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4010 Sladeview Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 6B1 Telephone: (905) 820-9822 • Fax: (905) 820-1753
Principal’s Report
By J. Giancola
We have successfully begun the school
year in our New Loyola. After 10 years
our dream has finally become a reality.
Students, parents, and staff have
patiently waited for our new facility and
it was worth the wait. The facility is
state of the art with a number of special
features such as: a lecture hall, six
modern science labs, a greenhouse, large
chapel, three gymnasiums, a large
exercise room and an all-purpose artificial field with a rubberized track. We were also
able to introduce the following new specialty programs: Hospitality, Cosmetology
and Healthcare.
We would like to welcome our new Vice Principal, Mr. Arthurs, to Loyola along with
new teachers: Mr. Romanek, Ms. Burza, and Mr. Habib. We would also like to
welcome back teachers returning from leaves: Ms. Pinchak and Ms. Lamanna.
Finally, a welcome to our ERWs: Mr. Malott, Ms. Tristao and Ms. Marquis and
Long Term Occasional Teachers: Ms. Fijan, Mr. Cornwall, Mr. O’Gorman, Ms.
Koleva, and Ms. Henley.
On September 4th we had our ribbon cutting ceremony at the school. Our mayor
and our MPP were in attendance. In September we celebrated our beginning of the
school year mass on our brand new field. We also had our first home football game
and we won the game 41 to 7. The school also participated in the Head for a Cure
Run and we raised $4,000 for cancer research.
In October, we had our first University and College Fair. We had representatives from
40 Colleges and Universities and over 400 parents and students attended. Loyola also
had two assemblies: MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and Crime Stoppers.
In October we also had our Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding achievements
in academics and our over 400 students on the Honour Roll.
On November 6th we celebrated the Blessing of our school by our Bishop. It was a
great event and was well attended by students, parents, staff and special guests. We
would like to thank our Trustee Sharon Hobin, our Superintendent Cathy Saytar and
our Parish Priests Monsignor Shields, Fr. Silvio and Fr. Francis for being visible,
accessible, and supportive to everyone in the Loyola community.
November 2012
Chaplain’s Report
By D. Smibert
Welcome back everyone for the 2012-2013 school year. It’s been a very busy fall here at the
New Loyola. Whenever you move into something new, there is always a lot of extra work,
but gradually we are getting settled into our classrooms and work spaces. It is such a joy to
be in such a wonderful new facility, which includes a larger Chapel. We had the opportunity
to celebrate our Opening School Mass on Friday, September 28th. A special thanks to our
Celebrant Monsignor Shiels, along with Father Francis. This is the first time in over 20 years
that we have all been together, celebrating mass at the same time, as we were outside on the
new field, under a clear blue sky.
We have also started our retreat program for the school year with the grade 9’s at Queen of
Apostles and the grade 10’s at the Good Shepherd Centre Homeless Shelter. Our grade 11’s
began their retreats at the end of October and our grade 12’s will begin in the later part of
November.
As of January 2013, our school newsletters will be produced in
electronic form. The newsletter will be posted on our school website,
and families also have the option of getting the newsletter sent
directly to their email.
If you are interested in having a copy of the school newsletter emailed
to you 4 times per year (February, April, June, November), please fill out
the form below and drop it off in the Main Office.
*please print*
Name:
Email Address:
Thank You!
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From Your Catholic School Trustee
By: Sharon Hobin
Well we seem to have survived “Sandy”!
Thank God that our schools came through
the storm and our students and staff are
doing well except for many indoor
recesses! I have been so impressed with the
many wonderful events taking place in our
schools and with the continuing outreach to
those less fortunate. And of course this
includes the work of our school councils
and student governments. I have been
privileged to have witnessed and
participated in Student Award Presentations
honouring secondary students who have
acquired Honour Roll status with averages
of over 80 %. As well, we celebrate students
who are winning subject and social justice
awards. At Loyola we have a very high
number of Honour Roll students. Students,
parents, teachers and trustees are proud of
these secondary young people who work
hard and are so dedicated. Congratulations!
As well, sincere congratulations to those
parents who have stepped up to the plate to
participate and contribute to our Catholic
School Councils. This is an essential part of
Dufferin-Peel. We have had school councils
for many years before they were ever
mandated by the government. In fact,
Dufferin-Peel has been a template for the
government mandated school councils and
PIC, which is our CCCSC or Central
Committee for Catholic School Councils. I
really do encourage you to attend these
meetings. They are invaluable to learn more
about your children’s school and to
contribute opinions and suggestions to the
council. Again, my sincere thanks to all the
parent and teacher volunteers!
EQAO
We have seen the outcome of the hard work
of students, teachers and parents in the
results of this year’s EQAO report. We have
surpassed the results of the province and
that of our co-terminus board, Peel. We
have seen a big improvement in Applied
Math. I hope that even though our funding
has been cut we can continue on this path of
excellence. Our Programs Department
provided a report to the trustees pertaining
to the EQAO results to date and plans for
the future. Here is an excerpt. “The board
will continue to establish and maintain
empowering relationships through the
alignment of staff, teams and partnerships
throughout the system. Support teams that
will remain in place for the 2012/2013
include: Catholic Board Learning Team,
Catholic School Learning Teams, Family
of Schools Learning Teams, Principal
Learning Teams, Secondary Program
Council, School Councils, and Catholic
Caring Community and Culture Action
Teams. Some practices and strategies that
will continued to be employed include:
co?planning/co-teaching, teaching and
learning critical pathways, professional
learning cycles, principal learning
sessions, Family of Schools meetings,
focused conversations, and School
Effectiveness District Support Processes. .
Critical to improved student achievement
and well-being is our commitment to
monitoring and evaluation efforts in Year
3. Findings from these processes will also
serve to help inform the board’s next
three-year instructional plan. Essential to
monitoring and evaluation activities is a
more in-depth examination of student
evidence, student voice and student work,
to ensure the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
commitment that all students can learn:
“Each one called by name” (Isaiah 43:7).
Important Article
An article by Tim Johnson that appeared in
Canadian Family really brings home the
message of the importance and impact of
Catholic education for our children. It is an
excellent article from the perspective of a
parent whose daughter has entered Catholic
secondary school. “Catholic schools make
the care of students a priority, if Kennedy’s
case is any example. Patrick notes that she
and Kennedy get plenty of feedback from
teachers…….while Religion classes and
social justice activities have had a very big
impact on Kennedy’s life……Mrs. Baird
continues “And what many other parents
across the country appreciate is having an
option of a system that recognizes God,
that keeps collective rights alive, and that
celebrates social justice and moral values.
If the public and Catholic systems
amalgamate, they know that option will be
lost forever.”
Director’s Message
Last week our Director John Kostoff sent a
letter to our school councils congratulating
them and asking them to be spokespeople
for Catholic education. Here is an excerpt.
“What is just as important are that the
voices of parents and guardians, who
chose Catholic education, are sending
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their children to Catholic schools. Those
who oppose Catholic education are strong
and well organized and use every
opportunity to portray Catholic education
as a system that is antiquated and no
longer responds to the needs of society. In
fact, you know that Catholic education is a
vibrant system of education, a faith filled
system of education and one that reflects
values and engages in discussions from a
myriad of perspectives. Our schools are
staffed by professional educators, whether
they are Principals or Teachers and our
student achievement records indicate our
success.”
Blessing and Items
We celebrated the Solemn Blessing of
Loyola Catholic Secondary School on
November 6th at 7:00. This is the
culmination of many years of hard work,
dedication and true belief that someday the
students of the Loyola community would
have the programs they deserve. And to
date, all of the new courses are full. Sincere
thanks to the Province of Ontario for the
funding for the school and the City of
Mississauga and Councilor Katie Mahoney
for the funding for the field which benefits
Loyola and the entire community. This just
goes to show the true power of prayer!
Thanks also to Katie Mahoney who, along
with the school, is working on solving some
of the traffic issues. I do ask you to use the
Kiss and Ride. Remember at the old school
we did not have a Kiss and Ride.
You will find many excellent pieces of
information about Dufferin-Peel on our
board web site at www.dpcdsb.org. I will be
visiting school council meetings, school
events and participating in school Masses
and liturgies over the next school year. As
well, the board will be meeting to discuss
the impact of the current funding cuts and
how they will impact our budget. Despite
the cuts we always endeavour to deliver
quality Catholic education to our students. I
encourage you to speak up for Catholic
education. Your children will be the
beneficiaries of your concern and voices.
As ever, you may contact me with any
questions or concerns that you may have.
May the good Lord always hold you in the
palm of His hand.
Guidance Department
By: A. Zagar
College and University Visits
On Thursday, October 18, Loyola hosted a college and university fair, with close to 50
representatives from Ontario universities and colleges in attendance, as well as a few from outside
the province. This event allowed both grade eleven and twelve students and parents to meet
personally with the representatives to discuss post-secondary options. The fair was a great success
and the feedback was very positive.
Students should continue their research by visiting http://www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL/Guidance. This
website has valuable information and links to various post-secondary institutions and other helpful
sites.
University Applications
The deadline for university applications is January 16, 2013. The application is completed on line at www.ouac.on.ca. Personal
Identification Numbers (PIN) are required to access the COMPASS 101 application. These numbers were distributed to students in
mid-November. Workshops will be offered to students to explain the application process, and a tutorial on the procedure is available
at the OUAC site. Students should also visit www.electronicinfo.ca, a database of all Ontario university programs.
College Applications
February 1, 2013 is the due date for college applications in order to receive equal consideration. The college application is completed
online at www.ontariocolleges.ca. Special identification numbers are not required, and workshops will be held to explain the college
application process. There is also a tutorial available at the Ontario colleges’ site.
Reminder to all students graduating in June 2013
The deadline for submitting evidence of the completion of 40 hours of community service is Monday, January 14, 2013.
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,
until this requirement is met.
Registration Forms for the 2013-14 School Year
During November and December, counsellors will be providing information about course selections to grade eight students from
Loyola’s family of elementary schools. A special evening presentation will take place on Tuesday, December 11 at 7 pm for parents of
elementary school students.
In January, the guidance department will be visiting classrooms to discuss options for next year and to explain the registration process.
Like in previous years, students will choose their courses online, print off the course selection sheet, and then submit this form along
with the $65 activity fee to the guidance office. The fee and the course selection forms with parental signature are due Tuesday,
February 19, 2013.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
On Wednesday, November 7, the grade nine students spent the day at their parents’ workplace to observe them at work and to gain a
better understanding of the employability skills required for success. The experience can help them make appropriate course selections
and clarify their goals for the future.
Student Services Staff
Ms. Barnet, counsellor (A - G)
Ms Compagnon, counsellor (H - J)
Ms. Dugo, counsellor (K - O)
Ms. Zagar, counsellor (P - Z)
Ms. Fernandes, secretary
Ms. Bishop, child youth worker
Ms. Rego, co-op teacher
Ms. McFadden, co-op teacher
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News From Parent Council
Co-Operative Education
By: Lynda McQueen,
Co-Chair Parent Council
Congratulations to the co-op students who are stepping outside of
the school to test-drive a career. After completing self-assessment
exercises that matched their interests and skills with a desired
occupation, rehearsing effective interview skills, updating their
resumes, preparing cover letters, and learning health and safety
strategies, the students are fully engaged in their real-world
experience. To discuss test-driving your career, please make an
appointment with the Co-op teachers to arrange a placement. Please
see the chart below for just some of the trades and professions that
Loyola students can participate in through a co-op course.
After a tremendous amount of thought and effort of issues large
and small by Mr. Giancola and his staff, the opening of our new
school, in the spirit we’ve come to know at Loyola, the New
Loyola came to be!
We will be forever thankful to Trustee Sharon Hobin who
championed the cause, acting in good faith that our request would
be answered, despite changes in government, new government
policies... who knew who to talk to at times? We have our
Principal, Mr. Giancola, Teacher, Miss Dugo, past Parent Council
Chairs Laurie Eschli, Louise Aube and Karen Becke, and many
others to thank for their consistent efforts and support to get us to
4010 Sladeview Crescent!
Profession
Profession
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Auto Detailing
Auto Service Technicians
Computer Graphics
Computer Technician
Cooking or Baking
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Education
Eldercare
Esthetics
Event Planning
Fashion
Fitness Trainer
Hairstyling & Makeup
Hospital care
Horticulture
Interior Design
Jewellery Design & Production
Journalism
Landscaping
Law
Media Production
Medical Assistant
Photography
Picture Framing
Retail Stores
Salon and Spa
Security
Social Work
Soldier – Level 1
Teacher Assistant
The Construction Trades:
Carpentry
Electrical
Fabricating
Floor Installation
HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning)
Home Renovation
Plumbing
Sheet Metal Work
Television Broadcasting and Production
Veterinarian Technician
One cannot help but feel gratitude and pride as we see students in
our new Loyola learning and interacting with friends, fellow
students and staff and with the new programs that further address
our students’ interests and educational goals! This is truly an
exciting time for our community and we are blessed!
Moving forward & keepin’ it positive!
IT’S MANDATORY
FOR ALL GRADE 10 STUDENTS
OSSLT
WHO: All Grade 10 Students
WHAT: Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Test (OSSLT)
WHEN: April 11, 2013, 8:00am
WHERE: Loyola C.S.S.
WHY: Mandatory Graduation
Requirement
Dual Credits – Attend College and Co-op
Some of the co-op students are also enrolled in college courses AT
THE SAME TIME as they are completing their high school
diploma requirements and attending a co-op placement. These
students attend college one or two days of the week, and then their
co-op class and co-op placement the other days. They are all
enjoying their college courses, getting high marks and adjusting
as college students. This is a great way for students to try college
life and earn high school credits at the same time. Transportation
is provided, as well as textbooks and tuition. For more
information, contact a co-op teacher or guidance counselor.
LOOK FOR: Frequent in-school
practice sessions and assignments/tests
that parallel OSSLT requirements
For more information and preparation
materials parents can go to
www.eqao.ca
www.dpcdsb.org/loyola
For a list of updated Dual Credit courses, please go to the Dual
Credits site of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board,
or see the Co-op teachers as soon as possible.
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“Planting trees was a
really fun experience!”
As a student in Loyola’s Green SHSM Program in
Horticulture and Landscaping, I have had many
opportunities to get outside and to get a feel for
-Michael T.
what this industry is all about. We have kept busy
working inside our greenhouse and outside.
Our class organized our school’s activities for National Tree Day,
held on September 26th, 2012. Our Green Industries class visited
PAO Horticulture in North Oakville to pick out trees to plant on our
school property. We chose four Serviceberry trees for their beautiful
fall colour, spring blossom and berry. We planted the Serviceberry
trees in the parking lot along with ornamental grasses that we chose
at PAO on our class trip. To prepare for the planting on National
Tree Day, we spent several days organizing, making
calls for donations, creating t-shirts, digging holes,
“I enjoy being outside-removing sod and preparing the trees and seedlings.
On National Tree Day, we were joined by five other
and singing Bohemian
classes, including Mr. Henley, Mr. D’Sousa, Ms.
-Connor R.
Rapsody.”
Ferreira, Mr. Cornwall, and Ms. Boily’s classes.
These classes helped plant 100 coniferous seedlings.
Afterward, our class cleaned up the property and
spread mulch in our new beds. It was a great day and we really felt
like we were doing something positive for our school and for the
environment.
PAO Horticultural, on Trafalgar Road, delivered the large trees, the
soil and the mulch. The company has also donated a pyramidal
English Oak to be planted in front of our school chapel next year.
They will crane the tree into place. It will be and amazing event!
“I feel really good in class. I
like planting a lot. I also
really liked the chickadees
landing on my hand so I
could feed them at
Riverwood.”
-Simon D.
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“Working my way
through the tree
identifying course, I can
now identify most trees
on walks and on my
own front yard! It’s
really cool!”
The students of the Horticulture and Landscape SHSM and
the Green Industries classes have been spending rainy
Wednesdays at the Riverwood Conservancy. The students
have been participating in the Riverwood’s Tree Identification
Certification process. Each week, the students are introduced to a
new family of trees and are taught how to identify different species
of trees by leaf, bark, bud, scar, and silhouette. The students have
been successfully working toward their certification and learning
how to use a field manual. This program has been a valuable
experience for the students, getting them on their feet and providing
them with the opportunity to learn through experience amongst their
peers and with professionals outside the classroom.
-Christina T.
“The SHSM course
allows me to pursue my
dream of being a
landscape architect.”
-Derick M.
Inside our Greenhouse, we’ve been busy planting and
caring for several different seeds, including peas, beans,
carrots, basil, beets, lettuce and cucumbers. Students have
observed the process of seed germination and growth in
the greenhouse attached to our classroom. As the seeds
have grown, students have transplanted and cared for their
“crops”. It has been a real blessing to have our greenhouse facility
within our new Loyola building.
Within our classroom, students have been creating their own designs
for Christmas wreaths made out of pine cones, spruce cones and
other natural objects. Students have wired their cones onto their
metal wreath forms and added elements such as dried berries, nuts
and acorns and bows, to embellish their designs. As part of the
floral design unit, student learn simple methods of floral arranging.
First, we use artificial flowers and greenery to create practice
arrangements of different forms. Next we arrive to a well-stocked
floral cooler in class and we create fresh floral arrangements to be
assessed in class. These projects are helpful in preparing students
for successful work placements.
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“I feel like an artist in
Ms. Healy’s class!”
-Aries N.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all of the students who made the Honour Roll for the 2011/2012 school year. Along with other Special Award
winners, Honour Roll students from grades 9, 10 and 11 were acknowledged at Loyola’s Awards Ceremony. On the afternoon of
Thursday, October 11, over 450 people gathered in the school’s cafetorium to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our
students. The ceremony was followed by a reception, catered by the hospitality class, in the front atrium.
Subject Award Winners:
Academic Resource
Grade 9
Jacob Collins
Kaitlyn Robinson
Grade 10
Andrea Possella
Brandon Lo
Grade 11
Justin Rapier
Nicholas Saab
Career Studies
Grade 10
Nicole Pacheco
Laryssa Wynnyckyj
Co-operative Education
Grade 11
Masood Shoaib
Computer Studies
Grade 10
Kevin Warner
Grade 11
Mitchell Mohorovich
ESL Junior Award Mariam Youssef
ESL Senior Award Ying Xin(Aries) Niu
Business Studies
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Christopher Megraw
Molly Brown
Meagan Swirla
Natalie Janowski
Michael Mercieca
Meryl Mariano
English
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Christopher Megraw
Fernando Davila Hernandez
Patricia Marukot
Maia Girard
Natalie Janowski
Donnel Varkey George
Pocholo Jacinto Del Prado
Kelly Sovereign
Jessica Rutherford
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Health and Physical Education
Grade 9
Denise Ferrada
Molly Brown
Michael Soucy
Grade 10
Scott Labella
Nicole Pacheco
Grade 11
David Storey
Derick Medeiros
Mathematics
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Nazar Romanenko
Molly Brown
Jacob Collins
Christopher Ally
Gino Salayo
Nikita Kochnev
Meryl Mariano
David Saweris
Diana Saweris
Moderns
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Italian
Spanish
Religion
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Science
Grade 9
Darya Shyroka
(Extended French)
Alexis Lubuguin (Core French)
Katreena Dalisay
(Applied French)
Lynda Zolcinski (Core French)
Tricia Prollamante
(Extended French)
Yoann Monteiro (Core French)
Laura Pelletier
(Extended French)
Krzysztof Moskwa
(Extended French)
Reta Bodagh
Juan Buitrago
Camille Calalang
Denise Ferrada
Bridget Rogers
Jenna Paddey
Yoann Monteiro
Kelly Sovereign
Anton Ibrahim
Grade 10
Grade 11
Christopher Megraw
Jorge Abrego
Nikita Kochnev
Kresimir Stebih
Adara Manamperi
Elyssa Lumbres
David Saweris
Diana Saweris
Social Science and Civics
Grade 10 Civics Natalie Janowski
Lynda Zolcinski
Social Sciences:
Grade 9
Nicholas Blake
Molly Brown
Thomas Piekut
Grade 10
Jessica Igunbor
Natalie Janowski
Lynda Zolcinski
Grade 11
Jessica Corrigan
Albert Nguyen
Elyssa Lumbres
Technological Studies
Exploring Technologies
Grade 9
Maurissius Winata
Thomas Piekut
Computer Engineering
Grade 10
Nicholas Amorin
Grade 11
Mateusz Rogozinski
Communications Technology
Grade 10
Primo Noegroho
Grade 11
Martin Archila
Technological Design
Grade 11
Monika Pobiedzinski
Green Industries
Grade 11
Derick Medeiros
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Grade 9
Thomas Piekut
Grade 10
Natalie Majda
Grade 11
Ankita Paris
Music
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Stefanie Gall
Jung Joon Leo Kim
Nicole Vasarevic
Drama
Grade 10
Grade 11
Christina Tommassone-Cuarezma
Aik Al Mudhaffar
Special Awards of Distinction were handed out to the following students:
Rachel Miller Award:
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.
Recipient: Jesse Murphy
Joseph Hugel Award of Excellence:
This award is presented by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to the top grade 10
student in recognition of academic excellence.
Recipient: Natalie Janowski
Encounters With Canada Award:
This award recognizes a deserving Grade 10 student who has received high academic
achievement in both History and Civics. The recipient also demonstrates good citizenship. The
recipient, who is chosen by the Social Science department, is given the opportunity to attend a
one week session in the Encounters with Canada Program at the Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa.
Recipient: Scott LaBella
Loyola Literary Award
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.
Recipients:
Grade 9 - Jherrie Lucio
Grade 10 - Natalie Majda
Grade 11 - Bartek Szelag
Loyola Catholic Student Award:
An award is presented at each grade level, by the Loyola Staff, 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.
Recipients:
Grade 9 - Gulianna Keir
Grade 10 - Simone Sisti
Grade 11 - Bola Adetunji
*A description of the Awards Program at Loyola can be found
on our Website: www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL.
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New Warriors “Get Ready!” For Secondary School
For five days at the end of August, 72 eager
Grade 9 students participated in the “Get
Ready! For Secondary School” program.
The orientation program, organized by Ms.
Fijan and Mr. Cornwall, gave the students
an opportunity to meet new friends and
teachers, experience real “high school”
lessons in math and literacy, and also learn
about the “ins and outs” of being a high
school student. Since our school was still in
the final stages of construction, the first
four days were held at Blessed Trinity.
However, on the last day the students were
able to get into the new Loyola location and
have a tour of the building. They were
excited to see their brand new school and
were thankful for getting a detailed orientation of what high school is really like! Many fears were cast aside, and the students were
well prepared for a good start to Grade 9!
Quoi de Neuf?
News from the Moderns
Department
Europe Trip June 2013
Join us on the 2013 Quebec City
Winter Carnival trip! Next February
7th to 10th a group of adventurers
and winter lovers will be embarking
on a four day outdoor trip to the
Quebec City Carnival. This year, we
will stay at the Clarendon luxurious
hotel which is located right in old
Quebec City. Some of the featured activities will include; dog
sledding & snowshoeing, snow tubing at Village Valcartier,
skiing/snowboarding at Mont Ste-Anne, visiting the
Montmorency falls & Ste-Anne Basilica and of course, visiting
the Carnival site and activities. Pictures with the legendary
Bonhomme Carnival will definitely be taken! All students are
welcome on the trip. See Mrs. Therrien or Mrs.Danko-Dumais for
more information.
Next June 29th to July 10th, Loyola
students have the incredible opportunity to
visit 4 European countries: Germany,
Italy, Switzerland & France. We will
visit many amazing cities including
Rothenburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice,
Verona, Lucerne, Heidelberg and Paris.
Some amazing attractions that we will visit
are: Neuschwanstein Castle, Nymphenburg Palace, BMW
headquarters, Dachau, St-Mark’s Square, Basilica di San Marco,
Doges’ Palace, Romeo & Juliet’s balcony, Roman arena, River
Reuss, the Black forest, Marktplatz, Notre Dame Cathedral,
Opera house, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter and or course, the
Eiffel Tower. This trip promises to be very enriching for our
students. See Mrs. Therrien or Mrs.Danko-Dumais for more
information.
Summer
traveling
friends…What
an
experience!
Bon voyage!
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News in PIP
By: Sean Bradley & Andrew Jurski, students
Photos provided by PIP ERW’s.
We started off the school year in our new classroom. It is very big
and really nice. It has a bathroom in it and a storage room, a sensory
room and a quiet room. The kitchen is larger and has a huge island
with all new appliances. We can get to our buses from our classroom.
Our new classroom is really, really great.
We have three new students in our classroom, Christine, Natalia, and
Lawrie. We are happy they have joined our class.
We finally got our new bike. It is very big and two people can ride
at one time. It is a lot of fun to ride on. Students from Ms. Dugo’s
class rode with us and it was very exciting. We went fast and got a
lot of exercise.
In October we went to St. Marcellinus to play bocce ball. The weather was nice. We saw our friends from other schools and got
to play lots of games.
We have celebrated three birthdays so far this year: Kirsten’s, Andrew’s, and Spiro’s. We got to eat pizza and cake
each time and we listened to music.
We also got to have a Halloween party. We carved pumpkins, made goop, made a witch’s brew, played games,
and did face painting. It was a great party with spooky music.
Graduation Corner
Upcoming Dates
Plans are well on their way for the 2013 Graduation events. Students have been informed of these dates
through an assembly in September and a letter and pamphlet have been sent home.
November 8
November 19 – November 23
December 17 – December 18
January 7 – January 25
February 4 – March 8
May
May 9
May 16, May 22 – May 24
June 3
Monday, June 24
Thursday, June 27
• Graduation Baby photos were due to Mrs Matyszczuk.
• Graduation Dinner Dance Deposit due to Attendance – amount $20
• Book your graduation photo sitting
• Graduation Photos – 15 minute sessions – Cost $30 – Make cheque payable to Edge Imaging
• Graduation Ceremony Fee collection – Cost $90
• Wonderland Event
• Graduation Dinner Dance final payment due to table organizer - $65
• Graduation Table Forms due from Dinner Dance table organizers
• Graduation Rehearsal
• Grad Dinner Dance
• 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 January 14th. Students should verify their graduation status with their guidance counselors. More detailed
information can be found in the pamphlet and letter sent home on November 1st.
Please forward any questions to Ms. Heist at ext 66126 after school.
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News From P.U.S.H.
By: Gabby Mennite, Student
Photos provided by P.U.S.H teachers
P.U.S.H is the name we go by, but what does that stand for might you wonder? “People United for Success and Hope” It’s not just an
Alternative Education program, it’s a family. In our class we come together as one and help each other become successful. P.U.S.H,
with the support of our teachers Mr. O’Gorman and Ms. Mohipp, teaches us how to communicate, strategize and set personal goals.
Did you know that P.U.S.H also gives students a chance to experience post-secondary education, and attain two college credits while
still attending high school?
Our teachers organize multiple teambuilding trips and guest speakers to help develop our leadership skills and awareness of social
justice movements in the GTA. P.U.S.H students have the chance to go horseback riding, rock climbing, camping, take part in the
Freedom Day social movement and even listen to holocaust survivors speak!! This course also offers students the opportunity to
complete challenging courses at their own pace. P.U.S.H teaches us about diversity, acceptance and perseverance. We learn about
respect, honesty and loyalty in multiple faucets of our every day classroom experience. The P.U.S.H classroom encourages us to
embrace our differences and to be understanding and mindful of the diverse people, places and things that surround us. With the
assistance of our teachers we gain a greater understanding of ourselves and to be a strong individual and leader.
Our class participates in “group talk” sessions weekly where we talk about various contentious issues found in the daily newspaper. We
then have the opportunity to discuss and express our different opinions and viewpoints which at times can lead to very interesting and
intense debates. As you can see P.U.S.H is a once in a lifetime experience. It’s an environment where we can embrace who we are,
develop our leadership skills and play a vital role in our community. I am proud to say I have been a part of such an amazing program
because it’s a safe environment that I can call home away from home, how can school get any better than that?
Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board:
@DPCDSBSchools
Loyola Student Council:
@warrior_council
Warrior Sports:
@LoyolaAthletic
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Link Crew Welcomes the Grade 9’s to Loyola
The Grade 9’s were welcomed to the new Loyola by the student leaders and staff advisors of
the Link Crew program on Orientation Day. An awesome human tunnel of grade 11 and 12
students cheered wildly as the newest members of the Loyola community streamed onto the
new professional field for a morning assembly of ice breaker activities. After turning the
football field into a maze of intermingling grade 9’s, the senior student Link Leaders were
sent in pairs to separate classrooms to get to know their small Crew of grade 9 students
through a variety of fun and team building activities. The Link Leaders then escorted their
Crew on a tour of the new school building before being fed by Student Council who hosted
the grade 9 BBQ. By the end of the morning, the grade 9’s had met many new people and
were feeling comfortable in their new home.
On the first Friday of the of the school year, the fifty Link Leaders, wearing their red Link Crew shirts, served ice cream or popsicles
to the grade 9’s and sat with their Crew during the 3A lunch to check in, and to share their experiences of the first week of high school.
The Link Leaders hosted their first Grade 9 dance, and it was an amazing success. The theme of the night was Neon, and the cafeteria
was turned into a brightly coloured dance club. The Link Leaders surprised the grade 9’s with a flash mob to the song Gangnam Style.
A big thanks goes out to the Sound & Light club and our student DJ’s.
The grade 9’s and their Link Crew Leaders look forward to more activities to come this school year.
The staff advisors would like to thank the Link Crew Leaders for being awesome ambassadors and mentors to the grade 9’s, and for
attending the two-day training session during their summer holidays to plan for Orientation Day.
News From Student Council!
By: Natalia Kowalska, Student Council Prime Minister
Welcome back Warriors! Hope everyone had a wonderful summer break and are excited
for another school year. This year is a new beginning for everyone and student council has
a great year planned to make it one of the best for the students.
Along with the students chosen last semester to be a part of student council, I would like
to welcome our Grade 9 Representives, Rebecka Ferrero and Aren Abellanoza as well as
all those who have joined our general council to the team.
September 20th was Loyola’s first civies day for the new school year. We got everyone
outside to enjoy the BBQ along with the music that our DJs, Marco Gugliucciello and
Derick Medeiros, played for the students. Student Council organized 3 legged races on our new field. It was a great success seeing
everyone participating and having a laugh as they would try to get to the finish line tied to their partner, looking for strategies to not
fall over.
To bring the Halloween spirit to Loyola, we started with a little “Trick or Treat” activity on our October civies day.
Warriors joined us on our stage with a gummy worm eating contest that had good, and some bad, worms. On Halloween
day, we invited students to dress up in costume for $2, with proceeds going to United Way- raising over $400! Students in
costume, ranging from bananas, cowboys, hurricane Sandy and even Justin Bieber, participated in a fashion show contest.
Winners of the prizes would be chosen by the applause of the audience. Once again, a great turnout for yet another one
our events!
Student Council is looking forward to bring some more school spirit with our upcoming events. Semi Formal, Lunchtime Showcase,
Pictures with Santa and some surprises here and there, we GUARANTEE excitement coming your way!
Follow us on Twitter @warrior_council and Like us on Facebook “Loyola Student Council”
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Warriors in Action
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Senior Girls Basketball
Varsity Boys
Volleyball
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Varsity Boys Football
Golf
Loyola
Sports
Major
Sports Major Students will be taking part in the following
activities this semester:
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• Fundamental Movement Skills (H IGH FIVE) Certification
• Raptors Game vs. Brooklyn
• Brock University Sports Administration Tour
• OUA Athletics
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Tennis
Whom To Call
Principal
J. Giancola
Vice Principals
P. Arthurs
S. Antonutti
(A-L)
(M-Z)
Chaplain
D. Smibert
(x66144)
Child & Youth Worker
J. Bishop
(x66177)
Student Services
P. Barnet
S. Compagnon
M. Dugo
A. Zagar
(A-G) (x66156)
(H-J) (x66158)
(K-O) (x66157)
(P-Z) (x66153)
Head Secretary
L Landry
(x66167)
Attendance Office
S. Helsdon
905-820-9822
Superintendent
C. Saytar
905-890-1221
Catholic School
Council Co-Chairs
Vince Mammoliti
Lynda McQueen
905-820-9822
Trustee
Sharon Hobin
(905) 301-1210
(905) 890-1221
email: sharon.hobin@dpcdsb.org
Newsletter Editors
E. Fijan
S. Ferreira
(x66119)
(x66208)
Photographs
E. Fijan
(x66119)
Dates to Remember
Reconciliation of
Student Activities
2012 - 2013
Monday, November 19th
Semester 1
Mid-term Reports Distributed
Friday, November 30th
Girls Night In
Monday, December 3rd
Catholic School Council Meeting
– 7pm
Student Activities Fees
Tuesday, December 11th
Grade 8 Information Night
Allocation of Funds:
Thursday, December 20th
Civies Day
Monday, December 24th
to Friday, January 4th
2011 - 2012 School Year
Christmas Holidays
Monday, January 7th
Catholic School Council Meeting
– 7pm
Wednesday, January 9th
Co-Op Fair
Thursday, January 10th
Grade 9 Math Camp
Monday, January 14th
to Wednesday, January 16th
EQAO Test
Thursday, January 17th
Civies Day
Wednesday, January 23rd
to Monday, January 28th
Semester 1 Exams
Thursday, January 31st
PA Day
Friday, February 1st
First Day of Semester 2
Retreats
Yearbook
Student Council
Student Agenda Book
$ 22,480.00
$ 21,980.00
$ 11,240.00
$ 10,990.00
Total Allocation of Funds
$ 66,690.00
Account Balance
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$ 67,430.00
$ 740.00