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Principals Report
By: J. Giancola
I continue to be honoured and privileged to be Principal of Loyola Catholic
Secondary School. I am especially excited and blessed to be part of a school
that is rich in tradition and strong in its academic, spiritual, co-curricular and
athletic accomplishments. As a Catholic School, Loyola has placed Jesus and
his teachings as the central point. Put your faith into action and be an example
because you are truly blessed.
Loyola continues to be a vibrant and exiting school. In February, Loyola participated in the Inside Ride to raise funds for Cancer Research. The school
raised $5000 for this event. In February, we also celebrated 5 Lenten Masses
to prepare the students and staff for Easter. I would like to thank Monsignor
Shields and Fr. Francis for celebrating these masses with the Loyola Community. Also in February, we had a presentation for our students called “Funny
Money”. This presentation taught students about how to manage their money.
In March, we had Gwyn Dyer speak to the students about Global Warming.
The Frazer Institute reported the rating of schools in the province. Loyola
had the highest ranking in the last five years. Loyola has increased 16% in the
last five years. Congratulations to the students and staff on this outstanding
achievement. Loyola has the most and best technology in the Board. All our
classes will now have a SMART Board or a Power Point Projector in the class.
This technology will prepare students for the 21st Century.
On May 9th, at 7:00pm, Loyola will host Ronald Morrish. Mr. Morrish will
be doing a presentation to the Loyola staff and parents on Discipline and
Parenting. Mr. Morrish is a former teacher and has written books on School
Discipline and Parenting. This event is free for all parents and teachers.
Finally I would like to thank our Trustee Sharon Hobin, our Superintendent
Cathy Saytar, our Catholic School Council Co-Chairs Lynda McQueen and
Vince Mammoliti and our Parish Priests Monsignor Shields and Father Francis
for being visible accessible and supportive to the Loyola Community.
Whom To Call
Principal
J. Giancola
Vice Principals
P. Arthurs
S. Antonutti
Chaplain
D. Smibert
(x66144)
Child & Youth Worker
J. Bishop
(x66177)
Student Services
P. Barnet
S. Compagnon
M. Dugo
A. Zagar
(A-L)
(M-Z)
(A-G)
(H-J)
(K-O)
(P-Z)
(x66156)
(x66158)
(x66157)
(x66153)
Superintendent
C. Saytar
905-890-1221
Catholic School
Council Co-Chairs
Vince Mammoliti
Lynda McQueen
905-820-9822
Trustee
Sharon Hobin
Head Secretary
Attendance Office
L. Landry
S. Helsdon
(x66167)
905-820-9822
Newsletter Editor
Photographs
E. Fijan
E. Fijan
(x66119)
(x66119)
APRIL 2013
905-301-1210
905-890-1221
email: sharon.hobin@dpcdsb.org
Loyola Shares a Link
with Pope Francis
By: Ms. T. McFadden
ShareLife
As the world gets to know the humble servant from Argentina,
Pope Francis, the Loyola community naturally has a strong
bond with him. Pope Francis is a Jesuit priest, and the founder
of the Jesuits, is our own St. Ignatius of Loyola. Let us hope
that the Loyola community can live by the words of
Pope Francis spoken in his homily of his inauguration mass,
in which he asks all to be living examples of people who
“respect each of God’s creatures and respect the environment in which we live” in such a way as to “embrace with
tender affection the whole of humanity”. Let the Loyola
community reflect these words of our brother Pope Francis in
our actions towards each other.
Loyola Catholic Secondary School kicked off its ShareLife
fundraising efforts on Tuesday March 19th, marking its 20th
year of supporting the marginalized and disenfranchised in our
community through ShareLife funded agencies.
Loyola hosted a series of engaging fundraising events ending
in April. A special thanks to our Principal Mr. Giancola and
all our staff and students for their commitment and continued
support of ShareLife.
News from Parent Council
By: Lynda McQueen, Parent Council Co-Chair
The first year at the new school has been a busy one!
There has been so much accomplished in terms of settling into
the new building, establishing new programs; the athletic teams
and clubs participation and many victories to celebrate!
The Student Council activities have contributed in making the
first year at the new school exciting and inspiring for all! It’s
impressive the opportunities our students at Loyola have to
get involved in making their world a better place, showing
leadership, initiative and most importantly developing a sense
of self and belonging within their own community.
On behalf of Loyola Parent Council and in partnership with
Loyola Secondary School, we would like to invite you and the
community to join us on Thursday, May 16th for a barbeque
celebrating Loyola’s first year in the new location!
We will be offering tours of the school highlighting the new
programs offered as well as many other aspects of the school
to be proud of! Also available that evening at 7 p.m. is
The Spotlight production, which will showcase the many
musical talents at Loyola, with technical support of the
excellent Sound and Light Crew! Prepare to be impressed!
Catholic Charity Door
Murals
The Grade 11 Visual Art class and the Muralists will be
painting several murals on doors as part of a GTA art project
focusing on Catholic charities. These door murals will be
exhibited at the annual Images art display at the Mississauga
Civic Centre as well as several exhibitions throughout the GTA
in the spring. The door murals will focus on local Catholic
charities and will be painted with chalkboard paint on one side
so that viewers will be able to comment on the door murals.
Thank you to Mr. Brendan Barnet and Mr. Joe Giancola who
donated doors as part of this project.
As a Parent Council we are very proud of Loyola. We hear
the many reports at our Council Meetings of the initiatives
and the achievements at Loyola and it is truly remarkable!
We continue to be grateful to Mr. Giancola, Ms. Antonutti,
and Mr. Arthurs, the teaching staff, support staff and
hardworking students! We sincerely hope you will join us at
the Barbeque on May 16th, from 5 to 7 with school tours until
just before 9 p.m. – and invite your friends and neighbors to
come and see Loyola and what it’s all about!
Please consider joining us at a Council Meeting. If you are
interested in more information or if you want to have input in
the actions of Loyola’s Parent Council, we welcome you to
join us!
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From Your Catholic School Trustee
By: Sharon Hobin
GSN’s which is short for Grants for Student Needs have been decided by the
Ministry. As I write this, we do not have the details for Dufferin-Peel, but we do
have indications for some of our funding. We rely totally on the GSN’s to fund
our operating budget for the board. Education funding for the next school year is
once again reflective of the province’s deficit reduction restraints. During last
year’s GSN announcement, the Ministry permanently reduced funding for
textbooks, classroom computers, classroom consultants, board administration and professional development. In addition, funding for school
operations had been reduced significantly. These reductions in funding will
continue to impact the board’s budget.
The Ministry has announced that they will only fund a 34 (successful) Credit
Threshold for our secondary schools. This is a provincial 4 year secondary school
strategy which results in funding for only 34 credits at the secondary school. Our
board will continue to implement effective programs and strategies to enable
students to achieve the diploma requirements within the four year period, recognizing that some students will require additional time and support to successfully
graduate. Students at risk such as those with IEPs as well as ELL students are
exempt from the 34 credit rule. Students must have 30 credits to graduate.
The GSN also includes a 2% increase in the school operations allocation benchmark to assist boards in managing increases in commodity prices – natural gas,
electricity, insurance and other costs. The electricity component of the benchmark will increase by 7.9%. It’s important to note that our board will receive a
reduction of $6 million in funding for school operations as this reduction was
deferred from the 2012-13 school year. Boards will continue to be funded to
support Full Day Learning. The board will continue to follow the roll out of Full
Day Learning only to the point that we are funded. The Board will continue to be
held accountable for the use of funding to advance student achievement.
I continue to be so proud of our students, teachers, administration and school
council at Loyola. The accomplishments of all would take many pages to fully
recognize what has been accomplished. Many of these accomplishments are
covered in this newsletter. And while I am not always hung up on surveys and
marks, I am very proud of Loyola as the school has improved in the ranking by
the Frazer Institute. Loyola was rated 7.6 out of 10 which is an improvement
over last year and is the highest ranking secondary school in south Mississauga
and 4th in the board. This is also the highest ranking in the history of the school.
This is a bench mark by which to measure the school for goal setting for the
coming year. The ranking is based on literacy, numeracy, credit accumulation
and graduation rates.
We will be rolling out a new approach to registration and course selection over
the next year. This initiative will help students choose courses related to their
proposed career choices. I am very excited about this initiative as it opens doors
of information for parents and students to the myriad of possibilities for career
and course selection. This will begin in grade seven.
On May 2nd, several of our local schools are hosting an evening for parents.
The topic will be “Volunteerism” The speaker is Carol Bertuzzi- Luciani, who is
an accomplished, entertaining and engaging speaker. The event is being held at
Loyola and will begin at 6:00. Refreshments. School choirs will perform as well.
I highly recommend that you attend this event both for the choirs and for a night
of meaningful laughter!
As ever, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
And may the good Lord always hold you in the palm of His hand.
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.
May
Wonderland Event
May 9
Graduation Dinner Dance
final payment due
to table organizer - $65
May 16, May 22 – May 24
Graduation Table Forms
due from Dinner Dance table organizers
June 3
Graduation Rehearsal
Monday, June 24
Grad Dinner Dance
Thursday, June 27
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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From The Guidance Department
Graduating Students
• Senior students who will be graduating this year must complete forty hours of community service.
• Senior students who have applied to university and/or college should log on to the OUAC and/or OCAS site(s) and review the
grades data that has been transmitted, received and processed. If changes are required, please contact your guidance counsellor as
soon as possible. Mid-term marks will be transmitted by April 25. If you are taking a night school course this semester, please
take your mid-term report card to your counsellor so that the grade can be recorded and transmitted to the universities and colleges
to which you have applied.
• Information about scholarship opportunities arrives in the Guidance Office each day. Check out the scholarship binder in the
Guidance Office. Notices are also posted on the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office as well as on the school’s website at
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LOYOL/Guidance/Scholarships.htm. Scholarships are awarded at all levels for students of all disciplines
and backgrounds, and academic achievement and high marks are not always mandatory for eligibility. Many college and university scholarships are not awarded because nobody applies for them. It is worth the time and effort to apply.
Summer School
• Summer school registration forms have arrived and can be picked up in the Guidance Office. All forms must be signed by a
guidance counselor. Summer school will take place during the month of July - four weeks for new courses and two weeks for
make-up courses. Visit the DPCDSB and Adult and Continuing Education website for course information:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/CNE/Credit+Courses/Secondary+Summer+School.htm
Summer 2013 Dates:
New/Full Make-Up Credit ........... Tuesday, July 2 to Monday, July 29, 2013
Make-up Session 1 ....................... Tuesday, July 2 to Monday, July 15, 2013
Make-up Session 2 ....................... Tuesday, July 16 to Monday, July 29, 2013
Brampton Locations:
St. Thomas Aquinas • St. Edmund Campion • St. Marguerite d’Youville
Mississauga Locations:
John Cabot • St. Marcellinus • St. Joan of Arc • St. Joseph • Father Michael Goetz
September 2013
• Those students who have still not yet submitted an option form for next year should do so as soon as possible. Next year’s course
allocations are determined by student requests. Some courses may NOT BE OFFERED OR MAY BE CANCELLED because of
a lack of interest or numbers.
• A verification/amendment form has been issued to those students who have submitted their option forms. Any changes should be
made on the verification/amendment form and submitted it to Student Services as soon as possible.
Dates to Remember
2013
Thursday, April 25th .....................................................
Monday, May 6th ..........................................................
Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 10th ..........................
Thursday, May 16th ......................................................
Thursday, May 16th ......................................................
Monday, May 20th ........................................................
Monday, May 27th to Friday, May 31st ........................
Monday, June 3rd ..........................................................
Tuesday, June 4th ..........................................................
Wednesday, June 5th .....................................................
Thursday, June 6th .........................................................
Monday June 10th to Wednesday, June 12th .................
Thursday, June 13th .......................................................
Monday, June 17th ........................................................
Tuesday, June 18th to Friday, June 21st ........................
Monday, June 24th ........................................................
Monday, June 24th ........................................................
Thursday, June 27th .......................................................
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Semester 2 Mid-term Reports Distributed
Catholic School Council Meeting – 7pm
Catholic Education Week
Civies Day
Loyola BBQ and Spotlight Show – 5-9pm
Victoria Day – no school
Spirit Week
Graduation Rehearsal
English CPT
Co-Op Fair
Math Camp
EQAO Test
Civies Day
Last day of classes
Semester 2 Final Exams
Exam Review Day
Prom
Graduation Ceremony
News From
Student Council
By: Natalia Kowalska,
Student Council Prime Minister
Here we are again, Warriors! The school
months are flying by and Student Council
has been busy at work making sure you
get the most out of each second!
As we finished off our first semester – with
our Winter Wonderland Semi Formal,
pictures with Santa, and Ugly Christmas Sweater Day being just a few of the many exciting events happening at
Loyola – we took no extra time going straight to work and planning the details for semester two!
Loyola’s first ever Inside Ride was a huge success! The Inside Ride, hosted by Coast To Coast, an indoor cycling
challenge and fundraising event committed to raising money for cancer, had 77 of our students participating to help
raise over $5000! Teams included many creative names, from “Tour de Pants” to “Toddlers & Tiaras”, each team
was enthusiastic and ready for a workout.
During the month of March, Student Council helped with 2 additional civies days. A $2 civies day on March 7th
allowed students to dress to impress while proceeds went to Breakfast 4 Kids. March 20th was a chance for the
Warriors to lend a hand to those in need and donate a lightly used shirt for our Shirt Off Your Back civies. It was
amazing to watch the huge mountains of clothing grow by the minute as students came in that Wednesday morning!
Just three more months of school left and there’s still so much planned! The weather is getting warmer and we are
ready for our famous BBQ days to start, our first one was held on April 5th.With activities happening every week for
students to enjoy, we can’t wait for a few of our larger annual events to start coming together. During the last week of
May, we will be having our Spirit Week, including a pep rally and our famous Jamfest/Carnival event. Student
Council has a few tricks up our sleeves so make sure to stay tuned for all the details for what’s to come. As we always
promise – we guarantee the excitement for the Warriors!
Follow us on Twitter @warrior_council and like us on Facebook “Loyola Student Council”
Boys Night In
By: Justin Arruda, student
On Thursday March 21, 2013, Loyola celebrated the grade nines’ Boys’ Night In event. This year’s Boys’ Night In theme was
“Boys 2 Men”. The night started off with a liturgy that took place in the chapel and was led by Mr. Smibert. After the liturgy, the night
was filled with many activities – starting off with a fun Macaroni & Cheese eating relay race. Once the boys were full on mac &
cheese, guest speaker Eric Flowchild took the stage and talked to the boys about being confident in themselves and making the right
choices in life, all while performing a few of his own rap songs to the boys. After enjoying a Loyola-made hamburger, the boys split
into ten teams and started the Boy’s Night In round robin. The round robin consisted of the boys participating in different activities for
twenty minutes at a time. The round robin activities included dodge ball, basketball, a Xbox 360 station, a PS3 station, and a chill
room for the boys to take time to relax. After the 15 minutes of free time and a final closing speech done by Mr. Cornwall, another
successful Boy’s Night In came to a close. A special thanks goes out to all the staff and students who participated and helped out with
the 2013 Loyola Boys Night In event.
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The members of this year’s
Black History Committee are:
Black History Month
By: Ms. Cornwall
In keeping with recent tradition, the Black History Month committee (B.H.M.) of
Loyola Catholic Secondary held a show on the 21st of February to
commemorate Black History Month. As well as the show, a fund raising event was
held on the 7th of February. It was with great pleasure that this year the BHM
committee was able to make a donation to the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario in
the amount of $1,300.00. I would like to take this opportunity to say how deeply
proud I am of all the hard work, time and effort the students put into raising funds to
help those who are affected by Sickle Cell in the greater community.
Shavayah Mahoney-Tibby
Aaliyah Henry
Aaliyah Gale
Angela Oyugi
Angel Otang
Zuri Brown
Kenda Wiredu-Adjei
Sarah Wiredu-Adjei
Naomi Anderson
Denille Johnson
Nichola Sarfo-Kantanka
Tamara Lewis
Michelle Dawson
Serena Dawson
Eve Hammed
Isaiah Edwards
Erykah Huges-Lecock
Keontae Williams
Jeavante Cooper
Shanelle Reid
Chanelle Wright
Carla-Ann Cameron
Deja-Monae Holness
Jadon Nestor
Olive Rose-Mighty
Kareem McIntosh-Small
And a special thank you
to the following alumni
students who helped out
with this year’s performance:
Keontay Brown, Keisha
Taffe and Nick West.
As always, thank you to
Mr. Bronson and the Sound
and Light Crew for all their
technical support.
Link Crew Activities with Grade 9’s
Senior students of Link Crew continued to offer activities for grade 9’s during second semester. The Link Leaders were
challenged in February to make one-on-one contact with their Grade 9 crew as a way to sustain a welcoming community
among senior and junior students. In March, Link Crew sponsored the Boys Night In under the theme of “Boys to Men”.
It was the most successful one ever with over 80% of the Grade 9 boys attending the after school event. In April, Link
Crew closed out the year with a spring Grade 9 dance. The Link Crew staff supervisors would like to thank all of the
Link Leaders and the Grade 9’s for their spirit and participation in making this the best year yet for Link Crew at Loyola.
We encourage the Grade 9’s to continue to get involved and be committed with spirit at Loyola.
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Victory Club attends
Pro Life Conference
The members of the Victory Club and over
160 other students from across the board were
inspired by the dynamic speakers at a student
conference organized by the chaplaincy team
at St. Marcellinus. All were energized by the
powerful true life stories of a variety of
speakers, including a woman from Silent No
More, who suffered deep emotional wounds
from having an abortion at age 15, and an
elderly man with a disability who fears the
current pressure being placed on our politicians
to legalize euthanasia. The students came
back with ideas and information to carry on
this important message of protecting and
respecting God’s people.
Citrus Smile Campaign
On Wednesday, March 6th, Loyola’s W.H.A.T. (Warrior Healthy Active Teen)
committee and the students of Mrs. George’s HFA 4M Food and Nutrition course
hosted Loyola’s first Citrus Smile Campaign to mark March’s Nutrition
Awareness month. Students smiled, shared and snacked on orange slices kindly
donated by our neighbouring grocery stores. A special thank you to Longo’s,
Michael-Angelo’s and Malloch’s No Frills for their delicious orange donations
and for supporting our healthy food initiative. Loyola’s W.H.A.T. committee
was overwhelmed by the response for the citrus campaign and looks forward to
planning more healthy food initiatives for high school students. If you want to
get involved in healthy food initiatives and/or wellness for teens, come and join
W.H.A.T. – new members are always welcome. Stay healthy LOYOLA!
HOPE
(Helping Other
People Everywhere)
HOPE’s first activity of semester 2 was the
Valentine’s Day bake sale. With all of the
homemade treats and red and white decorated
cupcakes, it is no wonder that we sold out after
all of the lunches. The money raised will go
towards the adopted children in developing
countries through the Chalice charity.
HOPE then began planning its next appeal to
the school community to help support children
orphaned from the civil war in Syria. We will
be running our first-ever car wash fundraiser
on Friday May 24 (rain date Friday May 31).
So parents, staff and students, please bring your
dirty cars to the car wash and give hope to an
orphaned child through the Caritas charity.
HOPE continues to meet every Tuesday in
room 109 after school and new members are
always welcome.
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Loyola Prepares
for the Stage
Loyola’s enthusiastic drama team
is busy in rehearsals for an
upcoming performance.
Two plays will be performed –
“Controlling Interest” by Wayne Rawley
and “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand.
The stellar cast promises an exciting
experience for all who attend.
A student matinee and evening
performance will be held on
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013.
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DECA, DECA, DECA
By: Molly Brown, student
It has been a successful and busy year for Loyola’s DECA (Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement) club. This business
oriented club provides students with hands-on experience in the business world, and prepares them to be leaders of
tomorrow. In early February, 13 Loyola students travelled to the Sheraton Centre in Toronto to compete in the Annual DECA
Provincial competition. After months of preparation, our DECA team gave their best shot and came off strong. Gary Barretto,
Molly Brown and Michael Mercieca all earned a medal coming within the top 20 in their oral presentations. A big congratulations
to the entire team for their dedication and work up to the competition.
Then on April 4th, during parent teacher interviews, DECA held a silent auction to raise money for club resources. A special thankyou goes out to all our sponsors who made this event possible.
Loyola students, new and old are encouraged to join the 2013-2014 chapter, which will improve their public speaking skills,
confidence, and business general knowledge, while making new friends, and enjoying a fun-filled 3 days in Toronto. So come on out
to our Wednesday meetings after school.
An extra big thank-you goes out to Ms. Lofaso, Ms. Pinchak, and Mr.Mosdell for their endless support and commitment to the club
for this entire year.
Quoi de Neuf ?
News from the Moderns Department
Europe Trip Summer 2013
As a fundraiser activity, the students travelling to Europe are organizing an evening of dance & activities for all our elementary feeder
schools, grades 4 to 8, on Friday April 26th (6:30 – 9:30 p.m. here at Loyola). Last year, we had 100 young students participating
so we hope to have as much success this year. Tell your younger siblings to join us in this evening of fun! (3 hours of fun activities like
sports, ping pong, dance & karaoke for only $10)
In less than 65 days, from June 29th to July 10th, a group of 21 students and 3 teachers will have the opportunity to visit 4 European
countries: Germany, Italy, Switzerland & France. They will visit many amazing cities including Rothenburg, Munich, Innsbruck,
Venice, Verona, Lucerne, Heidelberg and Paris. Some of 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 balcony, Roman
arena, River Reuss, the Black Forest, Marktplatz, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter and of
course, the Eiffel Tower. This trip promises to be very enriching!
Bon voyage!
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Explore Loyola’s
Tech Programs
• GREEN INDUSTRIES
• HEALTH CARE
• HAIRSTYLING & AESTHETICS
• HOSPITALITY
• TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN
GREEN INDUSTRIES
This course introduces students to the various sectors of the green
industries – agriculture, forestry, horticulture, floristry, and
landscaping. Using materials, processes, and techniques commonly
employed in these industries, students will participate in a number
of hands-on projects that may include plant or animal propagation;
production, maintenance, and harvesting activities; the development of floral or landscaping designs; and/or related construction
activities. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental
and societal issues related to green industry activities, learn about
safe and healthy working practices, and explore secondary and
postsecondary education and training pathways and career
opportunities in the various industry sectors.
HAIRSTYLING & ASTHETICS
Courses offered in Grades 10 – 12.
This course presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care
techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Using materials,
processes, and techniques used in the industry, students learn
fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and facials,
and providing hair/scalp analyses and treatments. Students
will also consider related environmental and societal issues,
and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways
leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics.
Courses offered in Grades 10 – 12.
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HEALTH CARE
Photos provided by M. Dugo
This course enables students to develop their
understanding of basic health care procedures,
including the safe use of appropriate instruments, equipment, and materials. Students will
focus on health care fundamentals, including
the anatomical features and physiology of the
major body systems and the factors that affect
homeostasis in the human body. Students will develop an awareness of
health and safety issues in the health care field, analyze environmental
and societal issues related to health care, and learn about professional
practice standards and career opportunities in the field.
Courses offered in Grades 11 & 12.
HOSPITALITY
This course provides students with opportunities to
explore different areas of hospitality and tourism, as
reflected in the various sectors of the tourism industry,
with an emphasis on food service. Students will study
culinary techniques of food handling and preparation,
health and safety standards, the use of tools and
equipment, the origins of foods, and event planning,
and will learn about tourism attractions across Ontario.
Students will develop an awareness of related
environmental and societal issues, and will explore
secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to
careers in the tourism industry.
Courses offered in Grades 10 – 12.
TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN
This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will
research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools,
techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about
secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.
Courses offered in Grades 10 – 12.
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Co-operative Education
Photos provided by K. Rego
After completing self-assessment exercises that matched their interests
and skills with a desired occupation, the co-op students then rehearsed
interviews, updated their resumes and prepared cover letters in anticipation of their real-world experience. While at their placement, they
are discovering and learning specific skills as well as developing essential workplace skills that will help them make informed decisions about
their future. The co-op program integrates the classroom component
with the practical aspects of the workplace.
Most importantly co-op students get to test drive a career!
Students have had co-op placements in the following areas:
• Rogers TV
• Auto Mechanics
• Salt & Light TV
• Accounting
• Donato Salon and Spa
• Advertising
• Mississauga News
• Animal Care
• Peel Police
• Carpentry
• Canadian Forces
• Computers
• Trillium Hospital
• Cooking
• Credit Valley Hospital
• Dentistry
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical
• Graphics Design
• Hairstyling
• Heating and Air
• Jewelry Design
• Landscape or Horticulture
• Law Office
• Make up or Cosmetology
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Office Administration
• Physical Fitness
• Physiotherapy
• Plumbing
• Sheet Metal work
• Teaching
… and more
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THE TRADES: The Construction Sector Council is reporting that
Canada will need over 250,000 skilled workers within the next 8 years!!
Loyola has had co-op students placed in some of the top 12 construction
trades that will be in high demand, including: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, industrial machinery and sheet metal work.
DUAL CREDITS
Co-op students are also afforded the availability of earning Dual Credits at a College.
Students can earn College credits while in high school. The colleges are: Humber, Sheridan, George Brown and Seneca.
Students are engaged in hands on training and in class sessions with skilled professionals.
Dual credits are offered in the Industrial trades such as electrical, plumbing, construction and carpentry;
as well as animal care, art fundamentals, Early Childhood Education, media fundamentals, drama and more.
Please visit the board website for more details.
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/Secondary/Secondary+Course+Calendar/Student+Success/Dual+Credit.htm
CO-OP CREDITS
Two, three, and four credit co-op credits are offered. Students considering co-op for the following year are asked to select on their
option sheet COP 20, COP 30, or COP 40.
For more information please contact Ms McFadden, Ms Rego or your guidance counselor.
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Warriors in Action
Coming up in the
Season…
• Junior Girls Soccer
• Senior Girls Soccer
• Junior Boys Soccer
• Senior Boys Soccer
• Boys Baseball
• Girls Softball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Track & Field
• Lacrosse
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for updates, game coverage, and more!
Follow us on Twitter!
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board:
@DPCDSBSchools
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@warrior_council
Warrior Sports:
@LoyolaAthletic
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