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In partnership with home, parish and community, the Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures that the teachings and values of Jesus Christ are integrated in all aspects of school life. By providing the necessary resources for quality Catholic education, the Board supports the development of lifelong learners striving for academic excellence in a nurturing, safe and vibrant community. All individuals are challenged to become responsible and contributing citizens in an increasingly complex and diverse world.
St. Paul High School
BOARD INFORMATION
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TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE(S)
Gordon Butler, Chairperson
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(613) 828-3573
(613) 828-4472
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Gordon Butler
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(613) 828-3573
(613) 828-4472
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
James G. McCracken
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(613) 224-2222
(613) 228-4158
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Diane Jackson
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(613) 224-2222
(613) 224-3932
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
St. Paul has been providing a Catholic education for the students in the west end of Ottawa for over 30 years. Students are challenged to grow into the person they were created to be by a caring and supportive staff. The school's motto is, "Fill your minds with all that is true", and our students are challenged to learn all they can and then go out and make their community and world a better place for all. We welcome all students to receive an education based on our Catholic values.
Facilities:
The school has extensive facilities including:
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- 60 classrooms
- 750-seat auditorium
- 130-seat lecture hall
- Chapel
- Fully equipped library
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- 5 computer labs
- 3 gymnaisums
- Cafeteria
- Exercise and dance room
- Broadcasting and Communication labs
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Student Enrolment:
1087
Number of Staff:
109
The experience of the teaching staff ranges from recent graduates to 38 years in experience.
Principal:
William Barrett has 22 years of experience. This is his third year as a principal.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
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CHAIRPERSON
Kevin Conway
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(613) 596-5827
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The St. Paul High School Council functions as an advisory
body to the school principal and, on occasion, to the Board. The Council provides advice on a
variety of issues and reflects the school community in composition and function.Meetings are held
the first Thursday of the month in the school library, at 7 p.m.
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HOW WE LIVE OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Our Belief
The St. Paul High School community believes that a Catholic
high school is one in which the teachings of Jesus Christ are integrated into the day-to-day curriculum
and social fabric of high school life. We have many opportunities to pray and demonstrate our Catholic
faith including: prayer services, classroom liturgies, daily prayer, and active pastoral team, opportunities
for individual reflection in our chapel, and retreats for staff and students.
Our Partners
We live our Catholic faith by focusing on service, relationships, the Word of God, and lay witness and
leadership. Our chaplain coordinates and animates, with local pastors, the many areas of our faith life.
We also have Catholic symbols throughout our school and our parish representative is our liaison with
the parishes.
Demonstrating Our Faith
St. Paul High School demonstrates its commitment to the community by:
- Organizing a canned food drive for our local food bank
- Fundraising for a variety of charitable organizations
- Staff are a strong supporter of the United Way
Our students help one another through their:
- Support of Peer Tutoring and other Peer Support programs
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Our school has a wide-range of programs and facilities to meet the needs of students.
Grades 7 - 8:
Religion and Family Life Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, French, the Arts, and Social Sciences
Grades 9 - 12:
Religion and Family Life Education, English*, Mathematics*, Science*, Health and Physical Education, French*, Geography*, History*, Family Studies, Business Arts, Technological Studies *Open, Applied or Academic courses offered
French Second Language
Core, Immersion
Special Needs
We believe in the philosophy of inclusion and integrate all students with special learning needs into our regular activities.
Other
- Religious and Family Life Education taught at all grade levels
- Many courses feature subject integration, broadbased technology and project-oriented assignments
- Cooperative education serves over 100 students and secures job placements throughout Ottawa
- Science programs include: Biology, Physics and Chemistry
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM
Athletics:
Grades 7 - 12 students participate in over 25 sports within the Ottawa area, including:
- Basketball, Curling, Soccer
- Volleyball, Touch Football, Hockey
- Baseball, Rugby, Golf
- Track & Field, Cross-country, Wrestling
Clubs and Activities:
Students participate in many clubs and activities, including:
- Debating and Drama
- Outdoor Club, Intramurals
- Peer Helpers and Yearbook
SCHOOL EVENTS
Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of events, including:
- Physical Activity Days
- Spirit Days / Weeks
- Neighbourhood Cleanup Events
- School Dances
- Community Service
- Intramurals
- Leadership Camp
- Math contests, Spelling Bees, Business Competition
- Social Justice Activities and fundraisers
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HOW WE KNOW WE ARE SUCCEEDING
Assessing Student Progress
The results from the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for the applied academic courses are displayed at the top of the page in graphs. Students who achieved level 3 or 4 meet provincial expectations. Provincial results are provided in tables beside the school graphs. The results from the EQAO Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) are presented next. Successful completion of the OSSLT is a graduation requirement.
ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL
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| Provincial Grade 9 Math Results | | Below Level 1 | 7% | 8% | 7% | | Level 1 | 14% | 15% | 14% | | Level 2 | 36% | 36% | 35% | | Level 3 | 30% | 29% | 33% | | Level 4 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
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| Provincial Grade 9 Math Results | | Below Level 1 | 1% | 1% | <1% | | Level 1 | 9% | 7% | 6% | | Level 2 | 18% | 16% | 15% | | Level 3 | 64% | 68% | 69% | | Level 4 | 6% | 8% | 8% |
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| EQAO Results - Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: Percentage of students who passed the test. |
| School | 91% | 88% | 87% | | Province | 84% | 84% | 85% |
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PRESERVING OUR SCHOOL HISTORY - LAST YEAR IN REVIEW
The staff of St. Paul High School strongly support the concept of continuous school improvement. This year we will continue our focus on four main goals: character education, improving Literacy, Math Literacy, and Success for All.
- challenging students to continue developing their spiritual aspect, especially concern for creation
- working to raise student scores on EQAO tests
- providing opportunities for success for all students, focussing on ESL and aboriginal students
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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We believe our school should be at the centre of community activities. St. Paul High School is currently running at 95% capacity, with activities scheduled weeknights and on many weekends. Examples of who uses our facilities include:
- Girl Guides
- Community Theatre
- Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball
In addition to these examples, over 100 different courses, programs and workshops are offered to the community through the Continuing Education programs.
Parnerships/Collaborative Activities
- Pathways Project
- Rideauwood Counselling
- Recyclore (bicycle recycling)
We encourage interested groups to contact us regarding the use of our facilities.
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More About Our Students/
School Achievement
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This year three of our students were FSL public speaking provincial champions and one was a national champion.
St. Paul has been involved with many social justice initiatives. We are particularly proud of providing funding to build a school in the DR, called "Little Saint Paul" and next year we will be fundraising to pay a teacher's salary at the school.
We have been awarded an Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award for the seventh year and have been recognized as by the Ontario government for our efforts to promote healthy living.
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Last Updated:
2010-01-14 10:57:51
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