 6
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Monday
November 10
School Council Meeting (6:30 pm)
Monday
November 10
Dan McGann Mental Health Matters (7 pm)
Friday
November 14
PD DAY – no school for students
Monday
November 17
Mid Term Report Cards sent home
Thursday
November 20
Café Français
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday Friday
December 1
December 11
December 18
December 22 –
January 2
School Council Meeting (6:30 pm)
Feel The Beat
ARP Deadline (Semester 1 English Classes)
School Closed - Christmas Break
Tuesday
January 13
CO-OP Fair
Wednesday
January 14
University Applications Due
Wednesday
- Tuesday
Thursday
January 21 - 27
Exams
January 29
PD Day – no school for students
Friday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
January 30
February 2
February 6
February 16
February 18
Semester 2 begins – classes resume
School Council Meeting (6:30 pm)
Semester 1 Report Cards sent home
Family Day – school closed
Ash Wednesday
Loyola School Council by L. McQueen
Loyola Council Members were especially proud to begin the 2014-15 school year with the
Golf Shirt introduced to the school uniform! This Golf Shirt is the product of your School
Council’s collaboration with McCarthy Uniforms to provide thorough considerations of fibre
content, colour, crest and logo placement and price. We are proud that we have made a
difference at Loyola, one that has been met with approval of both staff and students!
We were pleased to welcome many new parents to the School Council at our first meeting
of the school year! Please remember that all parents/guardians of currently enrolled Loyola
students are welcome to attend Council Meetings and we encourage you to come to our
meetings to find out what’s happening at Loyola and be involved in our discussions and
efforts in making Loyola the best it can be! Our meetings are posted on the school web-site
and the electronic sign.
On Monday November 10 at 7 p.m. we hosted a presentation by Dan McGann, a local
therapist, on Student Mental & Physical Health Matters! Thank you to all those parents who
came out to see this presentation on a very powerful topic that affects so many lives. Mr.
McGann’s presentation was not only informative regarding characteristics of mental illness,
but it also gave hope and methods of coping and understanding for both the individual
suffering and those who want to support them. For more information, visit
http://danmcganntherapy.com.
At this point in the year Loyola is enjoying many victories of our school teams! Loyola
continues to thrive thanks to our impressive facilities, dedication & leadership of coaches,
staff and administration and most of all, the hard work, talent and enthusiasm of our
students!
We have so much to be proud of; we have so much to be grateful for!
Lynda McQueen – Council Chair
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September 2, 2014
Dear Families:
Welcome back to what promises to be another exciting academic year filled with opportunities for learning
within the context of our Catholic Faith! A special welcome to all of our students who may be joining our
Mississauga South Family of Schools, and, in particular, to our Junior Kindergarten students who are
beginning their journey in learning in their Catholic School. I hope that the summer was spent safely and
provided many memories for years to come.
You have chosen a Catholic education for your child. I encourage you to continue to advocate for the right to
a Catholic education, for as Pope Francis, our Holy Father, declares, “Catholic educational institutions offer to
all an approach to education that has as its aim the full development of the person, which responds to the
right of every person to access to knowledge. However, they are also called upon to offer, with full respect
for the freedom of each person and using the methods appropriate to the scholastic environment, the
Christian belief, that is, to present Jesus Christ as the meaning of life, the cosmos and history.” Jesus is indeed
at the very center of our mission in Catholic education. We will continue to celebrate the story of Jesus, and
of Catholic Education this year within the theme of Catholic Education Week, “Exploring Paths of Joy”. We
continue to walk with Jesus as did the disciples on the way to Emmaus.
The Mississauga South Family of Schools is a very active and vibrant Family of Schools where the love of
Christ can be found in our hallways, our classrooms and in our daily endeavors. The Family consists of 22
elementary schools and 4 secondary schools, all of which are served by extremely dedicated Administrators,
teachers and support staff who put the needs of every child first and truly believe in the potential of each and
every child. 8 parishes support our schools’ liturgical plans, working in partnership with teachers and students
to provide spiritual nourishment and development of our students and their teachers. Furthermore, our
school communities are privileged to be served by 4 dedicated trustees: Mario Pascucci (chair of the board,
Wards 1 and 3), Sharon Hobin (vice – char of the board, Wards 2 and 8), Peter Ferreira (Wards 6 and 11) and
Bruno Iannicca (Ward 7), each of whom brings with them a wealth of experience and a relentless passion for
Catholic Education and the success of all students.
The education of any child is indeed a co-operative endeavor. As parents, you are requested to be part of
your child’s education. Research has indicated that there is indeed a correlation between parental
involvement and student learning, achievement and well-being. You are encouraged to ask questions about
your child’s learning and to work collaboratively with your child’s teacher and school to ensure that your child
is receiving the highest quality Catholic Education. We look forward to continue working with you, your
child’s “first teacher”, as we endeavor to provide a high quality, Catholic education that supports the
spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully
today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.
I wish you, the families within the Mississauga South Family of Schools, a very successful and productive year
full of wonder and learning and witnessing the love our Lord has for us. Our vocation in providing your child
with the highest quality Catholic Education is a privilege and one we hold very dear; it is indeed a sacred
trust.
David Amaral
Superintendent of Education
Mississauga South Family of Schools
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Chaplaincy Report: D Smibert
Welcome Back Everyone!
I would like to say a special welcome to all Grade 9 students and everyone else who is new to the
Loyola community. I trust that your transition to Loyola has been a positive experience.
We have had a very positive start to this new school year. We have celebrated various School
Masses already. Our celebrants include Father Tim from St. Ignatius Parish. Thank you, Father Tim,
for your message to the school community on Faith and works. Your messages continue to fit in
with our virtues of the month; We are also pleased to have Father Francis continuing his Monday
morning visits at Loyola. He is available between 10am-12 noon every Monday, for students and
staff visits in the chaplain’s office.
I am also pleased to welcome Emily Nail, Youth Minister from St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Emily will
be visiting Loyola throughout the school year to promote youth activities for high school students at
the parish.
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Payment by credit or debit card
We are pleased to inform you that
Loyola Catholic Secondary School can
receive
student
payments
via
debit/credit cards (MasterCard and
Visa).
We encourage you to use this
convenient payment method as much as
possible. There are three ways you can
make payment by credit/debit:
a) Students/parents arrive at the main
office to pay by debit/credit card
b) Parents phone in to pay – You are not
required to personally visit the school.
c) By providing credit card information
with your son/daughter on an activity
payment form available on the school
website http://www.dpcdsb.org/loyol.
School:
What activity fees are
students expected to
pay at the school?
Are these fees
compliant with GAP
704.02, GAP 531 and
Policy 8.08?
$65
Yes
$20 Faith
What is the breakdown
Formation
of the fees (i.e., 20
$45 Yearbook,
retreat, 30 yearbook)
Student Agenda,
etc.
Theme Days
Yes also listed on
Is this information
our school
posted to the school
newsletter.
website?
Online Course Selection through myBlueprint: Loyola was one of 11 schools piloting My Blueprint for
school wide course selections for the school year 2014-15. This is a web-based software that allows students
to access their educational plan any place, at any time. Allowing students to submit their courses on-line is
only one of the many valuable features offered, along with Goal Setting, Resume and Cover Letter Writing,
Post-Secondary Planner and Financial Planner. It directly supports the Ministry’s comprehensive K-12
Education and Career/Life Planning Program designed to support students in becoming competent,
successful, and contributing members of Society. The document outlines the requirement for all students to
complete an Individual Pathway Plan with at least two entries on their plan per year.
Last year the new process resulted in close to 80% student participation, ie completing their course selections
with parental approval and activity payment by the end of January. With the continued practice of on-line
course selection we hope to see an upward trend in timely course selection which will ultimately lead to
building a timetable that best reflects student course interests. To date we have:
Activity Fee Payments: Letters were sent to the homes of those students who have outstanding activities
fees for the 2014-15 academic year. It is important that activity fees are received in a timely manner to
ensure proper programming is provided based on your son/daughter’s course requests. For more information
about the use of the Activity fee please refer to your son/daughter’s student handbook.
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New Course Change Procedures for 2014-15 Loyola’s Student Services Department introduced a new
protocol when making course changes. In order to increase efficiency in programming for all students,
course changes for the 2014-2015 academic year will be completed in a systematic and timely fashion. Any
students going into grades 10, 11 and 12, wishing to make level changes or changes to elective courses, did
the following (last year’s communique):
June 9th to June 23rd ,2014
Students came with a signed course change form and will then be seen on a first come first served basis by a
guidance counsellor. This time was exclusively set aside for grades 10 and 11 students.
Grade 12 or year 5 students are also able to come in during the last week of August to make level changes or
changes to electives. Counsellors will be available:
August 25 through August 28 , 2014
Students again came in with a signed course change form in order to meet with an available counsellor.
Students were reminded that late August is often a busy time for new students coming in to register at
Loyola, so decisions made early on may assist the efficiency in which a counsellor can meet with students.
Following these dates, the only changes that were permitted were level changes. Closing dates for those
changes were approximately one month following the start of the school year.
Graduating Loyola Warriors
Student Services would like to congratulate all 2014 Graduates. It has been a pleasure to help you reach your
goals and plan for your future. We wish you much success in all your future endeavors.
Grade 12, College/University Applications and 5th Year Requests:
We look forward to your return for your final year and encourage you to get involved and continue to
develop your leadership skills. Please keep in mind the following dates:
University applications are due January 14th, 2015 11:59 pm EST.
College applications are due February 1st, 2015.
Loyola College, University and Apprenticeship Fair October 16 6:30 to 8:30 (done)
Grade 11 Students of 2014-15
With your graduating year only one year away, you will be looking for your post-secondary next steps before
you know it. We advise that you do some research over the summer holidays in preparation for choosing
your grade 12 courses which is set to take place in November of 2014. Take the time to use My Blueprint
http://www.myblueprint.ca to research the post-secondary programs that most interest you and take note
of the required courses to gain entry into those programs. Whether you plan to take on an Apprenticeship,
go to University, the world of work or College, it is wise to choose courses that will best prepare you for
success in your chosen Pathway.
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Grade 10 Students of 2014-15
Loyola is fortunate to have two Specialist High Skills Major Programs (SHSM) that students can sign up for to
commence in their grade 11 year. Loyola offers an SHSM program for Landscape and Horticulture as well as
Sports. Both programs have five required components that will ultimately lead to a highly developed resume
boasting Sector Specific Certifications and a Red Seal Designation on the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
There are already several Universities and Colleges offering scholarships to students with an SHSM
designation on their Transcripts. Students interested in an Apprenticeship or the world of work will gain an
advantage over other students pursuing the same pathway because of the many hours of hands on training
obtained through the required sector specific co-operative education required component. For more
information about SHSMs, check the school website.
If you had gotten involved in one of the many clubs, teams or extracurricular activities available at Loyola, we
strongly encourage you to do so in your second year. The list is available on the school website.
Community Service Hours - Completing 40 hours of community service is a graduation requirement,
mandated by the Ministry of Education. Students will not receive a high school diploma, nor will they be able
to proceed to college or university without it. Approved activities are those performed to support a not-for
profit organization, such as a parish church, charitable foundation, food bank, community sports team, arts or
cultural association, children’s day camp, or seniors’ residence. The activity must be designed to be of benefit
to the community and for an agency that seeks to make a positive and ethical contribution to society.
Working for free for a “for-profit” organization, for a business or for an individual is not community service.
Examples of ineligible activities include walking your neighbour’s dog, babysitting young children at home or
for your neighbour, working for your family’s, neighbour’s or friend’s business, mowing your neighbour’s
lawn or shoveling their snow, activities related to hobbies, or performing duties in the home. Also ineligible
are activities that provide direct financial benefit or gain to the student or to the student’s family. More
information about eligible and ineligible activities, including a list of approved community service
opportunities, is available from Student Services. Students should consult with their guidance counselors if
there is any uncertainty about the validity of a proposed activity. The principal or designate has the right to
refuse hours that do not fall within the guidelines. Students must provide documented evidence of this
community service in the form of a letter on the agency’s or organization’s stationery, with a letterhead that
includes the agency’s name, address and phone number. This letter should include the following information:
• Student’s name
• Description of Activity
• Number of Hours
• Dates of Activity and Completion
• Supervisor’s name and contact information
• Supervisor’s Signature
For students graduating in June 2015, the deadline for completing community service hours is
Friday, March 13, 2015
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A Message from the Board
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga ON, L5R 1C5
(905) 890-1221
www.dpcdsb.org
September 30, 2014
Striving for the extraordinary!
A message to Parents and Guardians on our continued EQAO success
The recent release of EQAO results for Grades 3 and 6 reading, writing and mathematics, Grade 9
mathematics, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), show that Dufferin‐Peel has, once
again, matched or exceeded the provincial averages in each assessment area. This marks the sixth
consecutive year in which the percentage of our elementary students achieving or exceeding the provincial
standard has equalled or exceeded the provincial averages. The Grade 9 test results and the OSSLT results
represent the fifth straight year in which our secondary students exceeded the provincial performance. In
fact, the Dufferin‐Peel secondary results were between 4% and 13% higher than the provincial averages.
These results speak highly of our students and of you, their parents and guardians, who support their
education. They are also a clear reflection of the high degree of professionalism and dedication of our
teaching and support staff, the commitment of our administrators and of the board of trustees towards
supporting all students and ensuring their well‐being and continuous achievement. In addition, they speak to
the high level of collaboration, which to us, is reflective of a caring and committed Catholic school system.
EQAO assessments and the OSSLT are just two forms of measurement. In the context of the goals of the
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, no single assessment provides a complete picture of student
well‐being and/or achievement. However, as EQAO is used throughout the province to indicate student
success, we take great satisfaction in our collective efforts to honour results that demonstrate that
extraordinary lives are indeed growing with a great Catholic Education here in Dufferin‐Peel.
And, while we reflect with pride on our success, we continue to be collectively committed to our moral
purpose of supporting each and every student, from early years to vocation, through the goals outlined in our
Strategic Plan, System Strategic Direction, Catholic Board Learning Plan and Catholic Board Corporate Plan.
Congratulations to all on these very positive results and to the ongoing well‐being and success of our
students.
Thank you to all parents and guardians for choosing a Dufferin‐Peel Catholic education and for your
contribution and support as we work towards the continued success and well‐being of all students.
Mario Pascucci
John B. Kostoff
Chair of the Board
Director of Education
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic Education
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Safety First when dropping
students off at school
The safety of all children and staff must be
considered as paramount at all times when
dropping students off at school.
In the interest of SAFETY, we must re-enforce
our previous message …
FOLLOW THE RULES WHEN ENTERING OR
LEAVING THE SCHOOL!
There is only ONE entrance to the school
property. DO NOT DRIVE THE WRONG WAY!
On occasion, we have been forced to bring in
Police to direct traffic as safety rules are being
violated. We do not want accidents and injury,
and we hope you don’t either!
Thank you to those who exercise patience and
adhere to the rules in place, with regards to
this important matter.
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Cold and Flu Season
As cold and flu season approaches, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
continues to be vigilant in ensuring that our schools are clean and that our school
communities are educated regarding good hand hygiene and cough etiquette. These
practices are promoted on an ongoing basis, but as the prevalence of colds and flu
increases, our board increases the cleaning of contact surfaces, as well as reminds schools
to review cold and flu prevention with students and staff. Many resources are utilized from
our regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be contracted in public places
throughout the year. For example, cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are transferred
from person to person through hand contact. Cold and flu viruses typically peak from
December through February, but can start as early as October.
Regional Health Unit Resources
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing procedures, as well as other preventative
measures, as outlined in the various Peel Health and Wellington Dufferin Guelph (WDG)
resources available to you through their websites. As always, children who are unwell,
should be kept at home.
Flu Clinics
Also available on the Peel Health and WDG websites, are the schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit Peel Health website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Direct links to the above information can be found in the Parent Section of the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board website at www.dpcdsb.org
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A reminder of what was already sent:
Dear Parent/Guardian:
RE: School Uniform Policy
As you purchase new uniform items for your child, please remember our school
uniform policy:
o Navy blue McCarthy dress pants with logo
o Short or long sleeve navy blue crested rugby shirt
o Navy Polo Shirts can be worn in place of the rugby shirt.
o Only white or navy blue t-shirts or mock turtlenecks can be
worn under the long sleeve rugby uniform shirt
o Only white or navy blue t-shirts can be worn under the short
o Only solid black casual/dress shoes, closed back are to be
worn. No coloured logo on the shoe or white soles will be
permitted. No slippers, moccasins, sandals or boots are to be
worn.
o No hats, head scarves, bandanas
o No hoodies
Our Loyola uniform is a symbol of our unity and equality. It
is worn to teach responsibility to students and the
understanding that wearing the uniform will prepare
students for certain expectations in the employment world.
The uniform is also a tradition in Catholic schools and it
builds community.
In partnership, we can ensure that Loyola maintains a safe
and positive school culture, focused on student success.
Sincerely,
J. Giancola
Principal
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H.O.P.E. (Helping Other
People Everywhere)
Early in the new year, the HOPE
club will ask the Loyola
community to donate new mitts,
hats, scarves and socks for the
homeless. The club plans to go to
downtown Toronto to offer the
donated items to the homeless to
help them during the long and
cold winter season.
The HOPE club met every
Tuesday after school in room
109 to plan ways of Helping
Other People Everywhere.
Since the last newsletter,
HOPE continued the tradition
of honouring the school
custodians with HOPE’s
unique annual Custodian
Appreciation Dinner. HOPE
club members prepared a full
multi-cultural homemade pot
luck dinner, including
appetizers and desserts and
enjoyed a wonderful meal of
unity with Loyola’s dedicated
and hard-working custodians.
During the day, all students
were provided the opportunity
to sign Thank You cards for
our custodians, and the
students were very grateful
for this opportunity to show
their appreciation of our clean
and safe school.
Next, the HOPE club set up
the display case for the virtue
of December, Hope. The
creative skills of the club
were utilized in an attractive
and meaningful display
relating to the Advent season
before Christmas.
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Loyola community to donate
new mitts, hats, scarves and
socks for the homeless. The
club plans to go to downtown
Also in Semester 2, the HOPE
club will continue with its
Valentine’s Day charity bake sale
followed by a visit to Carmel
Heights Senior’s Residence for
some companionship with the
elderly.
MOSDELL’S MEANING
You have nothing to fear
as long as you have HOPE
The HOPE club continues to meet
every Tuesday after school in
room 109 to plan ways of Helping
Other People Everywhere.
New members are always
welcome. HOPE to see you
there!!
Yearbook wins Third Prize in Canadian Yearbook Review by. C. Lorraway.
Congratulations to the yearbook crew for winning third place in a national
yearbook competition:
Yolanda Fang
Kareem MacIntosh Small
Rachel Wagner
Dariuz Kuzba
Hilda Mauricio
Drucilla Gary
Your yearbook teacher, Mrs Lorraway, is very proud of you!!!
Thank you for assistance from Mrs Matyszchuk, Mrs Condotta, Ms Helsdon and
Ms Riad and the photos from Ms Dugo, Ms Koleva and Thomas Piekut.
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Co-op – Gain Hands-on Skills and Test Drive a Career
Many local businesses accept co-op students to provide them with opportunities to learn lifelong skills or to “test-drive” a career. Students have been placed in businesses such as:
 The Trades: auto service, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, industrial machining, framing,
home renovations
 The Professions: accounting, law, medical, administrative, teaching, veterinary,
architecture, physiotherapy
 The Arts: graphic design, fashion design, cosmetology, cooking, baking, music retail,
media (TV production), theatre production
 SHSM: fitness, retail, horticulture and landscaping
 Other ideas?? See a co-op teacher to discuss your interests and ideas
The following businesses accept co-op students after an application process. Please see the coop teachers for details:
 Credit Valley and Trillium Hospitals (nursing, physiotherapy and non-nursing)
 Keaton Centre (for the trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning - HVAC)
 Mississauga News (journalism and photography)
 Mississauga Business Times (advertising and marketing departments)
 Peel Regional Police (at the Brampton office - clerical only)
 Rogers TV (production, administration and editing)
 Salt & Light Catholic TV (technical, production and administration)
 Army Reserve of the Canadian Forces (Soldier Level 1 training)
 Brampton Courts (Crown Attorney’s office, Legal Aid and Victim Witness Assistance)
 Local 27 Carpenter’s Union (carpentry and construction)
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Co-op Credits
Students have a choice of earning 2, 3 or 4 credits in co-op. Any 2 of these credits will satisfy the
Group 1, 2 and 3 requirements towards graduation with an OSSD.
Co-op students attend their placement every Monday to Friday, except for every other Monday
they attend co-op class at Loyola. The number of credits earned is based on the length of time
the student is at co-op:
2 Credit Co-op – student spends 3.5 hours per day at co-op the placement
3 Credit Co-op – student spends 5 hours per day at the co-op placement
4 Credit Co-op – student spends 7 hours per day at the co-op placement
Choosing Co-op – Select COP 20 or COP 30 or COP 40 on the course selection sheet, depending
on how many credits you would like to earn.
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Dual Credits and Co-op – Start College NOW!!
This semester, 6 students enrolled in Dual Credit program, College courses that are offered for
high school students to give them an opportunity to gain confidence in earning College credits.
Students were enrolled in Digital Animation and Studio Production courses at Humber College
and at Seneca College, and there are many more courses offered in Dual Credits at other
Colleges. There is no financial burden on the student, as the program covers the cost of bus
tickets, textbooks and tuition. These students all enjoyed their College experience and look
forward to attending full time in September. See the co-op teachers for more information on
the variety of Dual Credit opportunities at George Brown, Humber, Sheridan and Seneca
Colleges, or go to the Dufferin-Peel Board website under Programs/Secondary/Dual Credits for a
list of the Dual Credits offered this September.
Co-op Opens Doors to The Trades
OYAP – Level 1 – Start Your Career in the Trades
Three students enrolled in the OYAP Level 1 Auto Service Technician course at Centennial
College. After completing their co-op hours at local auto shops, the students enrolled full time
at Centennial to begin earning their Level 1 Apprentice as an Auto Service Technician. Like Dual
Credits, the tuition cost, textbook and transportation are paid for by the program. What a great
opportunity for students to begin their career while they finish their high school requirements.
See the Co-op teachers for more information on other OYAP opportunities in the Trades, such as
Level 1 in Baker, Cook, Baker, Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumber and Electrician, or go to the
Dufferin-Peel Board website under Programs/Secondary/Dual Credits and scroll down to the
bottom for a list of the OYAP Level 1 programs offered next school year.
Questions? Please contact the co-op teachers Ms McFadden and Ms Rego who are located in
Student Services.
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Graduation Corner
Upcoming Dates
Plans are well on their way for the 2015 Graduation events. Students have been informed of these
dates through an assembly in September and a letter and pamphlet have been sent home.
October 20
Graduation Baby photos were due. Email photo
and write
up to loyolababygrads2015@gmail.com
October 30
Ms. Heist
Graduation Sweatshirt and Hoodie orders due to
November 17 – November 21
Graduation Dinner Dance Deposit due to
Attendance $20
Last week before Christmas Holidays
Book your graduation photo sitting
January 6 – January 20
Graduation Photos – 15 minute sessions $30
cheque payable to Edge Imaging
February 2 – March 13
Graduation Ceremony Fee collection $90
May 8
Graduation Dinner Dance final payment due $65
May 14, May 20 – May 22
Graduation Table Forms due from Dinner Dance
table organizers
June 1
Graduation Rehearsal
Monday, June 22
Grad Dinner Dance
Thursday, June 25
Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony
In order for graduates to partake in the commencement ceremony in June with their classmates, they
need to complete the 40 hours of community service by March 13th. Students should verify their
graduation status with their guidance counselors. More detailed information can be found in the
pamphlet and letter sent home on September 18th.
Please forward any questions to Ms. Heist at ext. 66126 after school.
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LOYOLA BREAKFAST
PROGRAM
The Loyola Breakfast Program has
just celebrated its 5th year of
providing students with a hot,
nutritious breakfast free of charge,
two mornings per week. We had an
average of 80 students per day come
through our program.
While we had to fundraise to keep the
program viable, we could not have
managed without the generous
support provided by the Boy’s and
Girl’s Club of Peel (Breakfast 4 Kids)
and Loblaw’s (Breakfast for
Learning) programs.
Thank you to all of the many student
volunteers for helping to keep this
program alive. Helping others is what
we like to think LOYOLA is all
about, and you have certainly
displayed that this year.
The Library Corner:
By Mrs. E. Odozor (Teacher-Librarian)
This corner features two excellent
online databases: Canada in
Context and Science in Context.
Students can access these
resources from anywhere at any
time. A concise note regarding
the content of each has been
provided for your information.
Both Canada in Context and
Science in Context are available
through Loyola Library webpage
at www.dpcdsb.org/loyol Learning – Library – Online
Databases – Infotrac (a password
is required; ask any of the library
staff for the password).
After a great year of mentoring, the Link Leaders wish the grade 9’s the best in their future at Loyola, and
especially encourage them to get involved in school activities and to stay focused on succeeding in their
classes in the years that follow.
Three of the Link Leaders who displayed outstanding participation in the Link Crew spirit were rewarded at
the X-awards celebration in June. Congratulations to our grade 11 leader, Diana Papp; and to our graduating
grade 12 leaders, Vanessa Deenan and Brandon Lo.
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Link Crew Leaders have been selected for next year, and training started in June. The next major training
days will be in August as we prepare to welcome next year’s Grade 9’s on Orientation Day. Based on the
energy, laughs and enthusiasm from our session in June, next year’s Link Leaders will be an awesome team
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Awards Ceremony by S. Compagnon
On October 23, over 250 students gathered in the school’s cafetorium for
breakfast to celebrate the outstanding academic successes of our students.
Congratulations to all of the students who made the Honour Roll for the
2013/2014 school year and our Special Award winners.
Subject Award Winners
Academic Resource
Grade 9:
Erica Pugsley
Gr 10:
Sarah DeSousa
Gr11:
Jacob Collins
ESL
Carson Wu
Co-operative Education
Cassandra Labao
Computer Studies
Michael Lizzi
Hirmiz Delscher
English
Business Studies
Gr 9:
Sophie Haley
Ryan Hanula
Gr 10:
Hibah Khan
Gr 11:
Amber Cornelius
Kevin Humeniuk
Career Studies
Gr 10:
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Stephanie Nakashima
Alicia Thomas
Gr 9
Sarah Carreiro
Erica Pugsley
Samantha Bradford
Gr 10
Sherie Nogueira
Madeleine Reid
Michael Lizzi
Gr 11
Justin Tyityian-Hull
Justin Henriques
Thomas Piekut
Health and Physical Education
Religion
Gr 9
Gr 10
Gr 11
Kayla Wormsbecher
Amy Matyszczuk
Jose Power
Lucy Gunarova
Chijioke Anekwuonye
Gr 9
Katrina Braga
Sancia Sebastian
Karl Mendoza
Gr10
Magdalena Kaczmarczyk
Natalie Posella
Luc Dupuy
Alysha Morgado
Jeannine Fontyn
Gr 11
Deschler Hermiz
Erykah Hughes-Leacock
Mathematics
Thomas Piekut
Gr 9
Gr 10
Liam O’Shea
Michael Matyszczuk
Alana Morris
Science
Alexandra Crammer-Byng
Gr 9
Michael Matyszczuk
John Hanna
Katherine Koomson
Gr 10
Jelena Vulic
Megan Pietrobon
Erica Rodrigues
Gr 11
Molly Brown
Thomas Piekut
Michael Gomes
Alanna Morris
Andrew Durant
Mathematics continued …
Gr 11
Joseph Garra
Yolanda Xiaoyu
Patricia Marukot
Civics
Moderns
Gr 9
Kayla Wormsbecher
Phoebe Tran
John Hanna
Gr 10
Loic Ntibarigobeka
Ethan McQueen
Canadian and World Studies
Gr 10
Gr 11
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Lucia Gunarova
Gr 9
Ryan Hanula
Michael Lee
John Wanjiru
Gr 10
Erica Rodrigues
Nathan Lam
Jose Araujo
Gr 11
Molly Brown
Mia Colavito
Agatha Tymczak
Darya Shyroka
Technological Studies
Exploring Technologies
Computer Engineering:
Michael Lee
Luc Tran
Gr10
Gr 11
Communications Technology:
Darya Shyroka
Technological Design:
Meagan McSorley
Green Industries
Hospitality and Tourism
Nathan Lam
Maurissius Winata
Marcos Suarea
Gr 10
Gr 11
Healthcare
Sophia Yanishevsky
Andrea Serralde
Amberly Hoven
Molly Brown
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Gr 10
Gr 11
Isabella Pellegrino
Shavayah Mahoney-Tibby
Visual Arts and Media:
Gr 9
Noor Khabaz
Amy Matyszczuk
Gr 10
Natalie Posella
Alanna Morris
Teresa Trinh
Gr 11
Gabriel Tran
Gr 9
Joanna Mazur
Gr 10
Gregory Thung
Jennifer Glugosh
Gr 11
Andrew Munn
Music:
Dramatic Performing Arts
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Loic Ntibarigobeka
Jacob Collins
Special Awards of Distinction
Rachel Miller Award:
Recipient: Mateusz Brzezinski
This award was donated by Mrs. Miller in memory of her daughter, Rachel, who died of
Reyes Syndrome. It is presented to a student in grade 9 who relates well with his/her fellow
students and teachers and who shows a high level of cooperation.
Joseph Hugel Award of Excellence:
Recipient: Ethan McQueen
This award is presented by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to the top grade
10 student in recognition of academic excellence.
Loyola Literary Award:
Recipients:
Gr 9 Julia Dorbolo
Gr 10 Dominik Wrona
Gr 11 Eve Hammond
This year, our school has introduced a new award, the Loyola Literary Award, which goes to
the students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 who have shown the most interest in reading by
achieving the highest score in the Accelerated Reader Program.
Loyola Catholic Student Award:
Recipients:
Gr 9 Spencer Herrington
Gr 10 Magdalena Kaczmarczyk
Gr 11 Molly Brown
An award is presented at each grade level to a student who exhibits a high degree of Catholic
values. The recipient demonstrates through attitude and behaviour the attributes of a positive
Catholic role model in the Loyola community.
*A description of the Awards Program at Loyola can be found on our website
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL/Guidance+Courses/
Computer Studies by L. Skira
NEW!!! 3-D PRINTER IN ROOM 218
learn how to create your own 3D object or character take a computer studies/science course.
NEW!!! IDC4UW - IDC4UW - Interactive Web Development
Grade 12 University/College (no pre-requisite course required).
The course has been previously offered at Loyola and it is now back and running next year.
NEED A JOB IN THE FUTURE?! COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL BOUND?
ARE YOU INTERESTSED IN….
o MAKING YOUR OWN GAMES?
o POSTING YOUR OWN GAMES ONLINE?
o GETTING HITS?
o GAME DEVELOPMENT?
o LEARNING PROGRAMMING THROUGH GAME
DEVELOPMENT?
o LEARNING
JAVA/PYTHON/JAVASCRIPT/HTML5/CSS/PHPMYSQL/APPI
NVENTOR/
o MAKERBOT/C++
o SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT?
o APP DEVELOPMENT?
o WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT?
o DATABASE MANAGEMENT?
o NETWORK ADMINISTRATION?
o COMPUTER HARDWARE?
o 3-D PRINTING?
o GETTING YOUR GROUP 3 CREDIT?
o TAKING AN ELECTIVE?
o MAKING GAMES AND PLAYING GAMES?
o FMFFFF :) FIVE MINUTE FRIENDSHIP FUN FREE
FRIDAYS?
o RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR RESUME IN ICT?
YOU NEED TO KNOW PROGRAMMING!
TAKE A COURSE IN COMPUTER STUDIES/SCIENCE…
GROUP 3 AND/OR ELECTIVE COURSES
ICS20 - Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10, open
ICS3C - Introduction to Computer Programming, Grade 11 College
ICS3U – Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11 University
ICS4C – Computer Programming, Grade 12 College
ICS4U – Computer Science, Grade 12 University
IDC4UW - Interactive Web Development, Grade 12
University/College
WOULD YOU LIKE A CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO AND RESUME?
COMPUTER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
take 3 years/courses in COMPUTER STUDIES/SCIENCE
Quoi de Neuf? News from the Moderns Department
Europe trip: March break 2015
This coming March break, a group of students will be going on a 13-day trip to Europe to visit
amazing cities: Berlin, Munich, Dresden (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic), Innsbruck
(Austria), Lucerne, Zurich (Switzerland) & Paris (France). If you would like to register on the
trip, come see Ms. Therrien in room 231 or Ms. Danko-Dumais in room 112.
Café Français 2014
On Thursday, November 20th 2014, at 7 o’clock, Loyola hosted its second French Café.
Students taking Core French and Extended French courses, from grades 9 to 12 showcased
their French skills. The night consisted of singing and dancing, watching assignment video
clips made by students & French trivia. Complimentary French pastries & coffee were
served.