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St. James Elementary School

Our School

The St. James multicultural community, through a proactive approach, is dedicated to developing excellence in academic skills and Catholic values that elevates self-esteem and empowers our children to become independent, well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

Student Success Programs

​Reaching Every Student continues to be a priority at St. James.  The following programs support student improvement:

  • After-school Mathematics Club
  • All Star Reading Program
  • After-School Assistive Technology Club
  • Primary Book Club
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Homework Club
  • Breakfast Program
  • Friendship Club
  • Go Girls Club
  • What Would Jesus Do 

Program Highlights

  • ​Early Learning Kindergarten Program
  • Focus on Faith Program

Clubs

  • ​Eco Team
  • Chess Club
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Intramurals and cooperative games
  • Choir
  • Glee Club
  • Battle of the Books
  • Book Club
  • All Star Reading
  • Youth Host Program
  • Multi Cultural Fair
  • PROPs program
  • Talent Show

Before and After School Programs

  • ​Breakfast Program
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Homework Club
  • House League Basketball Program
  • Assistive Tech Club
  • Math Club
  • Primary Book Club (lunch time)​

Curriculum Focus

  • Balanced Literacy Program
  • Mathematics and Problem-Solving
  • Focus on Faith Initiatives

Environmental Focus

  • ECO Team (recylcing and waste reduction)

Parent Community Involvement

  • Breakfast Program (Parents and The Knights of Columbus)
  • Parent Council
  • Parent Volunteers assist with a variety of initiatives such as fundraising, lunch time supervision, reading programs, social justice initiatives, parent information evenings etc.

Community Use of the School

  • ​International Languages
  • Oakville Stamp Club
  • St. James Parish activities (such as the Christmas Bazaar)

EQAO Results

St. James Elementary School
Location map 255 Morden Road
Oakville , Ontario L6K 2S2
Phone : 905-339-0731
Fax : 905-339-1562
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Parish

St. James Parish

Principal

Pat Vigna

Vice Principal

Lynn Hickey

Secretary

Lynn Hickey

Superintendent

Toni Pinelli

School Council Members

Chair
Chantell Allen

Treasurer
Tina Beck
                         
Secretary
Liz Salzar
 
Joani Salvatore
Isabella Lepore
Krista Leaver
Michele Joly
Margaret Morton 
Tracy Ball-Piatkowski
Darlene Spoleti
Donna Koumoundouros
Wendy Halcrow
Nancy Bettencourt
Angela Flowerday
Jacinta Pieterse
Monique Folino ​

Director of Education

Michael W Pautler

Trustee

​Ed Viana

Students

​Total students 290

Elementary School

Bell Times

8:45 am
8:50 am
ELP
ELP
3:20 pm
3:35 pm
8:45 am
8:50 am
ELP
ELP
3:20 pm
3:35 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.