Principal’s Welcome

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Welcome to Loretto College School (LCS)! I am pleased that you have taken this time to explore our school as your daughter’s future secondary school. This is an opportunity for us to highlight the incredible academic and extra-curricular activities that LCS offers its students. In our 100-year history, we have a tradition of providing students with a safe, welcoming environment that challenges them academically, shapes them emotionally, and guides them spiritually. In keeping with the vision of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the Loretto Sisters – we pride ourselves on nurturing young women by affirming the words of Mary Ward, “There is no such difference between men and women that women may not do great things… women in time to come will do much.”

We are committed to preparing students for success in secondary school and their post-secondary ventures. Recognizing that grade nine, the first year of high school, is critical in building foundational skills, LCS students have the advantage of a deliberate focus on literacy and numeracy skills development, including a math clinic that runs daily. Additionally, through the work of our peer men- tors, each grade nine student is paired with a student mentor who supports her throughout the school year. This mentorship program begins in the summer before grade nine during a Reach Ahead Program that LCS offers incoming grade nines to prepare them for secondary school.

Furthermore, we are pleased to announce, the Ministry of Education has selected Loretto College School to provide the Specialist High Skills Major in the area of Health and Wellness. Our state-of-the- art facility and program planning allow students who are interested in Health and Wellness to specialize in this field while in secondary school, earning unique diploma distinction and certifications. Additionally, our Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, offers subject enrichment in grades nine and ten to our students. Most recently, we have embarked on the path toward Advanced Placement with the goal of offering our incoming grade nine students the opportunity to write Advanced Placement Exams in grade 12. Truly the opportunities at LCS are exciting!

I invite you to spend some time perusing the information you have received here and encourage you to contact me should you have any questions. I look forward to welcoming your daughter to the Loretto College School community in September 2018.

Sincerely,

Vince Russiello Principal Open House Agenda

“There is no such difference between men and women that women may not do great things… women in time to come will do much.” ~ Mary Ward

Welcome Ms. R. Leone Prayer Ms. M. Denisco “O ” LCS Band Principal’s Welcome Mr. V. Russiello Reflections of Grade 9 Cristiana Fernandes, Grade 9 Student Reflections of LCS Paolina Loseto, Grade 12 Student Panel Presentation LCS staff members Closing Comments Ms. R. Leone

School Tour: We hope you enjoy the opportunity to visit different classrooms, talk with faculty and students, and learn more about all that Loretto College School has to offer.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Health and Wellness Main Entrance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Cooperative Education Main Entrance Communication Technology Room 129 Dance Studio (Gymnasium) Drama Room 120 English Learning Commons English as a Second Language Learning Commons French Learning Commons Geography and Family Studies Room 118 History Room 117 Library Room 215 Mathematics Room 128 Music Room 105 Physical Education Gymnasium You will also find displays highlighting the following: Religion Room 106 Science—Biology and Health Care Room 208 Chaplaincy Chapel Science—Chemistry and Physics Room 207 Leadership Atrium Special Education—ME/ID Room 116 School Action Team Atrium Special Education—Resource Room 303 Student Council Atrium Visual Arts Room 102 Me-to-We Room 303

The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Loretto Sisters

From the earliest years of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our founder, Mary Ward, and her companions engaged in the works of edu- cation, particularly education of women. The five Loretto Sisters who first came to from Ireland in 1847 opened the first Loretto School in North America with nine initial boarders. The traditional “free school” for the children of St. Paul’s Parish followed soon after. The Loretto Sisters became known for excellence in education and went on to establish private schools in vari- ous areas of . Schools were established in Toronto, Guelph, Niagara Falls, Hamilton, and Lindsay and in Sedley, Saskatchewan.

After the Separate School Act of 1863, the Loretto Sisters went out daily to teach in a variety of urban and rural Separate Schools throughout Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Today, the IBVM ministry of education continues to evolve in response to the needs of the times. Loretto Sisters continue to be educators in very diverse settings; these include:  Education for justice, peace and integrity of creation,  Educating for personal growth and leadership through workshops and presentations in various community and parish settings,  Serving the Catholic Community as Diocesan Directors of Religious Education,  Teaching in University and Seminary settings,  Educating for Christian formation through RCIA and scripture study,  Teaching English as a second language to refugees and newcomers to Canada

Loretto College School is very proud to be part of this over 400 year educational legacy and are proud to be partnered in sisterhood with over 100 schools worldwide. Truly, Mary Ward continues to inspire and challenge young women today.1

1Quote from http://www.ibvm.ca/about/mary-ward What Do Girls' Schools Do Best? A lot.

Whether they want to be astronauts, ambassadors, or accountants, girls need to know — not just think, but really know, deep down in their gut — that nothing can stand in their way. Girls' schools send that message to girls every day.1

Girls can learn math, science and computers just as well as boys do. An all-girls’ school is designed to support girls and offers the following advantages for your daughter2:

1. Academic Success 2. Identity Awareness and 3. Shattering Glass Ceilings A school’s curriculum that is Confidence At all-girls’ schools, the role designed to complement girls’ While many young girls are models for leadership and citizen- learning styles helps young caught up in doubt, gossip and ship in all aspects of school life— women attain academic self-consciousness, an all-girls’ academics, athletics, arts and achievement in a wife array of school an provide an community—are girls. This sets subjects. Studies have shown that environment to foster sisterhood high expectations for students girls in single-sex schools perform and elf-expression. Girls are able and provides limitless 2 better than girls in co-ed schools, to pursue areas of their choice opportunities. regardless of socio-economic and and interests, surrounded by 2 2 ability levels. strong role models as examples. “Accomplishments—whether big or small, public or private—are The Proof of Peers valued by everyone,” says By subtracting boys, an all-girls’ Simply put, girls’ Elizabeth Falco, Canadian Liai- education adds opportunities. At schools teach girls that son for The National Coalition of a girls’ school, a girl occupies Girls’ Schools. “Girls have a strong every role: every part in the play, there is enormous sense of themselves and their ca- every seat on the student pabilities and are determined to government, and every position potential and power in make a difference.”3 on every team. Not only does she being a girl.1 have a wealth of avenues for self- exploration and development, she also has an abundance of peer role models.1

1Quoted paragraph from http://www.ncgs.org/CaseForGirls.aspx 2Quoted paragraph from http://www.ourkids.net/school/top-benefits-of-all-girls-schools.php 3Quoted paragraph from http://www.ourkids.net/school/discover-the-benefits-of-all-girls-education State-of-the-Art Facilities

Completed in 2005, “Loretto College School was designed to replace a historic downtown Toronto Catholic Girls Secondary School, serving as the new home” to accommodate the growing student population. It was at this new building that Loretto College School celebrated it’s 100th anniversary in 2015. “The design emphasis is on being “transparent” and “visible”, and therefore, “secure”. This fosters co-operative excitement about learning and showcases all programs and opportunities available for its students.” The layout minimizes our ecological footprint enabling students to appreciate God’s firmament as they learn. Our “Atrium is visually connected to the surrounding classrooms, student amenities, administration, and teacher/community resources. The school provides a comforting level of security, as well as a sense of drama in a nurturing, academic environment.”1 Our science labs, gymnasium, Atrium, Chapel, arts studio and brightly lit classrooms provide students with a rich environment where nothing is impossible.

1Images and quotations from http://scottarch.ca/portfolio/loretto-college-school/ Supporting Student Success

The Loretto College School community is built on our Catholic Gospel values, which are the foundation of our school philosophy – Cruci dum spiro fido – Throughout my life, I shall place my hope in the Cross. It is for that reason – our commitment to being witnesses of our faith – that we nurture the spiritual and religious development of all members of our community. Our commitment to our religious journey is marked by several important community-building traditions, including daily prayers, regular school masses, and liturgies. In addition, we have an active Chaplaincy Team and Peer Ministry that provide support to our community as we nurture the development of the whole child.

In conjunction with our Chaplaincy Team, Loretto College has an active Student Success Team. This team is comprised of Administrators, Guidance Counselors, our Student Success Teachers, and Literacy and Numeracy Lead Teachers. The team focuses on meeting the needs of students by bridging the gap between elementary and secondary school, forging mentoring relationships, and providing students with academic and emotional support. Resource Personnel, Child and Youth Workers, and Educational Assistants, all of whom are committed to student success, complement this team.

We believe that all students, including those who have been identified with exceptionalities, have the right to full and active participation in our community. Our inclusive model facilitates this, allowing all of our students to develop to the best of their abilities. Through the necessary accommodations and, or modifications, our students are successful, whether their goal is apprenticeship, college, community living, university or workplace. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Speciality Program

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program at Loretto College School provides students with the opportunity to pursue their curiosity through technologically-enhanced courses. In grades nine and ten, students in STEM will be given multiple opportunities to…  Engage in enriched Math, Science, and Technology courses designed to challenge students academically and nurture student curiosity.  Participate in exciting experiential learning opportunities such as GoEngGirl (offered by Ontario Network of Women in Engineering); Math in Motion (offered by ); and DNA Fingerprinting Lab (offered by Ontario Science Centre).  Use various technologies to create, collaborate, communicate, and critically think about issues and careers related to science, technology, engineering and math. Upon completion of this two-year specialty program, STEM students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Application Process: 1. Obtain the STEM Application either by visiting us during Open House or by downloading it from our school webpage (www.http://www.tcdsb.org/Schools/lorettocollege) Alternately, contact the school directly and request that an application be sent to you/your daughter. 2. With the application, you must provide the following: (a) Grades 7 final report card and if available, EQAO Grade 6 and CAT-7 results; (b) Two Teacher Recommendation Forms completed by your daughter’s grade 7 and grade 8 teachers; (c) Student Questionnaire. 3. Student must write a pre-test in Math and Literacy on December 5, 2017. 4. Completed applications must be submitted by November 24, 2017. 5. After January 12, 2018, candidates will be informed whether or not they have been accepted into the program. 6. Students in the STEM program are required to maintain a minimum 70% in each of STEM Math, STEM Science, and STEM Technology courses.

Please Note: Students who have applied to other schools are also are permitted to apply to the STEM Program at Loretto College School.

LCS STEM cohort attends Laser Quest, November 2016. Specialist High Skills Major: Health & Wellness (SHSM)

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Health and Wellness at Loretto College School offers students an opportunity to acquire knowledge and learn skills necessary for careers in Health and Wellness. The SHSM program is available to all students in grades 11 and 12 in any post-secondary pathway – university, college, apprenticeship training or workplace.

Students in the SHSM program will have the opportunity to:  Customize their education to suit their interests through specialized major credits;  Earn at least seven industry-recognized certifications, paid for by the Ministry of Education, while earning their diploma (OSSD). Examples of certifications include: Standard First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, Infection Control, and AED training;  Participate in Reach–Ahead, and Experiential Learning Activities in addition to expanding their knowledge through Co-operative Education;  Network with post-secondary institutions, and Health and Wellness businesses in the industry;  Earn a red seal designation on their diploma outlining their unique skills in the Health and Wellness sector;  Prepare a portfolio required by many employers and post-secondary institutions;  Maintain flexibility within the program to shift between pathways if their goals and plans change.

Application Process and Completion of Program in High School:  In grade 10, students express interest and apply to the program during their course selections.  In grade 11, students begin the program by taking appropriate SHSM courses and earning their sector-recognized certifications.  In grade 12, students must complete all SHSM requirements to be able to graduate with the OSSD SHSM diploma.  By the end of grade 12, students will have completed a 2-credit Co-op placement in a health and wellness field. Student Leadership

“Do what you do, that is, apply yourself diligently to the work you have in hand, to perform it carefully and perfectly.” ~ Mary Ward

Loretto College School (LCS) Leaders are committed to being positive role models and contributors to the LCS community and our community at large. LCS Leaders are called to be responsible for themselves and others, to demonstrate by word and action, caring and compassion, and to fully participate in daily student activities. The LCS Leadership Steering Committee takes great care to select senior leaders (beginning in grade 11) who have a lot to contribute to this new role.

LCS Leaders are expected to fulfill their academic responsibilities first and foremost. In addition, LCS Leaders are expected to…  Maintain excellent attendance, including punctuality; absences and tardiness will be reviewed monthly  Abide by the LCS Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour as outlined in the school agenda book;  Be in full and proper uniform daily; wear spirit wear only on approved days/events;  Be positive in interactions with staff and students;  Commit fully to the events and responsibilities of LCS Leadership, including after-school events

LCS Leadership is open to students entering grade 11 who have demonstrated responsibility, initiative and empathy in their daily interactions. Students will require the recommendations of at least two staff members. Extra-Curricular Activities

At Loretto College School, all students are highly encouraged to join one of our many extra- curricular clubs and committees. Our extra-curricular program is as diverse as our student population. Students are honored at the end of the school year during the Non-Academic Awards Assembly. Extracurricular activities have many positive effects on students and on their education. Students: 1) Learn discipline and responsibility 2) Nurture their self-respect, self-esteem and self-confidence 3) Have more positive attitudes towards school and as a result, can achieve higher grades 4) Learn leadership, teamwork, organization, analytical thinking, problem solving, and time management 5) Meet new friends and have a more solid social support sphere.1

Some of our teams, clubs and committees are: Anime Chess Leadership Team School Action Team Badminton Concert Band Me-to-We Student Council Basketball Cross-Country Peer Ministry Swimming Breakfast Club Dance Club Prom Committee Table Tennis Black History Month Dance Team Radio Club Tennis Cardboard Boat Race Drama Sears Drama Festival Track and Field Chaplaincy EcoTeam Softball Volleyball Cheerleading Jazz Orchestra Soccer Yearbook Design Team

1Massoni, Erin (2011) “Positive Effects of Extra Curricular Activities on Students,” ESSAI: Vol. 9, Article 27. The Arts Department

The award-winning Arts Department at Loretto College School provides your daughter with the opportunity to explore and discover any of the fine arts. Students in any grade can elect to take courses in Dramatic Arts, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Arts and Dance. Awards and Distinctions

Dramatic Arts; Sears Festival  District and Regional Awards of Excellence for Writing, 2017; Kathy Martinez, for “O Nosso Fado: Our Song” an original one act play  District and Regional Awards of Excellence for Ensemble Performance, 2017; presented to Cast as a whole for outstanding acting  District Award for Outstanding Production, 2017; presented to Cast, Design Team and Crew for overall excellence  SummerWorks Performance Festival Invitation, 2017; featured at Canada's largest curated professional performing arts festival.

Instrumental Music  Canada’s Wonderland; 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Festival of Music Performance Appreciation Award  Trills & Thrills Music Festival; 2014 Purple ‘Excellent’ Ribbon Award  Trills & Thrills Music Festival; 2015 Purple ‘Superior’ Ribbon Award  O.B.A Concert Band Festival; 2017 Percussion Excellence Award  O.B.A Concert Band Festival; 2017 Silver Plus Award  TCDSB Certificate of Achievement; 2017 for O.B.A Silver Plus Award  Woodbine Centre Festival of the Arts; 2013 Participant Award  MusicFest Canada ‘The Nationals’; 2017 Certificate of Excellence  MusicFest Canada ‘The Nationals’; 2017 Concert Band Division Silver Award

Visual Arts  Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case 2007; Viviana Astudillo-Clavijo (pictured below with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada) The English and Moderns Department

The English and Moderns Department at Loretto College School is a department that your daughter will be a part of throughout her high school career. Language development is central to students’ intellectual, social, cultural, and emotional growth and is a key component of the curriculum. In mastering language skills, students realize the power of language. In expressing thoughts and opinions, they learn to support their views with sound arguments and evidence from research. They become aware of the purposes for which language is used and the diverse forms it can take to serve particular goals and audiences. Through reading, writing and speaking, students learn to use the formal language of debates and essays for structured and analytical thinking and communication, the narrative language of stories when using their imagination and creativity, the figurative language of poetry and verse to evoke heartfelt and genuine responses, the dynamic language of drama and dialogue for performance and presentation, and the technical language of instruction and manuals for practical and everyday purposes. English provides the skills and opportunities to read widely, think deeply, speak clearly and write logically, as well as creatively. This department includes courses in English, French, Spanish, Media Studies and English as a Second Language studies.

Awards and Distinctions

 Polar Express Publishing Contest for Writing, 2015; Nicole Garcia Published in “Take Me Back Anthology”, Poem: Mother's Orchids  Polar Express Publishing Contest for Writing, 2013; Stacy Rodrigues Published in “Order of Beings Anthology”, Short Story: Emotional Trauma The Guidance Department

The focus of the Guidance Department at Loretto College is to provide students with the tools they need to be successful in school, in their daily lives and in preparation for their post-secondary pathway. We offer a variety of services, programs and events to assist our students. This department includes courses in Co-operative Education, and Careers, in addition to its overview of off-campus programs such as Dual-Credit and OYAP.

Cooperative Education is a unique program for students, integrating academic study with practical experience in business and industry. This learning experience helps students make informed decisions about future work, careers and education. Students develop the work habits, attitudes and job skills necessary for a successful transition from school to the workplace or other post-secondary destinations. Grade 11 and 12 students earn their secondary school credits while completing their work placement in the community. Some placements include Medical and Dental Institutions, Police and Fire Services, Army Reserve and Law Offices.

Students can earn a college credit by successfully completing a course offered by one of our local college partners, as well as an additional high school credit which counts towards the OSSD. Senior students have access to dual credit programs available in semesters one and two at Centennial, George Brown, Humber and Seneca colleges such as culinary arts, make-up and aesthetics and psychology. Students may earn up to 4 approved dual credits towards their OSSD. There are several benefits to the Dual-Credit program including a more successful transition to college, greater insight into post-secondary education and career planning decisions, and access to all of the college facilities including library, computer labs, athletic facilities, intramural leagues, and other specialized facilities.

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students to participate in an apprenticeship occupation while enrolled in a secondary school program leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). In some cases, students formally begin their apprenticeship training. Successful OYAP graduates acquire their OSSD and accreditation for completing part of the on-the-job training requirements of a formal apprenticeship. OYAP is an option for all secondary school students, including exceptional students, who are working towards an OSSD.

Awards and Distinctions

 The University of Guelph-Humber Founders' Academic Merit Scholarship 4-year $20,000 - Kennedy Martins The Health and Physical Education Department

The award-winning Health and Physical Education Department at Loretto College School provides your daughter with the opportunity to grow in health, well-being and physical fitness. The focus of this department is regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote a commitment to lifelong healthy active living. Students will apply movement principles to refine skills, enhance personal competence, fitness, safety and health; examine issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, positive mental health, substance use and abuse; apply informed moral decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills when making personal choices, within their Catholic faith. Students in any grade can elect to take courses in this department.

Awards and Distinctions

Faculty  TDCAA Leadership in Sport, Volleyball 2014; Mr. T. Aristotle  Peter Morris Cross Country Award, 2008; Mrs. A. Strazar  TDCAA Leadership in Sport, Swimming 2012; Mr. M. Szepetyk  TDCAA Leadership in Sport, Volleyball 2007; Mrs. A. Strazar  TDCAA Leadership in Sport, Volleyball 2010; Mrs. A. Strazar  TDCAA Coaches Award, 2002; Mrs. A. Strazar  OFSAA Pete Beach Award, 2009; Mrs. A. Strazar

Teams

Volleyball  OFSAA - 2015 - 50mFreeStyle  TDCAA - 2014 - Discus - Gold  TDCAA - 2017 - Tier 2 - Gold  TDCAA - 2015 - 50mFreeStyle -  Metro - 2014 - Discus - Gold  LCS Tournament - 2017 - Dual Bronze Silver  OFSAA - 2014 - Discus  St. Joseph Morrow Park Tournament -  TDCAA - 2015 - 50mBreastStroke -  TDCAA - 2013 - Shot Put - Gold 2017 - Silver Bronze  TDCAA - 2013 - Discus - Silver &  LCS Tournament - 2016 - Silver &  TDCAA - 2012 - 50mBackStroke - Bronze Bronze Bronze  OFSAA - 2013 - Shot Put  Charbonnel Tournament - 2016 - Gold  OFSAA - 2013 - Dual Discus Table Tennis  LCS Tournament - 2014 - Dual Silver  TDCAA - 2012 - Discuss - Gold  TDCAA - 2013 - Division Champions  TDCAA - 2017- JuniorTeam - Gold  TDCAA - 2012 - Silver  TDCAA - 2017 - JuniorDoubles - Gold Tennis  LCS Tournament - 2012 - Gold  TDCAA - 2017 - JuniorSingles -  OFSAA - 2012 - SeniorDoubles Bronze Swimming  TDCAA - 2015- JuniorDoubles - Silver Softball  OFSAA - 2017 - 50mFreeStyle  TDCAA - 2016 - Tier 2 - Bronze Track and Field  TDCAA - 2017 - 50mFreeStyle - Gold  TDCAA - 2012 - Tier 2 - Silver  TDCAA - 2017 - 100mFreeStyle - Sil-  TDCAA - 2017 - 300mHurdles - ver Bronze Badminton  OFSAA - 2016 - 50mFreeStyle  OFSAA - 2016 - Shot Put  TDCAA - 2013 - Bantam - Silver  TDCAA - 2016 - 400mFreeStyleRelay  TDCAA - 2016 - Shot Put - Silver - Bronze  TDCAA - 2014 - Shot Put - Silver  TDCAA - 2016 - 50mFreeStyle -  Metro - 2014 - Shot Put - Silver Bronze  OFSAA - 2014 - Shot Put The Mathematics and Business Studies Department

The Mathematics and Business Studies Department at Loretto College School is a department that your daughter will be a part of throughout most of her high school career. The department offers various courses in Mathematics, Accounting and Business to develop skills in reasoning and problem solving, enabling students to approach questions in other academic areas, as well as in real-life situations, logically and analytically. This department includes courses in Mathematics, Calculus, Functions, Vectors, Data Management, and Accounting..

The department gives special attention, including Math Camp and After-School Numeracy Class, to help prepare the grade 9 students for their EQAO testing. The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics tests the math skills students are expected to have learned by the end of Grade 9. Different versions of the test are administered in the academic and the applied math courses. Students in first-semester math courses take the test during a two-week testing window in January; students in second-semester or full-year math courses take the test during a two-week testing window in June. For more information about the EQAO Assessment, speak with your daughter’s math teacher and visit EQAO’s website at http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/grade-9-math. The Religion and Philosophy Department

The Religion and Philosophy Department at Loretto College School is a department that your daughter will be a part of throughout her high school career. She is required to take one Religion credit in each grade to fulfill the Ontario Graduate Expectations. Religious Education, as an evolving discipline, enables young people to discover the truth, nurture the attitudes and develop the skills necessary to grow as young Catholics in these changing times. For these reasons, Religious Education is designed to promote a Catholic identity that will assist them in the task of becoming life-long learners in relation to their faith within a multi-religious and sometimes anti-religious society. It is also designed to assist in the process of ethical and moral formation within a culture that all too often fails to recognize the call of God upon women and men, the fundamental dignity of the human person and the existence of absolute ethical norms. In Catholic secondary schools, Religious Education functions as the academic component within the nexus of activities that seek to evangelize and catechize students. As such, it plays an integral role in the learning experiences of students and complements the various faith-related activities (e.g., chaplaincy services, community outreach, peer ministry) that take place within the instructional setting of these schools. Religious Education courses need to contribute to the goal of Christian unity and as such the pedagogy of religious education encourages authentic ecumenical dialogue. In this department, students have the opportunity to take Religion, Studies in Social Justice & Equity and Philosophy as well as to be a part of Chaplaincy initiatives such as Peer Ministry and the Food Drive Team.

Awards and Distinctions

 Father Fogarty Award, 2016; Jazmine Catly (pictured below with Mrs. Santos-Desousa) The Science and Technology Department

Loretto College is proud to provide a comprehensive and interactive Science and Technology program. Through engaging lessons, the incorporation of current developments in the science community and exciting field trips, our faculty makes science come to life in the classroom. In addition, Loretto boasts a vibrant health care program and its SHSM cohort is one of the largest in the school. Its goal is to provide students wishing to pursue a career path in health care with a solid background for future studies. Loretto College is committed to working together to inspire future leaders and innovators in the areas of science and technology. The Communications Technology courses are designed to not only provide students with the communications skills necessary for any future career, but also designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in several key areas. These areas include graphic design, animation, digital video production and interactive web-based design. Emphasis is placed on the design process, the design principles, planning techniques and tools, and creative skills necessary for creating effective communications projects. This award-winning department is a critical component to both of our Specialty programs—STEM and SHSM. Students will have the opportunity to create and maintain an up-to-date portfolio. Students can choose any number of courses in this department including Science, Chemistry, Physics, Healthcare, Biology, Computer Science and Communications Technology.

Awards and Distinctions

Faculty  The University of Toronto Chemistry Mentor Award, 2011; Ms. L. Cheung

Student  The University of Waterloo “Avogadro Chemistry Exam Contest” Outstanding Achievement, 2016; Rebecca Chen  The University of Toronto “Ask A Laureate” Chemistry Essay Contest, 2011; Karen Moreira (pictured Below, top left, at Convocation Hall with Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Harold W. Kroto)

Left: Dr. Lillian Siu, Senior Medical Oncologist and Director of the Tumor Immunotherapy Program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Loretto College Alumni, speaks at our 100th Anniversary Celebrations. The Social Studies, Humanities, Canadian and World Studies Department

The Social Sciences and the Humanities subject areas are concerned with how students view themselves, their families, their communities, and society as they seek to find meaning in the world around them. The Canadian and World Studies program allows students to learn about how people interact with and within their social and physical environments today, and how they did so in the past. Students’ learning in the various courses in this discipline will contribute significantly to their understanding of Canada’s heritage and its physical, social, cultural, governmental, legal, and economic structures and relationships. It will also help them to perceive Canada in a global context and to understand its place and role in the world community. Through practical experiences, discussions, debates, research, and study and reflection, our courses help students to become self -motivated problem- solvers, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully face their changing world In this department, students have the opportunity to take an enormous variety of courses such as Individual and Family Living, Parenting, Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology, Individuals and Families in a Diverse Socie- ty, Geography, History, Law , Civics, Youth Philanthropy Initiative, Travel & Tourism, World Issues and World History.

International Experience Every March Break, Loretto College organizes an overseas excursion for all students from grades 9-12, their friends and families and school alumni. Previous trips have included tours of Japan, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Egypt, Turkey, Holland and Costa Rica. Loretto receives a significant discount that includes airfare, hotels, meals, all ground transportation, admission to all sights, insurance, local guides and a 24 hour tour director. For further information, please contact Mrs. A. Strazar. The Special Education Department

The Special Education Department at Loretto College provides programs which support student learning through accommodations which allow for credit accumulation. These programs are designed to meet the needs of all exceptional students. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each student to support their academic learning based upon their strengths, needs and learning styles. A Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) is assigned to each student with an Individual Education Plan to help facilitate success with a focus on supporting each student’s development. SERTs work with students, parents and classroom teachers to ensure supports are in place to allow for targeted intervention of student learning needs. It is our goal at Loretto College to provide the proper attention and support to each student so that they can successfully transition from secondary to post-secondary pathways. The Resource Room is available to individuals or groups of students in Special Education who need accommodations such as assistance with assignments or tests. These students ask their regular classroom teachers to use the Resource Room for a quite space to work, to use the computers for writing or editing assignments and projects, and to access one-on-one or small group re-teaching of concepts/ curriculum. A SERT is available in the room to see students for extra support during the school day; if arranged ahead of time, students may also drop in on their lunch, before or after school. A wide variety of enrichment activities are available to students with a gifted designation at Loretto College Secondary. Students are given the opportunity to challenge themselves through the Math, Science and Technology Program.

Awards and Distinctions  Council for Exceptional Children “Yes I Can Student Award”, Self-Advocacy, 2017; Madison Tevlin (pictured below, top left corner, with her award and her classmates) Vision of a Loretto Student

Cruci Dum Spiro Fido “In the Cross, while I breathe, I trust.”

We envision students who:  Are formed in the Catholic faith;  Apply Christian values to life’s opportunities, challenges and choices;  Pursue academic excellence;  Demonstrate relevant knowledge and ability;  Display self-esteem and self-respect;  Strive to be the best they can be;  Demonstrate skills for developing and maintaining personal and family wellness; and,  Demonstrate global perspective and community responsibility. At Loretto College School, we believe that we are a family. We learn together, we pray together and we grow together. We strive for everyday to be fruitful, prayerful and positive. We are so excited to welcome you!