Bishop Allen Academy School Prospectus 1 Words of Welcome The Future 2 The Catholic Vision 3 What to Look Forward to Begins Here 4 Grade Nine Program 5 Support for Students Educational Services - Full Inclusion Model Student Services - Support Leading to Success Library and Digital Resource Centre English as a Second Language 7 French Immersion and Extended French Programs 8 Academic Departments Business Cooperative Education English Mathematics Religion and Philosophy Science Social Science Technological Studies 11 The Arts Visual Arts Music Drama 12 Congregated Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Program leading to the AP Diploma and University credits 14 SAGE Gifted Program 16 Athletic Program 18 Co-Curricular Program 20 Recent Highlights & Photo Gallery 21 Contact and Trustees “B. A. opened so many doors in my life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to discover who We are pleased and honoured to welcome students and their families to our dynamic school community. I am! ” From the day that we first opened our doors in September 1989, we have endeavoured Michael to build our school by grounding ourselves in the core principles of service, leadership and excellence. Since then, we have grown in numbers and developed unique academic and extra-curricular programs which have been acknowledged as exemplary practices. It is with great pride that I say that our 1500 students, 100 teachers and talented support staff wholeheartedly embrace our school’s vision and remain committed to sustaining our growth.
As a Catholic community we integrate faith with culture so that every aspect of the curriculum is taught in light of the Gospel. The spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of every student informs our daily life. The energy and creativity of our staff and students afford us the privilege to continuously reflect on our practices and regularly celebrate success. Words of Bishop Allen Academy is an excellent educational setting for the highly motivated student who enjoys learning. Our challenging academic curriculum includes a Congregated Welcome Advanced Placement program with pre-advanced placement (enriched) credit courses beginning in grade nine and Advanced Placement courses offered in subsequent years Dear Students and leading to the Advanced Placement Diploma in senior years. Our thriving Gifted Program focuses on academic enrichment, leadership development and community service. Parents Guardians The fact that an impressive number of our graduates are awarded a diverse range of scholarships is a testament to the rigor of our approach.
We are also proud to be one of only two secondary schools in the TCDSB to offer an Early Immersion French Program at the secondary level. The Middle Immersion (Extended) French program is also offered. Upon graduation, our students will be eligible for either the Immersion French Certificate or the Extended French Certificate awarded by the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
As a Bishop Allen student, your child will quickly appreciate our deliberate approach to creating an inclusive learning environment. There is no doubt that our support mechanisms and genuine investment in student success will nurture the development of leadership skills which have traditionally characterized the Bishop Allen graduate.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 1 The Catholic Vision
The Catholic vision at Bishop Allen Academy is rooted No hands, no feet on earth but yours.” Chaplaincy helps to animate our students to in the philosophy that the glory of God is humanity make real the Beatitudes of Jesus. Students are called to be self-reflective through our fully alive. This vision not only informs students about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus retreat programs. They are invited to worship through meaningful liturgies. They are Christ in our religious education classes but also challenged to embrace the world through awareness experiences and charitable actions. infuses the values of His Gospel into all aspects of The school year is punctuated by a variety of out-reach activities and celebrations that our curriculum. At Bishop Allen Academy, our call instil in our community an awareness of and responsibility for the world: to know and to follow Jesus is not just an academic activity -- it is intrinsic to our culture. Christmas Festive Dinner for families new to the country Our students are encouraged to use Christian values to guide them on their life’s journey Ride for the Cure and to engage them in a critical quest for truth. As advocated by the Ontario Conference Huntington-CNIB Dinner of Bishops in This Moment of Promise, the message presented daily to our students is Christmas Homeroom Basket Drive that each of them should take up the challenge of growing into a sense of who [they] are Lenten Orphanage Commitment to Ethiopia as Christians so that [they] can develop the talents [they] have been given and bring the Spring Wake-athon best of [themselves] to the society in which [they] will be living.” Through the advocacy In 2011-2012 Bishop Allen a group of our senior students and staff will travel to a of intellectual growth and the nurturing of faith, it is our hope to inspire a sense of Guatemala to share in the lives of young people in Central America. service to society.
What Martin Luther King has said about church could also be said of our aspirations In the words of Father Gregory Boyle, our challenge is to create “a community of kinship, for Bishop Allen students: Bishop Allen Academy is not the place you go to, it is the such that God might recognize it.” It is the call to go into the world “to bend the place you come from. It is from Bishop Allen that students are sent to be advocates of world to grace.” compassion and service, addressing those most on the margins of our society. At the heart of Chaplaincy are the words of St. Theresa of Avila, “Christ has no body but yours.
2 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “Do something! Four years go by way too fast” Anthony What to Look Forward to…
Bishop Allen takes great pride in offering a program of events to assist your child to transition to high school: Grade 8 school visits Grade 8 transitional presentations Special Grade 9 barbeque and school tour in late August beings the process of introduction and integration into the school community Grade 9 Orientation Camp at Muskoka Woods involves all grade nine students and more than 70 student leaders from grades 10-12 Student leaders spend a year visioning, planning and organizing every aspect of the leadership camp Takes place at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort Supervised by teachers Offers three days of outdoor activities and community building Parents Curriculum Information Night in September.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 3 Course: Available Levels of Study: Grade Nine Religion open Level English Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Program French Academic, Applied Geography Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Mathematics Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Science Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied
Optional Courses Select One: Visual Arts Music: Vocal, Instrumental, Strings Dramatic Arts and Select One: Physical and Health Education Information Technology in Business Integrated Technology
ALL students are strongly urged to complete the compulsory Physical Education credit in grade 9 or grade 10.
FRENCH IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH COURSES Religion Immersion, Extended Français Immersion, Extended (Pre-Advanced Placement) Géographie Immersion, Extended
Most grade nine courses are semestered. The exceptions are the combination of Instrumental Music and Physical Education which run all year. Physical Education courses which are not combined with Instrumental Music are semestered courses.
4 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “Bishop Allen has truly been a second home to me these past 4 years. It has made me into the person I am today. I will never forget the memories Educational Services - A Full Inclusion Model created within these Support for all students is a hallmark of our philosophy at Bishop Allen. Thus, resource Support walls” services are provided to students who are formally identified through an IPRC, as well as Julianna students who received remedial support in Grade 8 and those students who are enrolled in Grade 9 Learning Strategies classes. for The method of service and degree of accommodation to be provided is based on IPRC Students summaries, exchange of information meetings and an IEP created with ongoing parent communication. Each student is supported by a resource teacher, and the dialogue between home and school is paramount. Some students will be supported by an educational assistant in class and support in the resource centre is available before school, during classes and lunches, and after school. The staff in the Educational Library and Digital Resource Centre: Services Department is committed to providing the necessary support in a caring and Research, Reading and Outreach in the Digital Age compassionate manner and strives to ensure success for all of their students. The focus of the Bishop Allen Library program is to foster the three areas of expertise students require to be successful in the 21St century: Student Services - Support Leading to Success Bishop Allen has a very active Student Services Department. There are seven dedicated Research – Bishop Allen students are taught how to access reliable on-line and print staff members in the department, including four counsellors, youth workers and a resources. They are also taught how to be responsible digital citizens, through ethical secretary. When needed, the staff also works collaboratively with the social worker and academic decision-making and conscientious social networking. school psychologist. The staff looks forward to meeting with students and their families in order to ensure a positive and productive high school experience. Department Reading – “Reading is a window to the world,” and at Bishop Allen students are members are available to support students in a number of ways: helping with course encouraged to read a broad variety of material available from our collection of over selection; providing information on graduation requirements and planning for post- 10,000 fiction and non-fiction books and our ever-growing access to databases secondary study and career options. Counsellors act as a liaison on behalf of students, and e-books. offering assistance and support with peers, classes, workload and personal issues. Outreach – The Bishop Allen Library has traditionally been a centre for outreach, Students can visit the department to learn more about post-secondary scholarships, encouraging students to connect with their community and seek opportunities for volunteer and part-time work opportunities and community resources available to personal growth. And so, the Bishop Allen Library is the proud host of the annual them. The staff also reaches out to the school community by hosting Post-secondary Festival of the Word, a week long event where acclaimed authors and speakers are Application Workshops, a Career Day, Stop the Stigma Week, which aims to raise invited to share their stories with students. In keeping with the library’s mandate to awareness of mood disorders among young people, Course Selection Workshops as well foster personal growth, the Bishop Allen Library also sponsors the HIPE breakfast, as a College and University Information Evening. where students are recognized and celebrated for their efforts to make positive change.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 5 English as a Second Language The English as a Second Language program at Bishop Allen Academy is designed to support the diverse needs of English Language Learners. Those students who require intensive language support take ESL classes throughout the school year. Their overall academic progress is monitored by the ESL instructors in partnership with Student Services and Educational Services.
Research indicates that academic language acquisition typically requires five to seven years therefore, students who have completed their ESL courses may continue to receive support in the form of optional time accommodations.
For students who are considered ELL (English Language Learners), participation in the ESL program is an appropriate and beneficial decision and should be encouraged. It in no way adversely affects students’ chances to proceed to post-secondary education. In fact it may contribute positively to their academic success as it affords them the time, the flexibility and the support they may need during the time of transition.
6 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “Bishop Allen was an amazing place to spend four years. The people I met and the teachers I have learned from have shaped who I am today and for that I will be forever French Immersion gr ateful” and Extended French Programs
Bishop Allen offers three different French Programs. Greater understanding and appreciation of francophone culture in Canada and around In addition to the core French program offered the world in all high schools, we have both Immersion and Extended French. Appreciation of Canada’s cultural diversity based on personal experience, such as the annual excursion to St. Donat, Quebec The Immersion Program is designed for students who entered an early Immersion Exposure to an international perspective in an increasingly globalized society program in either Kindergarten or Grade 1. Bishop Allen is the Early Immersion Centre Development of a sense of accomplishment and pride in having been challenged to for all students west of Yonge Street in the TCDSB. master Canada’s other Official Language Achievement of the Extended or Immersion Bilingual Certificate from the Toronto The Extended French Program is designed for students who entered a late Immersion Catholic District School Board program in Grade 5.
Both the Extended and Immersion French Programs require students to complete 10 The Accomplishments speak for themselves as the credits in the French language as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma program produces: (OSSD). Students who meet these requirements will receive a Certificate of Proficiency Many university scholarship recipients annually from the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Active participants in student exchange programs - provincially and internationally Annual winners at Regional and Provincial French Young Writers’ Competitions Prominent participants and organizers of the “French for the Future” The Benefits of the program are: national conference Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written French Annual winners at Regional French Public Speaking Contests Increased opportunity for future study and scholarship Enhanced employability at home and abroad due to ability to function fluently in a French-speaking community or work environment
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 7 Business Department Academic The Bishop Allen Business Department offers a wide range of both business and computer courses. Students are exposed to the ‘real business world’ through classroom visits from Chartered Accountants, managers, and CEOs of various corporations. Departments In some of our courses, students are involved in creating and operating fictitious businesses. A significant percentage of our graduating students pursue business studies at the post-secondary level. Past graduates have been accepted to the Schulich School of Business at York University, Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto, the Rogers School of Management Program at Ryerson and the Commerce Program at Queen’s University.
Cooperative Education Cooperative Education at Bishop Allen serves many purposes. Whether a student’s interest is in the sciences, the arts, the humanities or in a hands-on profession, cooperative education is a way for students to enlighten themselves about a field they find interesting. Students who are almost certain of the path they would like to follow will find that spending three or four hours a day at a placement will help to clarify their decision making when the time comes to select programs for their post-secondary education. Students who need to spend time gaining some real life experience will realize the routine of the working world. Students interested in a trade or another apprenticeship field will be able to begin their training while still in high school through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
English Department Bishop Allen’s English Department offers students an enriching program with opportunities and activities that help bring the texts being studied in the classroom to life and that help students develop their literacy skills.
Each course includes fiction and non-fiction material which is presented using a variety of media. Besides attending local theatre productions of works studied in their courses, English students also have the chance to meet professionals from the worlds of media
8 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “The teachers are very helpful and wonderful people. I will clearly miss Bishop Allen” Lauren and literature. Senior English classes have hosted writers who share their experiences in the publishing industry through the Students Writers and Teachers Program. In the Writer’s Craft course, guest speakers have included journalists, screenwriters, and novelists. Media classes have also welcomed speakers from the advertising, film and television industries. Literacy preparation encompasses all subject areas. In order to help grade 10 students prepare for the literacy test, we provide them with an intensive study of all areas of reading and writing. This analysis and practice begins in grade 9 and continues with an intensive preparation in grade 10.
Math Department “Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted counts!” A. Einstein
The math program at Bishop Allen is quite extensive and uses a variety of technology, Science Department from graphing calculators to Smartboards. Every year the Advanced Placement and The philosophy of teaching science at Bishop Allen can best be described by Einstein: Academic students from grades nine to grade 12 are encouraged to write the Waterloo “Imagination is more important than knowledge! Knowledge is limited. Imagination math contests. The participation in these events is tremendous and the results are encircles the world.” always stellar. Students who continue to pursue math beyond grade 11 are consistently challenged and well-prepared for what lies ahead in university. All you need to Right from the beginning, grade 9 students are taught to think critically and are remember is that the math department is the department that COUNTS! encouraged to develop their passion for scientific inquiry. Each semester, the grade 10 classes venture to Algonquin Park to study the wolves. Grade 10 Bishop Allen students also represent and win medals at the Toronto Sci-tech Fair. This year one team earned Religion and Philosophy Department a place at the Canada-wide Science Fair. Senior physics students have participated The Religion and Philosophy Department continues to utilize differentiated instruction and won awards at the Wondercoaster Competition at Canada’s Wonderland. Subjects in order to enhance student learning and engagement. The grade nine final culminating are taught by talented, award-winning teachers who engage their students with their activity involves creating a game for Children’s Liturgy so that a faith concept or scripture dynamic teaching styles. This often involves exciting science demonstrations, creative passage can be reinforced through interaction. These games have been donated to St. culminating projects like building robots (sumobots) or developing a C.S.I episode in Joan of Arc Church and grade nine religion students have assisted on Sundays as an grade 11 Chemistry. The Science Department also integrates new technologies into outreach component of our program. Our new initiative for next year will focus on the its programs. There are four classrooms equipped with a Smart Interactive Board and implementation of the program “One Life…Many Gifts” where classes will discuss the two classrooms have wireless internet access. Laptops and Vernier Probe Ware allow importance of organ donation as life-giving and part of our responsibility as people of students to experiment at the higher levels required for Advanced Placement. faith, hope and charity.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 9 Social Sciences Department The social sciences program at Bishop Allen begins with the grade 9 geography course. Geography is a subject which successfully integrates concepts and themes from many disciplines into a special way of looking at the world. This interdisciplinary approach is the strength of geography. Geographers are able to stand back and analyze and interpret the spatial arrangements of human and physical activity in a unique way.
The social sciences department stresses academic rigour while incorporating field trips, simulations, problem solving, mock trials and cabinets and report/research paper writing in its “toolkit” of methods and we are pleased with the quality of work produced by many of our students. The Social Sciences department continues in its attempts to make its various disciplines a real and practical introduction to the world. It is a firm conviction of the teaching staff of the Social Science department that practical experiences and fieldwork are integral parts of effective, relevant education.
Technological Studies Two technological studies course are offered in grade 10 to 12, Technological Design and Manufacturing Technology. The goal of these courses is to support high-quality learning while giving students the opportunity to choose technological studies courses that suit their skills and interests. For example, in grade 10 and 11 students may consider building a footstool or even a muskoka chair. These courses provide students with opportunities to develop an awareness of secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the industry.
10 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “I ha“Mad any gre teatachers time at were B.A. andinspiring met many a ndam amzingade people.me in tIto w theas aperson great experience”I am today ” The Arts
MUSIC Bishop Allen Academy offers an exceptionally rich and varied music curriculum: Band, Strings and Vocal. The music is literally, and figuratively, “humming” all hours of the day. Our music students perform regularly in concerts and festivals throughout the city and in the past have traveled throughout North America. Students have the opportunity to develop their skills within the classroom and also through a variety of co-curricular activities. Our music students contribute to the life of the school through performance at assemblies, and by hosting special events such as the Christmas and Spring Concerts Visual Arts which are always well-attended. While enriching their own lives and preparing for their The Art Department at Bishop Allen does a marvelous job of exposing students in all futures, these students also bring enjoyment to the staff, parents and students within grades to the artistic disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking and design. Each our community grade uses a different medium so that when a student takes the full four years of art, they have a wide breadth of experience at the end. In their final year students who DRAMA intend to pursue a career or further studies in visual arts, are supported as they prepare The drama department offers a variety of activities to compliment the four year drama for their portfolio interviews. Over the course of four years, students are also introduced curriculum. As well as an annual school play, students have the opportunity to express to the full range of art history: grade 9’s cover Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek and Roman; their creativity using film at the annual Bishop Allen Film Festival. As well, there is the Grade 10’s cover Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerists and Baroque; Grade 11’s cover The Juline Playwright Festival in which students can write, direct, produce and act in Neoclassic, Romantic, Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism and Cubism; Grade student original plays. The Bishop Allen Improvisational Team enjoys much success 12’s cover from Cubism to Modern day. especially at the annual Destination Imagination competitions.
Bishop Allen also offers an Art Club which this year is creating a cafeteria mural. One The department is quite proud of the many Bishop Allen drama students who move very special artistic connection that has been made is with the Mimico BIA and the on to various programs such as film directing, acting, musical theatre and radio Bishop Allen art students participate in its Lakeshore Tulip Festival. They complete a and television. nine panel mural as well as painting large four foot tulips.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 11 Congregated Advanced Placement WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)? Students study an enriched curriculum in order to earn university credits while still in high school by preparing for and writing Advanced Placement (AP) exams AP Exams are marked externally by the Educational Testing Service Successful completion of AP exams earns students advanced placement and/or credit in university AP exams are recognized by universities throughout Ontario, Canada, United States and Europe
CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT (ENRICHED) PROGRAM Bishop Allen Academy has been designated as a TCDSB Regional Centre for the Congregated Advanced Placement program 48 classes from grades 9 - 12 are dedicated to pre-AP and AP courses Pre-AP and AP courses are offered in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and Social Studies to qualified, interested students Courses are introduced in the Grade 9 year with a focus on development necessary for success in later years All Pre-AP and AP courses follow the Ontario curriculum but are richer in depth and breadth and allow more time for enrichment activities: contest, field trips, in-depth discussions, guest lecturers, varied activities Students select the number of Pre-AP or AP courses they would like to take AP Exams are written in May at Bishop Allen in the final year of study, and marked externally Students may write several exams to receive AP Scholar, AP National Scholar or AP International Diploma designation
12 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “The AP program at Bishop Allen allowed me to grow as a student by working with other students who were equally committed to the intensive study of a subject”
“I received a full scholarship to Dalhousie and was able to maintain a competitive GPA throughout my BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY RANKS AMONG THE BEST AP four years. There's no doubt that it is in part because of the extra knowledge and work ethic that I learned from being in AP courses. As well, I didn't feel intimidated going into my first set of university SCHOOLS IN ONTARIO exams because I had practice with taking AP exams. I am still benefiting from having received the standing of AP Scholar with Distinction by being able to include it in my autobiographical sketch of One of the largest Advanced Placement schools in the province, with almost 300 AP my medical school application.”
exams written at the school each year Alisha, Bishop Allen Academy, Class of 2007 AP Scholar AP Exam success rate at over 90% - more than 12% above the provincial norm, and With Distinction University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine 30% above the global norm (accepted to three medical schools in the province of Ontario) One of the highest number of AP National Scholars in the province each year Dalhousie University, Class of 2011, Microbiology and Immunology Dalhousie Residence Scholarship Supports other AP schools in the province with AP program implementation and Chancellor’s Scholarship Faculty of Science Dean’s List curriculum development Norah Stephen Oncology Award Recognized by TCDSB with an Exemplary Practice Award for the implementation of University Medal – Highest GPA in program Microbiology and Immunology Honours Prize -Best 4th year thesis the AP program
“I loved being a part of AP classes. You are surrounded by like-minded and goal oriented peers. You BENEFITS OF THE AP PROGRAM: form study groups with students who are just as eager to learn as you are. Also, the AP Program helped me to learn to balance my time between academics and extra-curriculars. I chose to use my Students get a head start on the work they will encounter in university Biology, Art History and World History exams and accept the maximum three credits at University of Toronto in order to fulfill the distribution requirement at the Faculty of Arts and Science. By doing so, I Studies show that AP students are more likely to maintain a higher grade point do not need to worry about taking a course just for the sake of fulfilling a requirement and can focus average than their university classmates of similar ability on my personal and specific areas of interest. At university, Bishop Allen grads are using AP exams for credits, and reporting The AP Program has given me the confidence to know that I can be successful in all my endeavours, the peace of mind to know that I am capable of competing with the best of the best, and the tools to confidence and high grades in areas of AP study balance all aspects of my life.”
BARBARA, CLASS OF 2010, NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Second Year Student University of Toronto Scholar Faculty of Arts and Science Student Award University of Toronto National Book Award Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award Kenneth W. McKenzie Award Chris Campbell Memorial Award for Community Service
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 13 SAGE: The Gifted Program at Bishop Allen Academy
The SAGE Program meets the unique needs of students who have been designated “gifted” through the IPRC process. Each identified gifted student is monitored by a Gifted Facilitator at the school, in order to create an individual learning plan that draws on the different aspects of the SAGE program. Many identified gifted students take advantage of the Advanced Placement Program for enrichment in curriculum areas of interest. Curriculum pathways are monitored by the Gifted Facilitator, in consultation with the Guidance Counsellor. Beyond the classroom, the SAGE program extends enrichment opportunities that advance the critical and creative thinking, leadership and self awareness of the gifted learner.
Some Examples of Enrichment Programming Opportunities at BA To Promote Self-Awareness: University visits: University of Toronto Secondary Gifted Conference, Guelph “Interaction” conference, McMaster University, University of Western Ontario Scholarship Portfolio Workshops, beginning in grade 9 Exposure and help with applications to elite programs: Encounters with Canada in Ottawa, SHAD Valley at university campuses across Canada, Ontario Science Centre School, U of T Mentorship program, Arcticnet Science Program, travel abroad programs
14 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “The BA SAGE program offers so many opportunities to grow as a student and as a person”
To Promote Critical & Creative Thinking: Model United Nations debating
Destination Imagination Chandula’s Testimonial: Arts-focussed interactive workshops: TIFF Lightbox, AGO, ROM, Canstage I would like to thank you for letting me know Queen’s University mini-enrichment program about Shad Valley. Thanks to you, I was able to experience one of the most productive months Global Partnership in Development & Peace Program at the UN in New York City of my life.…..My group invented a product called Annual cultural visits to New York City, Washington, or Chicago Allertech which uses nanotechnology to detect oncoming allergic reactions before any symptoms To Promote Advanced Leadership Skills appear, therefore giving the user enough time to Duke of Edinburgh Award Program acquire adequate medical attention and care OISEUT workshop leaders for “Journey of Discovery” conference before the situation gets serious. We presented our product to a panel of judges made up of an investor, Judges for the elementary gifted students’ debates an engineer, a banker and a businessman. Allertech Student-designed and student-led activities every month such as: won best application of scientific principles and --Youth In Control Safe and Sober Driving initiatives best overall product. This meant that our team --Story-book publishing with local elementary school children was chosen to move on to the nation-wide finals … When I compare all of this to what I would have --Halloween for Hunger Haunted Bus visit to elementary schools done this summer, had I not applied to Shad Valley --Public Speaking Contest organizers, last December, I can truly say that that application --Blood Donor Clinic organizers, changed my life. I know that I would have never --Locks of Hope cancer hair-cutting drive, applied had I not heard it from you. --Annual organizers of city-wide Bishop Allen Model United Nations (BAMUN)
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 15 Guided by the belief that a successful individual is one who is healthy in both mind and body, Bishop Athletic Allen Academy offers an athletic program that is second to none. The foundation of the program is the exciting and rigorous curriculum offered to the Program many students who enroll in Health and Physical Education courses. Building upon this base, the staff of Bishop Allen fields teams that have enjoyed enormous success in the city. Numerous teams and individuals have gone on to win TDCAA Championships and represented Bishop Allen at OFSAA.
Bishop Allen also offers a vibrant intramural sports program in recognition that athletics should be fun and inviting for all. In a less competitive field, our students are able to participate in and enjoy the following sports: flag football, ball hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball and basketball.
All students are encouraged to come out and enjoy what Allen Athletics has to offer, guided by exceptional and dedicated teaching/coaching staff. Our outstanding tradition of pride, sportsmanship and success is widely recognized throughout the GTA and we are sure to continue to be leaders in the athletic arena.
In addition, every Spring our student athletes celebrate their successes with our traditional Athletic Banquet which is attended by over 400 student athletes and teacher coaches.
We are proud to be Cardinals! OTHER EVENTS / ACTIVITIES Intramurals Weight Room Athletic Council Hoops for Heart Winter Activity Day Fitness Thursdays Athletic Banquet Inside Ride
16 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “Athletics enhance the experience of high school . You become a family on a sports team. You get to know teachers and school mates in SPORT BOYS GIRLS SEASON an entirely Badminton Bantam, Junior & Senior Bantam, Junior & Senior Spring different way” Baseball Open Fall/Spring Basketball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Spring
Cross Country Bantam, Junior & Senior Bantam, Junior & Senior Fall
Cheerleading Open Open Fall/Winter/Spring Dragon boating Open Open Spring
Field Hockey Open Fall
Golf Open Open Fall Hockey Junior Open Winter
Rugby Open Spring
Skiing/Snowboarding Open Open Winter Soccer Junior & Senior Open Fall/Spring
Slo-pitch Open Spring Swimming Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Winter
Tennis Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Spring
Track & Field Bantam, Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Spring Volleyball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Winter/Spring
Volleyball (Co-ed) Junior Open Spring
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 17 The secret of a successful high school education lies in a student’s ability to combine the academic Co- Curricular curriculum with co-curricular interests. The staff at Bishop Allen offers a wide selection of after-school activities. Students are Program encouraged to take advantage of these clubs, teams and other opportunities. This involvement not only produces lasting memories of high school and is a critical component of many scholarship portfolios, but is central to the development of the whole person and, indeed, to the vitality of our community.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Clubs Weight Room Arts - Drama Anime Club Prom Committee Annual School Play Archery Club Carnival Drama Club Black Heritage Collective Public Speaking Film Makers Club (Film Computer Club Contests Festival) Debating Club Math and Science Improv Team Fishing Club Contests Stage Crew Guitar Club Open Door Dinner Reach for the Top SPIRITUAL LIFE AND Literary S.C.O.P.E. (Students COMMUNITY SERVICE Festival of the Word Concerned about Advent Ceremonies Library Volunteers Oppressed People and Social Action Events Newspaper - “Freshly the Environment) Lenten Projects Pressed” Student Government Liturgies Yearbook Grade Reps Prayer Ultimate Frisbee Club Reconciliation Music Retreats Choir Other Activities Allen Chaplaincy Concert Band Dances Team (ACT) Orchestra Mock trial teams Stage Band Spirit weeks
18 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “I will never forget Muskoka Woods and the teachers there. Awsome!”
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Bishop Allen has a long standing tradition of providing leadership opportunities for students. The empowering nature of student leadership and the accompanying organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills are lifelong.
Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC Harmony) Bishop Allen Student Leadership Organization (BASLO) Camp Olympia Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team Christmas Baskets CSUNA - Catholic Secondary School United Nations Assembly Duke of Edinburgh Award Program Grade Nine Orientation Camp at Muskoka Woods In the Driver’s Seat - Safer Sober Driving Initiatives Locks of Hope Ontario Catholic Student Council Federation (OCSCF) Wake-a-thon Student Council Student Led Irie Gala Fundraiser
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 19 Advanced Placement Canada declares 15 students achieve Duke of Bishop Allen Academy the largest Edinburgh's Municipal Level Bronze Advanced Placement Program in the Award in the past two years province of Ontario for the volume of 27 students and 2 teachers travel to Recent AP exams ordered in April 2011 Italy over March Break and earn a More than 175 students write over 350 university level credit Highlights international university-level AP exams Elena, Alexander and Chandula in May 2011 advance to regional finals for Eight students earn the prestigious AP the Canadian Merit Scholarship National Scholar Designation for writing Foundation’s Loran Awards five or more AP Exams with an average Alexander is awarded the Queen’s score of 4.25 and three students earn a University Chancellor’s Scholarship an additional AP International Diploma Ryan is awarded the University of 30 students earn AP Scholar Toronto Book Award and is among 20 designation for writing three or more national finalists for the Arbor Award university-level AP exams and earning James is awarded York University’s marks of 3 or higher President’s Scholarship for the students David achieves highest graduating with the highest entrance average in average in all of Toronto in 2010/11. the Faculty of Arts and Science Nicola achieves highest graduating Bishop Allen has more students average in all of Toronto in 2011/12. participate in the University of Toronto Alexandra finishes second and Mentorship Program than any other Alexander finishes third in 2011/12 school in the city Swim team wins TDCAA championship Bishop Allen sends 55 students to with highest score in TDCAA history. the annual University of Toronto It is the team’s 9th championship in Perspectives conference for highly 10 years. 21 swimmers compete at motivated students, more than any OFSAA provincial championships other school in the city 10 students achieve Duke of Anastasiya represents Canada at the Edinburgh's National Level Gold Award 2012 London Olympic Games in in the past two years rhythmic gymnastics 16 students achieve Duke of Bishop Allen partners with Friends of Edinburgh's Provincial Level Silver the Orphans Canada, will bring 20 Award in the past two years senior students to do outreach work in Guatemala over March Break
20 bishop allen academy 2012 School Prospectus “I am glad I chose to come to B.A. in grade 9 since I have SAGE students host their Fifth Annual Andrew wins gold medal at provincial made many friends I Bishop Allen Model United Nations U-15 beach volleyball; Ethan know I will keep debate (BAMUN) at Metro Hall for wins silver forever” more than 200 students from 14 Sophie wins gold medal at national Melanie schools across the GTA U-17 indoor volleyball, gold at U-24 In excess of 450 students and 45 provincials for beach volleyball, places Boys Level 1 Ski team wins TDCAA teacher-coaches involved in varsity 9th in the world for U-19 beach silver medal, Boys Level 2 team wins athletics this year; 29 new banners volleyball, and qualifies for the Sport bronze, Girls Level 1 Ski team wins hung in gym and 9 teams qualify for Canada’s Quest for Gold program silver, Boys Snowboarders win gold, OFSAA provincials Alex wins medal of distinction in Girls Snowboarders win bronze, Kevin Eleonore, Vincent, Kvitka and Rochelle Fermat Math Contest wins individual gold, Marina wins Tennis team sends 7 members to win gold medals at the Toronto Sci- Petr wins medal of distinction in individual bronze OFSAA provincials. Gabriel, Robert, Tech Fair and compete at nationals. Cayley Math Contest Senior Girls Volleyball team wins Jack, Greg and Paul win individual Rochelle and Kvitka are awarded Vanessa wins medal of distinction in TDCAA championship, places 5th gold at TDCAAs and Valeria, Angela, the Isaac Technologies Young Pascal Math Contest at OFSAA Monica, Blake and Lauren all win Scientist Award Father Frank Portelli and Father Paul Senior Boys Volleyball team wins TDCAA silver Robert, Winfield, Sarah, Kathleen, Magyar, both Bishop Allen graduates, TDCAA championship, goes to AAAA Senior Girls Cross-Country team wins Marta, Jovan and Andrej win silver return to the school to concelebrate a OFSAA provincial championships for TDCAA championships. Maria is medals at the Toronto Sci-Tech Fair mass in April of 2012 6th time in last 9 years individual champion Adam, Sophia, Hilary, Petr and Isabelle Eleonore, Kathleen and Julia win Junior Girls Volleyball team wins silver Junior Girls Cross-Country team wins win bronze medals at the Toronto 1st place in the Concours D’Oratoire medal at TDCAA championships silver medal at TDCAA championships. Sci-Tech Fair French public speaking contest, Junior Boys Volleyball team wins silver Alexandra repeats as TDCAA Michael plays on gold medal winning Benjamin places 2nd, Sabrina, Victoria medal at TDCAA championships individual champion Team Ontario at the Canadian U-17 and Mariana place 3rd Co-ed Volleyball team places second in Overall Girls Cross-Country team wins Baseball Championships Girls Hockey team wins TDCAA the province silver medal at TDCAA championships Robert wins first prize in a national silver medal BA’s “Inside Ride Event” draws 250 Junior Girls Track and Field team wins student poetry contest BA’s Grade 9 Band, Grade 10 Band, participants, and raises over $30,000 silver medal at TDCAA championships. Natalie’s painting awarded “Best Senior Band and Senior Saxophone for kids with cancer In total, Bishop Allen wins 14 gold Composition” at Sherway Gardens’ Quartet all win gold medals at the Girls Slo-Pitch Team wins medals at TDCAA track and field. Smart Art student art show Kiwanis Music Festival TDCAA championship Alexandra wins OFSAA gold medal in Laura wins gold medal at provincial Junior Badminton team wins TDCAA Senior Boys Baseball team wins silver 1500 metre race U-15 beach volleyball, finishes 3rd championship; Tamara, Breanna, medal in TDCAA Tier 1 Division Sophia wins gold and sets new city at nationals Siitha, Miina, Jean Luc and Luke win Senior Girls Basketball team wins record in the 400 metre race individual golds bronze medal at TDCAA championships at Metros
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 21 Contact Trustees
BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY CONTACTS TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES 2010-2014 Administration Wards Principal Adrian Della Mora Vice-Principal Don Walker Principal - Adrian Della Mora Vice-Principal Mary Topping-Keenan Vice-Principal - Don Walker Vice-Principal - Mary Topping-Keenan Department Contacts Department Contacts Art Marion Allen Business / Computers Josephine Difiore 1. Peter Jakovcic 416-512-3401 Canadian Studies / Social Science Ed Otten 2. Ann Andrachuk, Chair 416-512-3402 Chaplaincy Basil Boudreau 3. Sal Piccininni 416-512-3403 Congregated Advanced Placement Rose Mary Rossetti 4. Patriza Bottoni 416-512-3404 Co-operative Education roisin Di Pasquale 5. Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405 Drama Joyce Moriana 6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406 English Dina Mastrofrancesco 7. John Del Grande 416-512-3407 French Olga Rubino 8. Tobias Enverga 416-512-3408 Gifted Rose Mary Rossetti 9. Jo-Ann Davis, Vice- Chair 416-512-3409 Student Services Caroline Kassabian 10. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-3410 Mathematics Denise Trasolini 11. Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411 Music Brian Legere 12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412 Physical Education / Health Art Pietras Sabina Renna, Student Trustee 416-512-3413 Religion Jackie Vonbun Science Grace D’Avella Educational Services Kathleen Henderson Technology Paul Pimento
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