Fall 2011
Principal:
N. Mant
Vice-Principals:
P. Arthurs
V. Luh
L. Deme
H. Tighe
“ Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
shall see God”
Chaplaincy Leader:
P. Marcolla
Parish:
Guardian Angels
Pastor:
Father Jan Gogolewski
Director of Education:
J. Kostoff
Superintendent:
G. Prajza
Trustee:
L. Zanellaa
Anna daSilva
Newsletter Editor:
L Tremblay
M. Ouellette
Newsletter Publishers:
J. Camilleri
Executive Parent Council
Members
Chair- Fiorella Di Rubbo
Vice Chair - Michelle LeMarie
Treasurer- Debiiey Dunn
Secretary - Cassandra Campbell
OAPCE Rep- Cassandra Russell
Community Rep_ Shiju Thomas
275 Brisdale Drive
Brampton, Ontario
L7A 3C7
Tel.: 905-846-7124
Fax: 905-846-1527
http://w3.dpcdsb.org/campi
2011-12 Administration Team
Principal N. Mant
Vice Principal
L. Deme (A - Da)
Message from our Principal, Mr. N. Mant
As we start the 2011-2012 school year, on behalf of our school community I would like to welcome our grade 9‟s to Campion. This year‟s grade 9 students had the advantage of partaking in transition programs offered at Campion in August; a leadership and mentorship program led by Mr. Keith
Hawkins from Sacramento, California and Dufferin-Peel‟s “Get Ready Program” offered through the Program Department. Both of these programs helped to reduce the anxiety and stress of our new grade 9‟s
as they transitioned from an elementary to a secondary school setting.
This year we are very fortunate to have a new member join our administrative team, Ms. Virginia
Luh. Ms. Luh has a wealth of experience in curriculum as she was part of the Programs Department at the
board and the Ministry of Education. We have also welcomed back Mr. Rob Weatherbee as our new
department head of guidance who is a former teacher at Campion and was also part of the Programs
Department.
In other exciting news Campion begins this year on the foundation of some of last year‟s admirable successes. First, the EQAO data shows that our grade 9 2010-2011 math students made significant
gains at both the applied and academic levels. As well, our graduation rates increased by 3% with all
the final data indicating that our students are accumulating more credits in each grade and are ready
to graduate after four years of high school.
As we continue our start-up for the school year, many of our students are involved in extra and
co-curricular activities. The drama and music students are rehearsing for their performances during the
school year and many of the other clubs and Student/Athletic councils are organizing and planning a
variety of events. Last year in athletics we had over 600 student athletes that participated in the athletic
banquet and Campion captured 6 ROPSSAA titles and 1 OFSAA title in soccer. Here‟s wishing our athletes success this year.
Finally, on a personal note I would like to thank our teachers, parents and students for making St.
Edmund Campion a centre of excellence for Catholic Education.
God Bless
N. Mant
Principal
St. Edmund Campion's Uniform Policy
1. Students are to be in full uniform at all times in the school building, including hallways, classrooms, gymnasiums, the library and the
cafeteria until they leave the property. While in the school, there will be no changing into other attire at any time during the
school day. This pertains to all articles of clothing including footwear.
Vice Principal
V. Luh (Db– K)
2. Upon arrival to school, coats and/or jackets must be kept in lockers during the day. They are not to be worn anywhere in the building except when students are entering or leaving the building. Coats and/or jackets will not be a substitute for a school sweater
at any time.
3. For safety reasons, all school bags, backpacks, sport bags and draw-string bags are to remain in school lockers during the day. They
are not to be carried in any part of the school during the day.
4. Baseball caps, hats, bandanas, head wraps, scarves, do-rags, or other inappropriate headwear are not permitted in the building. If
students choose to wear these items to and from school, they are to keep them in their lockers for the entire day. There are to be
no hats at all in the building. Students who wear this type of headwear risk losing it.
5. If a T-shirt is worn under the white dress shirt or blouse, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the Tshirt must not be longer than the white dress shirt/blouse or rugby/golf shirt being worn. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures,
or logos. Campion Physical Education T-shirts, coloured T-shirts, or tank tops are not permitted.
Vice Principal
P. Arthurs (L - P)
6. School sweaters, fleece jacket or vest , are an optional piece of the school uniform. The following school shirts may be warn on their
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White Campion golf shirt, both long sleeve and short.
Navy Campion golf shirt, both long sleeve and short
White oxford dress shirt with the Campion logo, both long sleeve and short
White French cut ladies dress shirt with the Campion logo, both long sleeve and short.
7. Students who are cold and want to wear a sweater over top of a dress shirt are only permitted to wear the school sweater.
8. The only style of shirt that must be tucked is the oxford shirt (because it has tails).
Vice Principal
H. Tighe (Q - Z)
9. Taupe dress pants, flat front or pleated. The waist of the dress pants is to be worn at the student‟s waist, no scarves, bandanas or
chains attached. The new uniform pants have a bear paw insignia on the right thigh.
10. Black dress shoes, or all black comfortable walking shoes are acceptable. Socks must be worm with shoes all year long. Sandals
and open toe shoes are not acceptable at any time.
11. The uniform is to be kept clean and in good repair (no rips, no cut-off sleeves, no unhemmed pants, no broken buttons on pants,
etc.) every day. Students/parents are advised to use Civvies Days, statutory holidays and weekends to have the uniform
cleaned, repaired and/or laundered.
12. Exam days are considered school days and students are to be in full uniform during the exam period.
For grade 9 students (beginning 2011-12) please note that the following uniform is mandatory: Campion pants with the school
logo from McCarthy’s, navy blue short-sleeved golf shirt and / or the Campion school uniform rugby shirt.
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From the Guidance Desk
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Mr. D. Kowaluk
Mr. R. Weatherbee
Mrs. J. Johnston
Mrs. S. Iannetta
Mr. D. Hamilton
Ext.72173
Ext. 72169
Ext. 72172
Ext. 72168
Ext. 72155
The Guidance Department at Campion is always a busy and exciting
place! We continue to serve our students with their academic and personal needs. Please feel free to contact your son/daughter‟s counselor if
you have any concerns. Students are divided alphabetically by surname for counselling purposes:
University Application Information
Planning for University is a very exciting time but students must plan properly. Students should have researched all opportunities before they apply to university. The university application process is done on-line and students must have a
PIN number to complete this process. PIN numbers are available in Guidance. Important dates are:
January 11, 2012:
February 7, 2012:
May 29, 2012:
June 1, 2012:
Deadline to submit hardcopy and on-line applications to OUAC.
Recommended last date to submit all information to OUAC
Last date to expect a response from an Ontario university.
Earliest date for students to accept an offer of admission
Guidance Web Page
The Guidance Department has put together a great web site to provide the answers to many of your questions. The
web site is continuously updated so information is as accurate as possible. Visit us online at http://w3.dpcdsb.org/
campi/Guidance to find information on:
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Post-Secondary Options
Applying to University, College and Apprenticeship Programs
Scholarships
Help for Course Selection
My Blueprint
Common Course Calendar
High School Survival Tips
Homework Help
Night & Summer School
Jobs & Careers
Social Services
Exit Programs
MyBlueprint
MyBlueprint Education Planner (www.myblueprint.ca/dpcdsb) continues to be an excellent resource helping students
create an engaging and interactive Annual Education Plan (AEP). Use the above link to connect directly to MyBlueprint. Once you are on this site, under “New Users” select St. Edmund Campion, “Create Account” and then you can
create your own personal account. You can build customized high school course plans, instantly identify the postsecondary pathways, and explore valuable information about apprenticeship, college and university opportunities
across Canada! Log in and learn about courses, diploma requirements and the endless options available to your child.
MyProfile allows you to record multiple plans, programs of interest, exploration activities, and future goals. My Blueprint
helps students make the most informed decision about their education.
eLearning
In 2011/2012, Dufferin-Peel is offering eight day school online credit courses through their eLearning program to senior
level secondary students. Courses meet all curriculum expectations and standards and have been developed by
eLearning Ontario. St. Edmund Campion students can still register for the following 2 nd semester eLearning courses Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society (HHS4M), Designing Your Future (GWL3O), Health for Life (PPZ3O), The Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M) These courses will count as one of their day school courses. Students
should contact their guidance counselor for further information.
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Chaplaincy Update
Thank you for taking the
time to read about what‟s
going on in Chaplaincy here at St. Edmund Campion! The
Chaplaincy Department has hit the ground running this
year. To begin, a new grade ten retreat model has been
established that will see students growing in their awareness
of issues surrounding poverty. This awareness is rooted in an
urban exploration of the social services offered to the poor
right here in downtown Brampton. Site visits include Regeneration Brampton, with facilitated help from Executive Director Ted Brown, Knights of Columbus/St. Vincent De Paul,
Birthright Brampton, and the Brampton Homeless Memorial.
The day ends with volunteer work at Ste. Louise Outreach
Centre of Peel, helping to sort and organize donations for
their food bank. It is my hope that the students will understand the significance and importance of the charity that
comes from their heart first, the same place where Jesus
dwells and calls us to serve the poor.
On Tuesday October 11th the grade 11 students were treated to a powerful dance performance by the Resurrection
Dance Theatre, formed of a group of Haitian dancers and
drummers who tour to raise money and awareness about
the plight of Haiti and the rebuilding efforts currently under
way in that country. The group put on a moving perfor-
mance that inspired
the student body,
who were swept
away by the hope
and determination
demonstrated by the
Resurrection Dance
Theatre. We will not
soon forget this group
or their message.
Finally, our Thanksgiving Food Drive was a
tremendous success. Many thanks go out to Mr. DeSousa,
Mrs. Menanno, and Mr. Fernandes for leading their students in
the collection and organization
of this drive.
God bless you all in the months
ahead. May this year bring the
joy and peace to your hearts
that can only come from a relationship with the Lord.
In Christ,
Mr. Marcolla, Chaplain
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
Teachers and other school staff were engaged in professional learning at St. Edmund
Campion Secondary School on September 16th. Dr. Leonard Sax, author, psychologist,
and family physician recently shared some of his findings on how boys and girls learn
differently.
He is best known as the author of three books for parents: Why Gender Matters,
Boys Adrift: The five factors driving the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and
underachieving young men, and Girls on the Edge: The four factors driving the new
crisis for girls.
Dr. Sax‟s focus is on a growing proportion of girls who are anxious, depressed, and
tired, and on a growing proportion of boys who are disengaged from school and
the real world. He works to understand these problems and on developing practical solutions that can be put in place by both parents and teachers.
WE Day
On Tuesday September 27th, The S.E.A.R.C.H Program along with
members from the virtues leadership group and students that volunteer in Nicaragua were lucky enough to be a part of a special event called WE Day.
We Day is a celebration of youth coming together to promote local and global social
change. As a student I was really grateful to attend such a great event. I did not know
what to expect but I was happily surprised by the energy in the Air Canada centre.
Over 20,000 students from across Ontario came to be inspired by motivational speakers
from around the world such as Joe Jonas, Danny Glover, Nelly Furtado, Rick Hansen,
Spencer West & Nikki Yanofsky and many more. The message was clear, social change
is everyone‟s responsibility and no one is too young to make a difference. I hope the
students of St. Edmund Campion Secondary school can see the need to help the world
around us and we are looking forward to see another We Day next year.
By: Brandon S.
World Teachers Day
For the past 17 years, October 5 has been
internationally recognized as World Teachers Day. This special day commemorates and shows support for all the work teachers do for our children. This year
the parents of the St. Edmund Campion Secondary School Council prepared a
scrumptious breakfast to thank Campion teachers for all they do. All staff members in the school were invited to share in the day including occasional teachers and ERWs, to show their appreciation for all staff who work with students.
Additionally, signs were posted around the school with messages of thanks. The
Alternative Education class also honoured teachers by hand picking apples at
a local orchard. Apples and the beginning of the school year always seem to
go together and have been a traditional part of education with “an apple for
the teacher”. Finally, a message of thanks was sent by Trustee Linda Zanella for
teachers‟ dedication and their commitment to Catholic Education.
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Campion Heroes Save Man’s Life
In early July, while most of us were enjoying the early days of summer vacation, Campion custodians Paul Bertrand and Joe DeCamellis
heroically saved the life of 36 year old Jason Pinsonneault who collapsed after his heart stopped and he lost consciousness.
Joe DeCamellis, who saw Jason lying on the football field, used his walkie talkie to radio for 911 assistance. Minutes later
Paul Bertrand and Brian Stapleton, summer school principal, arrived and took turns performing CPR and heart massage.
Jason spent nine days in the Intensive Care Unit and has been recovering since at home with his wife, Jennifer and their two
children Isabella,3, and Nicholas, 1.
For more information on this Campion Good News story please visit: https://webmail.dpcdsb.org/owa/redir.aspx?
C=69af333121ea45c0b782ba7e39dcbb94&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dpcdsb.org%2fCAMPI%2fGeneral%2bInfo%
2fSpreading%2bthe%2bGood%2bNews.htm
Campion Student Receives Award
Corey Sherwood, a recent graduate of St. Edmund Campion, was
named one of Canada‟s Top 20 Under 20 by Youth In Motion. Out of hundreds of Canadian applicants Corey was one of 20
youths who received this prestigious honour due to his contributions to his Bramtpon community, particularly his invovlement
with Student to Future. Student to Future was co-founded by Corey due to his expereinces working with at-risk youth. Corey
discovered that many youths aspired to attend a post-secondary institution, however, there were very little resources to help
them attain this dream. Thus, Student to Future was designed to fill this void by providing mentors and being a resource to
assist youths in navigating the road to post-secondary education.
For mor information on this Campion Good News story please visit: http://www.bramptonguardian.com/community/
article/1019149--youth-finds-a-coveted-spot
Campion For Life
2nd,
On Sunday, October
our wonderful Campion Students braved the cold and the rain to
take part in the National Life Chain in front of St.
Mary‟s Church in Brampton. This peaceful, powerful witness about the sanctity of human life
was a beautiful reflection of the positive values
of our Campion Students and their families who
supported them in this endeavor. Thank - you to
all who participated! We are proud of you!
“Campion for Life” – our school‟s Pro-Life club
regularly welcomes new members. If you are
interested, please contact Ms. Rodricks or Mr.
Marcolla for details.
French Club
Campion‟s Club Franco-Fun is
gearing up for another great
year. Our very first event of this
school year will be a “taffy pull”
in celebration of “La Sainte
Catherine”. Curious? Come
and find out all about it. Don‟t
be shy, you don‟t have to speak
French to join. We are always
accepting new members.
Please see Mme Latendresse or
Mme Spottiswood for more details or just show up and have
fun with us. À bientôt
Yoga Club
Campion‟s Yoga Club is off
to an enthusiastic start! We
have many new members
who are serious about improving their bodies and minds. Our
Thursday evening class focuses on
breathing techniques, combined
with strengthening poses and flexibility exercises. There‟s still time to join –
see Ms. Ciufo for a permission form.
Come on out and find some balance in your life!
Harmony Movement
The Harmony Movement has started again at Campion! The chosen students in the group possess
excellent leadership skills and demonstrate core values of the community. At each meeting, students discuss ideas relating to stereotypes, disabilities, gender, race and religion. During this 8-week program, these students work towards a
Diversity Leadership Certificate. At the end of the program, participants will be educating their peers about the above topics in a series of
workshops which will be taking place in early December. By participating in the Harmony Movement at Campion students are celebrating
diversity in our school community and making us all proud!
Le Club Franco Club
Bonjour et bonne
année à tous! The French Club at Campion is gearing up
for a busy year! Students interested in expanding their
knowledge of the French language and culture will have
the opportunity to join “Le Cercle Français.” A new executive has begun planning events for students who wish to
join.
Activities will include:
1) a taffy-pull to celebrate the feast of Ste. Catherine in
late November
2) participation in the Campion Christmas Coffee House
in December
3) Mardi Gras crêpe-making and sale in February
4) a “Guess the famous movie line” French activity in
March
5) helping to plan and organize a school-wide French
speech contest – “Le Concours d‟art Oratoire” in early
April
6) participation in “Culturefest” in May 2012 and…
7) the opportunity to meet and practice your Frenchlanguage skills while introducing the Campion school
community to French language and culture.
Madame Latendresse and Madame Spottiswood vous
accueillent!
As active members in our school‟s Athletic Council 2011
athletic community, Campion‟s
athletic council work together on various school events. The council
helps build school spirit by working with coaches and teams to raise
awareness of our athletic community. As a team we help organize
sporting games and tournaments for our fellow students to enjoy and
show support for each other. Every week, coaches select both a
male and female athlete who has shown exceptional athletic leadership, ability and growth, to hold the position as “Athlete of the Week”.
On December 3rd 2011, Campion‟s Athletic Council will be hosting its
annual „Campion Christmas‟ for the young children in the community.
Campion Christmas is a great opportunity for students to be actively
involved in their community, and to create a memorable experience
for children. The day consists of festive games, arts and crafts, cookie
decorating, and even pictures with Santa. Supplies and prizes rely on
the charitable donations from local stores, banks, businesses, etc.
Many proceeds raised from athletic council events go towards
Guardian Angels Parish, any donations will be greatly appreciated. If
you are willing and able to donate something for this incredible
event, whether it is a monetary donation or something that we may
be able to raffle off, please direct your donations to the front office of
our school.
From your Campion‟s Athletic Council, God bless.
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AV Club
The AV Club has been
busy this fall with various events
throughout the school. In September the crew set up the sound
for both grades 9-12 assemblies
and school masses as well as a
few guest speakers who presented in the theatre. Additionally,
during the Haitian dancers visits
the A/V Club got the school‟s
lighting system up and running.
There are a number of events that
are coming up in the future that
will keep the crew busy such as
the annual Academic Awards
Ceremony and Arts Coffee House.
The Academic Awards Ceremony
will be held in the gym on October
27th and the crew is excited to set
up the sound and video for this
event as it will be the first time the
new upgraded sound system will
be put to the test for a large gathering. Thanks to Mr. Mant for getting the sound system in the gym
upgraded over the summer! Students can join the A/V Club at any
time. If you are interested in joining
please contact Mr. Biondich in the
Religion Department.
Nicaragua Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Nicaragua Social Justice Group is preparing for another mission to Nicaragua. The group will be hosting their annual
Nicaragua Night Fundraiser on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This is a fun event for the whole family. Join
us for Latin music and dancing, a Nicaraguan meal and bid on lots of great items at our silent and live auctions. The cost i s
$10 for adults and $5 for students/children. Tickets may be bought at the door. All proceeds will help support the Nicaragua Social Justice Project.
NICARAGUA NIGHT AND
SILENT AUCTION
DATE:
Thursday, November 17/11
LOCATION:
St. Edmund Campion S.S.
TIME:
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
COST:
Adult………………...$10.00
Student / Child………$5.00
Enjoy latin music, food, and bid on lots of great items at our silent auction!
All proceeds will help support the Nicaragua Social Justice Project!
See any member of the Nicaragua Social Justice Group for tickets and details!
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The Business Department has been very busy over the last few months enBUSINESS DEPARTMENT NEWS
riching and expanding not only our programs, but also our families at home. We
are thrilled to announce the births of Mr. and Ms. Ocampo‟s first child, Amelia Frances Ocampo, born July 15 th,
2011, Ms. Karanikolas‟ first child, Sonia Angela Karanikolas, born May 7 th, 2011 and Ms. Granic‟s third child,
Bridgette Ivana Granic, born June 30th, 2011. On behalf of the department, staff, and the student body, we wish
them the best of luck during their maternity leaves.
As difficult as it is to fill the shoes of these great teachers, we have been blessed to find three welcome additions to our department. Mr. Andreacola, Ms. Sacco and Mr. Therriault have quickly settled into life at Campion and have been embraced
by staff and students for the enthusiasm, professionalism and passion for teaching that they bring with them every day they
step into the school and their classrooms. A special congratulations also goes out to Mr. Abbruscato whose hard work and
dedication last year resulted in a permanent position at Campion.
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The Co-operative Education Department is proud to announce the expansion of our successful Co-operative Education program at Campion. This year we have added six more Co-op sections to the 24 sections we had last year to help facilitate
the growing demand from our students who hope to gain work experience while earning secondary school credits. Our expansion also includes the introduction of the Dual Credit Program, an initiative funded by the Government of Ontario, in collaboration with Sheridan Institute of Technology, DPCDSB and the Peel District School Board. The Dual Credit Program is
aimed at students who are interested in a career in trades or technology and earning college credits while completing their
high school diploma. Students who enroll in the Dual Credit Program will have the opportunity to train with qualified college
faculty, train in Sheridan‟s up-to-date, fully equipped shops and labs and “test-drive” a potential career in trades or technology. For more information about the Dual Credit Program, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Education website at http://
www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/dualCredit.html.
The Co-operative Education program will continue to be led by Ms. Bisante, Mr. Krolewski, Ms. Tonello, and our two newest
members, Mr. Camilleri and Ms. Peca. If any students are interested in finding out more about Co-operative Education at
Campion, please feel free to visit our website at http://www.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Departments/Co-operative+Education/.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program
The summer of 2011 was one of my best summer experiences ever
as I participated in the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange program.
The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program is a program
offered by the Government of Canada in which youth aged 16
and 17 can improve their French language skills as well as gain employment experience for a six week period working in a non-profit
organization and staying with a host family in Quebec. In exchange, your family here will be hosting a student from Quebec.
Being away from home for the first time was my biggest challenge.
But upon reaching Victoriaville, Quebec, my host mom made me
feel welcomed and part of her family. My first two weeks in Quebec were the most challenging as it took a while for me to understand and speak French the way they did.
Despite the summer heat and having to wake up early each day, I
enjoyed my work at the summer day camp. The weekdays spent
with kids and their natural curiosity brought out the child in me. Every weekend, along with the other YMCA participants, we
had new experiences which were amazing as well as exciting. I made new friends from different schools and provinces. We
all had an awesome time and a memorable stay in Quebec. On weekends we visited Montreal, Quebec City, water parks
like Valcartier and enjoyed BBQs and singing around campfires. We were lucky to get an opportunity to see a Cirque du Soleil show, which was absolutely amazing! I also will never forget the kayaking, canoeing and amazing other activities I was
able to participate in..
Leaving Quebec and my host family was hard and I really wanted the summer to last longer. It was like a home away from
home. But as all good things come to an end, I said to myself “Don‟t feel sad because it's over but smile and cherish every
moment you experienced.” Do not miss this opportunity if it comes your way as it is an experience of a lifetime.
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English Update
The English Department is a vibrant element of St. Edmund Campion. We are the largest department with
16 teachers, and with so many professionals, there is a wide diversity of teaching styles and personalities.
One vital factor that is common to all Campion English teachers is their unfailing dedication and genuine
interest in student success. Attending workshops that focus on current instructional pedagogy, provides
teachers with support to create engaging and thought provoking activities that aim to reach all learners.
Familiarity with new curriculum ensures relevant skills are being assessed and evaluated. Finally, by participating in resource review and curriculum development that is used Board-wide, teachers connect texts to
the Catholic Graduate Expectations to help their students become discerning believers on their lifelong journey with God.
English is a compulsory credit: students must take an English course each year during their high school career. There are also
optional English courses available to students in Grades 10-12.
English Literacy Skills (ELS 201) is a grade 10 course designed to help students strengthen essential reading and writing skills,
providing them with extra literacy support. Students MUST pass the provincial reading and writing test (Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test written each spring) with a 75% in order to graduate. Students will read informational, graphic and literary texts with a focus on locating information, identifying main ideas and supporting details, building vocabulary and consolidating skills in the application of key comprehension strategies. Students who experience difficulty with reading and writing
activities (achieving less than 65% in Grade 9 English) or do poorly on the Grade 9 Mock OSSLT (less than 65%) will be recommended for ELS201. Teachers will contact parents with their referral before course registration in January, and after the
Mock Test has been marked in April. The course is intended to help students who exhibit difficulty with reading and writing
activities in ANY of his or her school subjects, who have difficulty with expressing thoughts or ideas clearly on paper or answering questions completely or correctly. ELS 201 is a credit course that students will take in semester 1 of Grade 10. Students will then take their compulsory English credit in semester 2.
Our Subject Website is the best source of information for students and parents. Currently, all our course outlines are available
online, and by the end of 2011, the CPT common to each course and an exam review sheet will be available for all courses.
Visit our homepage at http://www.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Departments/English/ and use the menu at left to access specific
grade level materials. In fact, once you access grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, you can scroll down to locate information about each
course, and find your child‟s teacher. In many cases, teachers have created their own page where they have posted
course information, handouts and other resources specific to their classes which can be very beneficial when your child is ill
or if you just want to stay connected with what your child is currently covering in class.
Contacting English Teachers is easy to do by calling 905 846-7124 ext. 72192. You can contact teachers between 7:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. or when leaving a message, please identify your name, your child‟s first and last name, and of course, the
teacher for whom you are leaving the message.
The Accelerated Reader program at Campion is intended to promote reading and is a mandatory component of some grade 9, 10 and 11 English classes. Each student is expected to gain a certain number of
points (determined by grade and course level) which are counted towards the student's mark. Accelerated Reader is designed to allow students to select novels, plays, graphic novels, and non-fiction works
(biographies and informative texts) which personally interest them.
Here are a few important points about the program:
Only one AR book may be signed out at a time.
The borrowing period for AR books is two weeks. Books may be renewed once.
Students will be given time in class each week to read, but reading will also need to be done out of class.
Students should not attempt the quiz until they have read the entire book.
Students will not be allowed to take a quiz unless their English teacher has seen them reading the book in class and can
verify that they have read it.
Students are not to attempt to take quizzes on core texts.
Quizzes for each book may be attempted only once. If they do not pass, they may not try the same quiz again.
Partial points are only given if they achieve a pass, which varies from 60 to 70%, depending on the book.
Students should choose a book they enjoy, not just one with lots of points!
Finish the entire book before taking the quiz.
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Welcome!
St. Edmund Campion is excited to welcome to its community over 20 new students from 7 different countries. Before attending their first day of school at the beginning of September some of these newcomer students were able
to participate in an Orientation Day. The orientation, which was led by current Campion students, helped newcomers become acquainted with their new school and environment. Additionally, with the commencement of the school year, students were able to meet Miss Ouellette, Campion‟s ESL teacher, and Andres Salcedo, Campion‟s Settlement Worker. Mr.
Salcedo is at Campion twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, and is here to assist not only newcomer students but their families as well. Mr. Salcedo can also be reached at (416) 471-4654.
ESL Field Trip
On Friday, October 14 students in Miss Ouellette‟s ESL class traveled to the Ontario Legislative Assembly
in Toronto to get a closer look at the workings of Ontario‟s government. While at the Legislative Assembly students were
given a tour and participated in the making of a mock law. Afterwards, students then traveled to Mackenzie House where
they learned about William Lyon Mackenzie‟s family‟s immigration to Canada as well as his role in Canadian history. Overall it was an eventful day of learning about the workings of Ontario‟s government as well as discovering an important part
of Canada‟s heritage.
ETS 4U1 Studies in Literature
This course is an elective English course for students with a special interest in literature
and literary criticism. Students will focus on studying a variety of literary texts by authors from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and time periods and assess the function and significance of literature in society.
Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and
respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. By exploring human nature as
depicted in stories, students will develop an awareness of social injustice, cultural
conflicts, and the importance of historical figures, and enhance their understanding of themselves as
readers and as individuals.
Under the guidance of Ms. Dobson-Efpatridis, Department Head of English/ESL, students have spent the past
month reading and responding to World Mythology. Students have had the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding
of literary concepts and terms by applying them to their own personal lives. By studying creation stories, adventure myths,
and morality tales, students have analyzed a culture‟s unique values, beliefs, and religious ideologies while at the same
time discovering how we are connected. Students will begin reading Julius Caesar in October and in addition to assessing
various critical interpretations of the play, they will study how the author‟s writing has been influenced by historical, social,
political and cultural conditions. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the themes of the play through a research assignment.
ENG 1P1 – Grade 9 Applied English
Students have been developing their reading, writing, and media literacy skills throughout the months
of September and October. They have been reading a variety of informational, literary, and graphic
text using a captivating resource about insects and home invaders, and learning facts about our
world and hygiene that are both interesting and nauseating!
Students have created and produced an informational flyer, a recipe card displaying their
own “tasty treat”, and a fact sheet on an important job in society outlining the essential responsibilities
and negative aspects of some “dirty jobs.” An important focus of the course will be on identifying and using appropriate strategies and processes to improve students‟ comprehension of texts, which students will focus on while
studying short stories. Teachers of grade 9 applied students, Ms. Ceolin and Ms. Dobson-Efpatridis, will use modelling and
exemplars to demonstrate how students should communicate their ideas clearly and effectively while completing writing
tasks that they must be proficient in to pass the OSSLT. By November, students will embark on an adventure with character
Franklin Crabbe, a teenager who faces a number of typical teenage problems both at home and school. The Canadian
author of this novel shows readers that running away is not a solution to one‟s problems, and in fact, can be the source of
greater conflicts.
The Bellies Are on the Move
The time has come again and The Parenting Program at Campion is well underway. As part of the program, students get to wear the Reality Works
Real Care Baby Belly. These bellies contain a water bag and weights that simulate
a full term pregnancy, weighing approximately 25 pounds. While wearing the
simulators, students are asked to perform everyday tasks,such as walking up three
flights of stairs, tying their shoes, and picking something up from the floor. The students marvel at how difficultthe simplest of tasks becomes.
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Here, grade
11 student
Catherine P.
is sporting the
Real Care
Baby Belly
Technological Education Department
The Technological Education program at St. Edmund Campion is continually developing into a very positive and exciting
area of study for our students. This is reflected by the extra time and efforts of our hard working Technology staff provide to
our students that will give them the opportunity to meet the curriculum initiatives, requirements and life challenges of the
future.
New Staff
Our department is continuing to change in the school and are welcoming a new teacher ( from last year)into the department. We wish our new teacher, Mr. Joe Ranieri, who will be teaching Transportation, Exploratory Technology and Construction the best success in his future here at St. Edmund Campion. Welcome!!!
AUTO SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
The Auto Service program focuses on student-centred practical projects, selected expectations and activities for the Technology Curriculum. We are looking to develop new relationships with the automotive industry in Brampton and welcome
any support to this venture. It is through these community relationships that we can together build a strong school-industry
community, committed to our student‟s education and future.
The student‟s passion for cars will be the focus in the curriculum area of study this year. Students will continually develop their
automotive skills in electronics, diagnostics, mechanical aptitude and dexterity, computer applications and engine management systems.
In the Auto Service program, we are able to repair and service all types of vehicles. The repairs and services we offer will
meet and/or exceed manufacturer‟s specifications. In no way will any repairs and services completed by the school program void any manufacturer‟s warranty (this includes new vehicles). You are not responsible to bring your vehicle into the
dealer for repairs, but rather maintain your vehicle to manufacturer‟s specifications. The live shop is fully equipped and supervised by licenced trained professionals to provide a high degree of quality servicing and repairs. We also have the latest
high tech equipment to service your vehicle to manufacturer‟s specifications (OEM).
Some of the services we provide are:
Computerized Tune up (OBD 2); Pre Emission Testing and Servicing; Computer Link/Interfacing Diagnosis and
Repairs(Scan); Electronic/Electrical Repairs/Servicing; Computerized Wheel Balancing/Rotation
Complete Brake servicing and Repairs; Front End Servicing and Maintenance; Suspension Servicing and Repairs
Cooling System Servicing; Exhaust Repairs and Servicing; Lube, Oil & Filter
All general repairs and Servicing.
There is "NO LABOUR FEE". You are only responsible for the parts, which will be estimated (written form) and ordered for
you. The service is provided at a minimal charge (except for parts and materials).
If you would like to have your vehicles scheduled service taken care of at the school and during the school day, you
are asked to contact me for further information and assistance. We are here to service the needs of the St. Edmund
community.
If you would like to have your vehicles service schedule needs taken care of at the school, you are asked to contact
Mr. L. Novia for further information at 905-846-7124 Ext. 72105.
We are here to service the needs of the school community, come in and visit our labs and be part of the excitement of
technology, call and visit soon.
Happy Motoring
Student Vote Provincial Election
Campion students once again were given the opportunity to participate in a
democratic simulation through the Student Vote Program. On the 5 th our
students placed their ballot to select the Provincial representative for our
Brampton West riding.
During the Provincial Election period, students were introduced to the political platforms and candidates for each of the major Political Parties, and on
Election Day they put their mark on the ballot.
Our students were very enthusiastic about participating in such a unique and
authentic experience. A total of 1723 students cast their ballot on October
5th.
The Student Vote Program provides students with a very unique and exciting
opportunity to be physically engaged in politics and democracy. Although
their vote does not count officially to the final Election results, it does serve as
a means of voicing their opinion regarding the future of Ontario. The results
of the Student Vote Election were broadcast on the News as well as published in the major newspapers.
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Campion Student Vote Results:
Vic Dhillon (Liberal Party)
586
Dalbir Kathuria (NDP)
351
Patti Chmelyk (Green Party)
259
Ted Harlson (Freedom Party)
255
Ben Shenouda (P.C Party)
196
Campion Champion Canadian and World Studies Department Fall 2011
“Management is doing things right; leadership
is doing the right things.” - Peter Drucker
During this past provincial election in early
October, the Canadian and World Studies
Department put this saying into practice when
Ms. Soares’ grade 12 Politics and Ms. Stewart’s
grade 10 Civics classes put citizenship into
action and organized the 2011 Student Vote
on Wednesday, October 5th. The Student
Vote is an initiative that gives students the opportunity to practice a civic duty and vote for
their political nominees in their own respective
riding. Classes from grades 9 through 12 participated in the mock vote that mirrored the
actual vote that parents and other community members participated in on Thursday, October 6th. Similar to the results in the actual
election, Campion students also overwhelming voted for Liberal incumbent Vic Dhillon for
Brampton West.
The Canadian and World Studies Department
continues to demonstrate good leadership in
the school and throughout the community
through its various courses and initiatives. This
year‟s Remembrance Day Celebrations will
again be headed up by CWS department
members Mr. Cordeiro and Mr. Laezza, with
help from Mr. Therriault. It should prove to
once again be a poignant and significant
assembly that will employ various media to
help the Campion community remember the
many sacrifices our soldiers and troops have
made for this country.
The CWS Department would also like to take a
moment to remember their good friend and
colleague Mr. Tambureno, who passed away
tragically this past March after battling ALS
(Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis). A commemorative plaque memorializing Mr. Tambureno as
a cherished and much-loved staff member is
now in the school‟s Peace Garden as well as
a framed mounted picture in the weight
room. For those interested in finding out more
information regarding ALS or
where donations can be
made, please contact one of
the teachers in the CWS Department.
CWS continues to actively use its page (http://w3.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/
Departments/Canadian+World+Studies/) on the school‟s website for
many of its courses, and to promote and celebrate many of the events
and activities that we are organizing and running at Campion. Schedules, assignments, some notes, handouts, culminating projects, Department Policies, and test and exam reviews continue to be available on
the various course links. Both students and parents are encouraged to
make this page one of their favourites on their home computer. With
course selection sheets for next year looming in the very near future,
please have a look at the CWS website to read up on courses that can
be taken next year and to get regular updates on what is going on in the
department.
In Academic news, Dufferin Peel and St.Edmund Campion will be continuing to offer the boards only African Canadian History Course (IDC 3O1)
during the second semester of this school year. Ms. Stewart (along with
several guest lectures from Mr. Ocampo), are scheduled to teach this
Grade 11 elective course which is open to ALL students. The course examines the many contributions of Black Canadians within the context of
Canadian society and history, and traces the roots and heritage of one
of Canada‟s earliest communities. The class will examine issues of racism
and oppression, and will celebrate the diversity of Canadian society.
ALL students, regardless of colour or ethnic background, are encouraged to take this very important course which is now in its third year of
existence.
Throughout the year, CWS has a number of grandiose plans in the works
to bring life to our curriculum through a variety of field trips and guest
speakers. The annual court house visit will take place for all student enrolled in the Canadian Law courses, as well as a possible trip to the Royal
Ontario Museum for a variety of Social Science and History courses. Additionally, in November, the CWS department will begin marketing for the
Washington/New York Trip (currently scheduled for Spring 2012). The trip
will help to supplement the curriculum of a number of CWS courses. As
part of the trip agenda, participants will get an opportunity to tour the
Washington or New York area as well as attend a professional sporting
event. Stay tuned for more information!
In departmental staff news, we would like to wish a very warm welcome
back to Mrs. Zucchiatti who is back from maternity leave as well as a
very special congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ocampo who welcomed
the birth of their first child, Amelia Frances Ocampo, on July 15th.
Despite several changes to the departmental roster, the CWS department is back (albeit a tad bit smaller!) and ready to lead. Please drop in
and say hello!
Mr. Bianchi, Ms. Castro, Mr. Cordeiro, Mr. Di Muzio, Ms. Foster, Ms. Fournier, Ms. Jones, Mr. Laezza, Mr. Nahirniak, Mr. Ocampo, Ms. Scapicchio,
Ms. Soares, Ms. Stewart, Ms. Zucchiatti.
Mock Bail Team
The Law Program at Campion is excited to begin yet another Mock Bail Team this year for our
annual competition at the Brampton Courthouse, which will take place on December 2, 2011.
This tournament is put on by Peel Justice Education Network and is organized by one of our very own teachers, Ms. Stewart.
It features 8 high schools from the Peel area that compete in an authentic courtroom setting with presiding Justices of the
Peace. We are calling all aspiring lawyers in grade 11 to come out and join our team. To date we have had much success
at this tournament. We have won the tournament for 3 consecutive years and many of our students have been awarded
“best lawyer” or “best witness”. We hope that this year is no different and we are able to keep up the success and bring
the trophy back to Campion for its 4th time.
The Grade 11 and 12 Law Programs are organizing trips to various courthouses. The Grade 11 classes will be Law Trips
visiting the Brampton courthouse on October 28, 2011 and the Grade 12 classes will be visiting the Toronto
courthouse on December 6, 2011. Both trips provide the students with the opportunity to see law in action by visiting courtrooms in session and speaking with a sitting judge. It is a great experience for students to see the day to day operations of
a courthouse to help them gain a better understanding of what being a lawyer is really like and also help them prepare for
their upcoming mock trials.
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Grade 10 Canadian History – A Gateway to Lifelong Learning
This year, the Grade 10 Canadian History program continues its tradition of innovation and surpassing students‟
expectations. As a compulsory credit, the Grade 10 History is a course that many students enter with reluctance. However, the Canadian and World Studies department sees this course as an opportunity to the plant
WWII Helmet
the seed for the love of history and make students lifelong learners.
As part of our goal to bring the course alive, Mr. Ocampo, Mr. Cordeiro, and Mr. Laezza have amassed an impressive collection of historical artefacts from both World Wars and several later conflicts. The collection‟s jewels include two authentic
helmets from World War II, gas masks, a standard infantry uniform shirt, and bullet casings. What begins as a simple showand-tell activity quickly becomes a full sensory experience as students touch these pieces of history and volunteer to be
dressed up in full kit.
As part of the World War I unit, students experience eating the staple foods of soldiers in
the trenches. While not authentic, hard tack biscuits, grape jelly, cold tea, and spam
bring alive this experience. Much like the historical artefacts, students are eager to try the
food and their responses vary from disgust to delight.
Students at the academic level have their problem-solving and teamwork skills challenged several times during period long diplomacy simulation games. At the conclusion
of the World War I unit, students participate in a simulation of the Paris Peace Conference
of 1919 and experience the frustration and pressure of putting the world back together
following a long destructive war. Later in the semester, students will once again role play
simulations of the Munich Conference to introduce World War II, and the Yalta Conference, which leads to the Cold War era.
After a successful and engaging semester in Grade 10, many students enrol in our elective
the Yalta Conference
Grade 11 courses which include American History, World History To the 16 th Century, Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology, Law, Parenting, Travel and Tourism, and African Canadian History, the
first course of its kind in our school board.
The most unique aspect of our Law program evokes passion and tremendous effort from students:
competition. The Grade 11 Law course culminates in a mock trial that provides students with an ability
to apply a semester of learning in a practical setting and in the high pressure environment of a theatre
filled with their friends and peers.
Mr. Ocampo‟s American History class will debate the merits of British rule in character. Their passionate
arguments are matched by Mr. Ocampo‟s commitment to authenticity as seen in his full 18 th century
outfit, complete with hairpiece.
At the center of the World History class is a motivation to have students experience the civilizations that
forged today‟s world. Students in Mr. Cordeiro‟s World History class will observe the mummification
process and learn to write in ancient hieroglyphics. Later in the semester, students will experience the
life of a Spartan soldier by making their own shields and marching in phalanx formation. They will also research the gods
and goddesses of Greek mythology and become them in class – clothing, attitude, and all. As Christmas approaches,
there will be a Roman style feast complete with dishes and delicacies that are as authentic as possible.
The Canadian and World Studies department‟s commitment to presenting curriculum in an engaging manner continues in
our Grade 12 courses, which include Canadian Politics, Canadian and World Issues, West and the World, Environment and
Resource Management, Economics, Canadian and International Law, and Challenge and Change in Society. Each
course prepares students not only for their post-secondary paths, but also provides a greater understanding of and appreciation for the world around them. For each student, this path started with a positive experience in our ever-changing and
engaging Grade 10 Canadian History program. For more information on the Grade 10 Canadian History course, visit the
course website: http://dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Departments/Canadian+World+Studies/Grade+10/CHC2D1/
Dramatic Arts
The Company will once again be creating an unforgettable haunted house for Campion‟s Alternative Trick or Treat – make sure to come and be surprised!
Dramatic Arts Students will be attending a Field Trip on Nov. 23 to The Factory Theatre in Toronto.
The Company Presents "The Fifth Edition" at this year‟s Arts Christmas Coffee House, written by Deanna D'Aoust, one of our
very own students!
In February, The Company Presents "Voices from the Past for the Future" for Black History Month and will be taking part in the
Sear’s Festival competition.
This year‟s School Musical will be held on April 26th and 27th.
Music
This year brings us an exciting Music Performance line-up. Here are some important dates during which you can enjoy the
great sounds of our Campion musicians:
Awards Night - Thursday, October 27 - Concert Band
Spanish Night - Thursday, November 17 - Open to all Music Clubs
Campion Alternative Christmas - Open to all Music Students
Grade 8 Feeder School Information/Registration Night - Open to all Music Students
Christmas Coffee House - Thursday, December 15 - Concert Bands, Jam Bands, Grade 9 Band, Grade 10-12 Vocal Class, Gr.
11/12 Guitar Class
Battle of the Bands/Campion's Real Guitar Hero - Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Annual Spring Concert - Thursday, May 17, 2012
Music Clubs Wonderland Trip - Friday, May 25, 2012 with a 10 a.m. Performance by the Concert Band
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Visual and Media Arts
Grade 9 & 10 Visual Arts Students will be visiting the Living Arts Center in Mississauga to participate in a Silkscreening Workshop on October 21 and November 25
Grade 11 & 12 Visual/Media Arts Students will be visited by a representative from Ontario College of Arts and Design who will
share information with them on entrance requirements and portfolios on November 16.
Grade 10 and 11 Media Arts and Grade 12 Visual Arts Students will be visiting the Distillery Historic District on October 14, 21
and November 4.
The Masterpieces of our Campion Artists will be on display at the Arts Christmas Coffee House on December 16. Doors open
at 5 pm. Performances begin at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $5. Tickets will be available in all Arts classes and at the door.
Images 2012: Board wide Student Art Exhibition will taking place May 28, 2012 to June 4, 2012. Opening Night is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 7-9 pm – Save the Date!
Dance
Campion is proud to offer its very first Dance Course! This grade 10, Open level course, is an excellent way for students in
grades 10 through 12, male and female, to discover more about the amazing world of dance. It is an outstanding outlet for
beginner and advanced dancers alike and a great way to learn and develop dance techniques while engaging in daily
exercise and having fun.
Since the start of the semester, students enrolled in the course have investigated the Elements of Dance and even choreographed their own pieces. They are currently examining Jazz techniques and will move forward in the coming weeks to explore Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. These students are eager to use the skills obtained in the course to broaden their
ability and continue to grow as dancers.
Any students who are interested in learning more about this course can speak to Ms. S. Byrne in the Math office.
Campion Fall Sports
Junior Boys Volleyball Team
The Junior Boys‟ Volleyball team began their
season with tryouts the first week of September. After two weeks, coaches Kosziwka, Spottiswood, and Bouwmeester had narrowed the
field to fifteen boys: Captain Steven M.
(setter), Raisaun A. (middle and power), Brian
A. (right-side), Derick S. (middle/power), Kevin
T. (power), Jefton T. (middle), Alex T. (middle/
right-side), Daniel B. (setter), Jason D. (power),
Bryce H. (right-side), Tochi M. (middle), Damian
O. (power), Hernani O. (middle) and Pashawn
Y.C. (right-side).
The team has played 2 regular season games
so far and has participated in the St. Joan of
Arc Tournament, where they advanced to the
Quarter-finals but lost to St. Paul. They still have
3 regular season games yet to play before
playoffs and hope to make it into the postseason. Good luck boys!
Campion 2011 Tennis
The Senior Boys Volleyball season is
currently underway. After many
trials and tribulations the boys continue to work hard and come together as a team. The boys have
rallied and shown much determination to currently battle into 2nd
place in their division. Good luck
goes out to: Kingsley B., Marin I., Tyler
T., Quinn F., Dennis A., Giuliano V.,
Brandon P., Darnel G., John-Michael L.,
Damien L., Matthew Q. and Jonathan
D. as they continue their season and
head into the playoffs. Go bears Go!!
Coaches Curic and Garthson
The Campion Senior and Junior tennis teams braved the elements and played through
several extremely challenging matches in order to achieve the following amazing results
Senior Girls Singles Camille Z. First place
Senior Mixed Doubles -Cynthia O. and Daniel R. - Second Place
Senior Boys Singles - Trai T. First place
Denis A. Second place
Senior Boys Doubles - Reuben S. and Joey B. –
First place
David G. and Lukasz G. Second place
Junior Girls Singles - Latonia G.First place
Some of our Junior players had never
participated in a tennis tournament
before.
These results are incredible and we
are so proud of how hard these kids
played.
We wish them good luck at
ROPSSAA
Coaches Specic and Jones
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Junior Players
Shontia W.
Samiha A.
Ewere O.
Natti S.
John A.
Jazmin T.
Samuel P.
Zachary P.
Jefern A.
Tyrae W.
Campion Soccer League
In its 6th year of operation the CSL has more teams than ever before boasting 2 teacher and 8 student
teams all of who are vying for the coveted Championship Trophy. Involving over 90 participants playing at 6:30 a.m. start times, 3 times per week; this intramural soccer league promotes a fun, safe, inclusive environment for all who love to play the world‟s greatest game! The league started October 4 th
and will come to an end on November 4th as the top 2 teams from both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 divisions
square off in the Championship Final. Good luck to all the teams in their quest for soccer supremacy!
All information regarding CSL can be accessed online at http://www.dpcdsb.org/CAMPI/Athletics/
CSL/
Varsity Girls Flag Football
The Campion Lady Bears Varsity Flag Football Team is in the midst of their 2011 season. The team has been working hard
and at this point of time has a record of 4 – 0. The team will be looking to make a playoff run and is aiming to bring home
another ROPSSAA title.
On Friday, September 30, Campion hosted 16 teams in the 7 th Annual Flag Football Tournament. This event was an all day
affair as each team played a minimum of 3 games. The winner of the tournament was Mayfield SS who defeated Gonzaga in the finals. Thank you to the leadership students who helped out with the tournament.
Good luck to the team on continued success throughout the season!!
Team members:
Nicole A., Latece B., Adjoa B., Claudia B., Jessica C., Chelsea C., Sheniqua D., Jennifer D., Rachel D., Alyssa G., Dadrianna
G., Debora G., Irene H., Josephine I., Taylor L., Cinthia M., Cynthia O., Kyanna S., Shanelle S.
Coaches:
M. Fournier, A. Bamford, J. Byrne and M. Cerminera
Future Looks Bright for Campion Football
The St. Edmund Campion Bears are off to a slow start
after winning last years Tier II championship in dramatic fashion last November. The team has undergone numerous changes with many key players moving on. The 2011 squad is very different from last
years, with much of the 2010 championship roster depleted due to graduation, transfers to other schools
and various other reasons. The Bears are once again
in a rebuilding phase for the program, but the future
does indeed look bright. The team also made the
jump from Tier II to Tier I this year and at the same time
switched to a varsity squad made up of students from
grades 9-12. With the bulk of its players being in
grade 11 and junior grades, the team‟s inexperience
playing at such an elite level is evident in spite of the
fact that they have been able to compete with most
teams in Tier 1. At the time of this writing, the team
has gone 0-4 to start off the 2011 season, with several
of those games being very close, heart breaking losses that the Bears should have won. In spite of the losing record, the coaching staff is excited and proud of
the team and is looking forward to next year and upcoming seasons when the squad begins to mature
and play more comfortably at a level befitting the
team. Special thanks to the following year 5 players
and the best of luck to you on all your future endeavours: Josh M., Dylan W., TJ S., Chris L., Josh I., Jermaine
S., Adam A. and Nick C.
The team will be conducting clinics and camps in the
spring and will begin work outs in the weight room
with the Strength and Conditioning Club once the
season concludes. If you are interested in playing
football next year for Campion, please do make it a
point to introduce yourself to the coaches before
training camp begins next summer. Parents and players are reminded that Academic Tracking Sheets
have been distributed to all team members to ensure
that they are abiding by the school‟s academic policy.
Players who continue to have difficulty academically and behaviourally will be required to meet with coaches in order to develop
strategies to ensure success in the classroom and off the football
field. For more information regarding the Campion Bears Football
Program, please consult the school website or feel free to contact
the coaching staff at campionfootball@hotmail.com
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Received report on the Eco-Greening Initiatives and Certification
• Approved Equity and Inclusion Strategy
• Received presentation for Catholic Education Week
• Received Overseas Excursion report
• Election of student representatives to the Board of Trustees
• Received Review of Service Coordination in the Dufferin-Peel Region, from Birth to 24
• Received Review of School Health Support Services Report from the Ministry of Education
• Received System Directions Overview by the Director of Education, based on the Strategic Plan
• Approved recommendations to the 2011 Budget Process
• Goal Setting for the Special Education Advisory Committee & alignment to the Catholic Board Learning Plan
• Approved publication of the document, Role of the Trustee, for wide distribution
• Approved publication of the document, Dealing with Complaints, for wide distribution
• Established Ad Hoc Committee with Peel District School Board Trustees to discuss issues of joint concern regarding transportation
• Approved change in walking distance ratios
• Established budget priorities for the 2010-2011 school budget
• Additional years for growth at Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School, St. Roch Catholic Secondary School and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
• Signed agreement with the City of Mississauga regarding track and fi eld facilities at the new Loyola Catholic Secondary School site
• Received review and analysis of EQAO test results for Grades 3,6,10 for all, including diverse learners
• Received review of strategies to improve the graduation rates of Grade 12 students at the Secondary level
• Conducted Public Budget Consultation with community stakeholders
• Approved massive review and revision of 86 by-laws and procedures
• Approved expansion of French Immersion sites through board budget
• Reached agreement on the fi rst DECE contract for the Full Day Learning Program
• Received review and monitoring of student achievement, student graduation rates, programs and services
• Received delegations on a variety of topics at Board and Committee meetings throughout the year
• Initiated and conducted professional in-servicing of Trustees regarding suspension and appeals
• Initiated and conducted professional in-servicing of Trustees on governance issues
• Initiated and conducted professional in-servicing of Trustees on transportation
• Regularly bring forward concerns from rate payers related to policy or issues in their wards
• Over one-third of our schools Eco-Certifi ed as Green Schools
• Conducted application process for community representatives to the Audit Committee
• Held regular meetings with the Regional Audit Team
• Created Risk Assessment document
• Internal Audits randomly conducted at schools
• Appointed external auditors
• Construction of Our Lady of Lourdes –new elementary school opening in September in Brampton
• Approved renovations related to FDK at four schools and retrofi ts at four schools to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten Program
• Approved energy saving initiatives of roof top solar voltaic panels at fi ve schools and installation of energy effi cient lighting, thermostatic controls at three
schools. Replacement and repairs coming to six roofs and upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems at 24 schools
• Allocated one time funding utilization of $1.5 million for Science Textbooks and $2.0 million for other subject textbooks
• Successfully implemented inaugural year of Full Day Kindergarten
• Aligned Catholic Board Learning Plan, Catholic Board Corporate Plan and System Direction
• Expanded Pathways and Specialist High Skills Major program
• Development of staff capacity to support students with mental health needs
• Drafted New Policy, School Food and Beverage
• Revised Policy 4.04, Educational Trips
• Revised Policy 1.25, Pupils with an Anaphylactic Allergy
• Revised Policy 1.75, Chapels in Secondary Schools
• Revised Policy 4.25, Noon Hour – Supervision
• Revised Regulations 6.59, School Graduations
• Draft of Revised Policy/Regulations 1.10, Admissions
• Revised Policy 7.20, Video Security Surveillance Systems in Schools
• Revised Policy 5.10, Public Health
• Revised Policy 1.20, Advertising Materials
• Received Dashboard updates on the implementation of Strategic Plan System Directions, from the Human Resources Department, Mississauga
South Family of
Schools, Brampton North East Family of Schools, Brampton East/Caledon/Dufferin/Malton Family of Schools, Mississauga North Family of Schools,
Mississauga East Family of Schools, Mississauga Brampton Central Family of Schools, Special Education and Student Services, Program, Brampton
West Family
of Schools, Student Success Support Initiatives, Planning and Operations, Corporate Services and Employee Relations.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board - Board of Trustees
Anna da Silva - Brampton Wards 1,3,4 Linda Zanella - Brampton Wards 2, 5, 6 Scott McLauchlan - Brampton Wards 7-10
Frank Di Cosola - Caledon/Dufferin Mario Pascucci - Mississauga Wards 1&3 Sharon Hobin - Mississauga Wards 2&8 (Vice Chair)
Anna Abbruscato - Mississauga Ward 4 (Chair) Thomas Thomas - Misissauga Ward 5 Peter Ferreira - Mississauga Wards 6&11
Bruno Iannicca - Mississauga Ward 7 Esther O’Toole - Mississauga Wards 9&10
John B. Kostoff - Director of Education
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