MISSISSAUGA SOUTH FAMILY OF SCHOOLS:
“A FAMILY OF FAITH”
MESSAGE FROM DAVID AMARAL, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
September 2, 2014
Dear Families:
Welcome back to what promises to be another exciting academic year filled with opportunities for learning within the
context of our Catholic Faith! A special welcome to all of our students who may be joining our Mississauga South Family
of Schools, and, in particular, to our Junior Kindergarten students who are beginning their journey in learning in their
Catholic School. I hope that the summer was spent safely and provided many memories for years to come.
You have chosen a Catholic education for your child. I encourage you to continue to advocate for the right to a Catholic
education, for as Pope Francis, our Holy Father, declares, “Catholic educational institutions offer to all an approach to
education that has as its aim the full development of the person, which responds to the right of every person to access
to knowledge. However, they are also called upon to offer, with full respect for the freedom of each person and using
the methods appropriate to the scholastic environment, the Christian belief, that is, to present Jesus Christ as the
meaning of life, the cosmos and history.” Jesus is indeed at the very center of our mission in Catholic education. We will
continue to celebrate the story of Jesus, and of Catholic Education this year within the theme of Catholic Education
Week, “Exploring Paths of Joy”. We continue to walk with Jesus as did the disciples on the way to Emmaus.
The Mississauga South Family of Schools is a very active and vibrant Family of Schools where the love of Christ can be
found in our hallways, our classrooms and in our daily endeavors. The Family consists of 22 elementary schools and 4
secondary schools, all of which are served by extremely dedicated Administrators, teachers and support staff who put
the needs of every child first and truly believe in the potential of each and every child. 8 parishes support our schools’
liturgical plans, working in partnership with teachers and students to provide spiritual nourishment and development of
our students and their teachers. Furthermore, our school communities are privileged to be served by 4 dedicated
trustees: Mario Pascucci (chair of the board, Wards 1 and 3), Sharon Hobin (vice – char of the board, Wards 2 and 8),
Peter Ferreira (Wards 6 and 11) and Bruno Iannicca (Ward 7), each of whom brings with them a wealth of experience
and a relentless passion for Catholic Education and the success of all students.
The education of any child is indeed a co-operative endeavor. As parents, you are requested to be part of your child’s
education. Research has indicated that there is indeed a correlation between parental involvement and student
learning, achievement and well-being. You are encouraged to ask questions about your child’s learning and to work
collaboratively with your child’s teacher and school to ensure that your child is receiving the highest quality Catholic
Education. We look forward to continue working with you, your child’s “first teacher”, as we endeavor to provide a high
quality, Catholic education that supports the spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities
of each individual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.
I wish you, the families within the Mississauga South Family of Schools, a very successful and productive year full of
wonder and learning and witnessing the love our Lord has for us. Our vocation in providing your child with the highest
quality Catholic Education is a privilege and one we hold very dear; it is indeed a sacred trust.
David Amaral
Superintendent of Education
Mississauga South Family of Schools