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St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School

Our School

Our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, lived hundreds of years ago, and yet, what he stood for in the fifteen hundreds, still holds true today.  St. Francis is famous for saying "Pray always and if necessary, use words".  With these words, he tells us that our Faith should be one of action, and should not require words, if we live it correctly.

At St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School, we pride ourselves in not only providing quality education as prescribed by the Ministry of Education, but quality Catholic education as witnesses to Jesus in our world.  Catholic virtues, our Focus on Faith yearly themes and the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations are at the core of everything we do.

Student Success Programs

"Learning to 18" has been used by the Ontario Government as a strategy in fulfilling its mandate in making the school experience a positive one for all students- an experience leading to achievement that will help all students become productive members of society.

Our Catholic perspective has always been that student are life-long learners and so it is with this in mind that teachers program for every student based on the Board and the School Improvement plans, daily work results, benchmark, report card and EQAO data.  This information, in turn, is used to inform instruction through the construction of appropriate pathways and differentiated instruction within these pathways to match every student's learning style.

Teachers are always vigilant in ensuring that every child is achieving to potential and advocating for their students in ensuring they receive the required supports for success.

     

Program Highlights

 

  • Green Team, Eco School Certification
  • Healthy School, Ministry Certification
  • Grade 8 Leadership Groups
  • Student Council
  • Intramural Activities
  • extramural competition/tournaments
  • Battle of the Books competitions
  • charitable initiatives
  • Me to We
  • Cozy Reading
  • All Star Reading

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Clubs

  • ​Battle of the Books
  • Homework Club
  • Intramurals
  • Grade 8 Leadership
  • EcoFalcons
  • Student Council
  • Me to We

 

Before and After School Programs

​No on-site programs due to space issues.

Curriculum Focus

The success of every student is at the heart of our work at St. Francis.  All curriculum-based staff, from classroom teachers, subject specialists, to educational assistants and Special Education Resource teachers make it their work to advocate for student needs.

Steps taken toward the identification of students in need of extra attention have proven very successful in ensuring that students meet with academic success and, in turn, attain the level of engagement which makes them eager to work on progressively more challenging goals.

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Environmental Focus

​The environment is very important to us at St. Francis.  our environmental club, the "EcoFalcons" pride themselves on being able to identify issues that make us better stewards of our environment and involve the student body in these initiatives.  In the past we have partnered with Wal-Mart in beautifying the front of our building with flowers.  We are a Silver Echostar school!

Parent Community Involvement

​St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School enjoys the help and support of a great many parent volunteers. 

Volunteer activities range from providing help at home with classroom decor and supports, to in-school involvement at the classroom and whole-school levels, to supporting extended school activities such as field trip participation.

Our Catholic School Council is an active and enthusiastic group.

Community Use of the School

​Our School is booked every night of the week with programs ranging from International Languages to various sporting initiatives.

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St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Location map 120 Sinclair Avenue
Georgetown , Ontario L7G 1J4
Phone : 905-877-6928
Fax : 905-877-1509
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Parish

Holy Cross Parish

Principal

Agostino Calandrino

Vice Principal

Cheryl Nieuwendyk

Secretary

Cheryl Nieuwendyk

Superintendent

Jim Rowles

School Council Members

​Co-chairs
Mrs. Jane Santaluce
Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks

Members
Shelly Baines 
Marie Paterson 
Christine Wing
Marie Simpson 
Lauren Ashley
Pat McGuiness
Antonietta Chiavaro 
Franca Mancini
Kim Zangrilli

 

Director of Education

Michael W Pautler

Trustee

​Mark Rowe

Students

​421 student total population
205 female students; 216 male students

Elementary School

Bell Times

9:05 am
9:10 am
11:40 am
1:10 pm
3:40 pm
3:55 pm
9:05 am
9:10 am
11:40 am
1:10 pm
3:40 pm
3:55 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 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.