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Ascension Elementary School

Our School

Ascension Catholic Elementary School is a partnership between school, home, parish and community and is dedicated to exemplifying Catholic gospel values in an inclusive environment which promotes the dignity, respect and potential of all students.

Student Success Programs

​Student success is driven by our belief that all students can achieve and be successful. Our students learn by example through the actions of a supportive and dedicated staff.  We are committed to improving student learning through differentiated instruction, goal setting and continual evaluation of student achievement.

 

Program Highlights

  • ​School Ambassadors
  • Environmental Team
  • Roots of Empathy
  • Circle of Friends
  • PROPS
  • DARE

Clubs

Before and After School Programs

​YMCA Before and After School Childcare Program

Curriculum Focus

​We are committed to a focus that meets the needs of every student emotionally, physically and academically. Our goals for achievement are data driven and based on assessment for/of and as learning. 

Environmental Focus

​We are striving to become a healthy living and environmentally aware school community.

Parent Community Involvement

​The Ascension School Council is actively involved in the daily life of our school, with a focus on Healthy Eating, Volunteering, Fundraising, and the promotion of programs that support our goals.  Our School Council is an integral part of the parent, school, parish and community connection.

Community Use of the School

​Ascension School is regularly used by the community for various sports and community activities.

EQAO Results

Ascension Elementary School


Location map 5205 New Street
Burlington , Ontario L7L 1V3
Phone : 905-333-3374
Fax : 905-333-9497
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Parish

St. Patrick Parish

Principal

Barbara B

Vice Principal

Linda Henrich

Secretary

Linda Henrich

Superintendent

Jim Rowles

School Council Members

​G. Van Hooydonk
L. Ouellet
V. Lambert
S. Koturic
C. Price
C. Blazevic
E. Ponikvar
M. Vermeltfoort
C. Brookes
D. Bentivegna
L. Henrich

Director of Education

Michael W Pautler

Trustee

​John Morrison

Students

​340 total students, 188 boys and 152 girls

Elementary School

Bell Times

9:10 am
9:15 am
11:40 am
1:10 pm
3:45 pm
4:00 pm
9:10 am
9:15 am
11:40 am
1:10 pm
3:45 pm
4:00 pm

Facilities

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Our Vision

The Halton Catholic District School Board is a model learning community, widely recognized as distinctively Catholic, providing exceptional education, while nurturing the call to love and to serve as a people of faith, living out God's plan.

Our Mission

​The Halton Catholic District School Board, in partnership with home and Church, is dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society.

Our Governing Values

At the Halton Catholic District School Board we know that:

  • our school community exists to foster and exemplify Catholic values;
  • the education of our students is a necessary investment in society;
  • education is a lifelong process that fosters the worth of the individual;
  • education is a process involving a partnership of students, home, school, Church and community;
  • the education of everyone toward their fullest potential creates a better future;
  • an effective learning environment fosters in each student a sense of unique value, self-esteem and importance to society;
  • dedicated teachers and staff ensure a positive and caring learning environment enabling students to reach their full potential;
  • the ability to understand, manage and direct change is essential to success; and
  • we are accountable to the community for the effective management of our resources.