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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. Patrick's 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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Mark D. Mullan
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(613) 746-9118
(613) 746-9742
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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
Denise Andre
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(613) 224-2222
(613) 225-4154
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
St. Patrick's High School was founded by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1929. Situated in southeast Ottawa, its student population is drawn from four parishes: Holy Cross, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Resurrection of Our Lord, and St. Peter. Its original three-fold mission still stands: to teach doctrine, to build community, and to serve. Our school uniform, consisting of black dress pants, white shirts, and school sweaters with the St. Patrick's logo, is a source of pride and identity.
Facilities:
The school has extensive facilities including:
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- Triple gymnasium, Chapel
- 700-seat cafeteria
- Construction/Tech Shop
- Music and Drama Facilities
- 5 upgraded computer labs
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- Fitness room, outdoor track
- Career centre, Hospitality room
- Hairdressing Studio
- Science labs, Auto shop
- ESL centre, ECL classroom
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Student Enrolment:
1100
Number of Staff:
80
The experience of the teaching staff ranges from recent graduates to 30 years in experience.
Principal:
Mary Donaghy has 21 years of experience. This is her first year at St. Patrick's and her fifth year as a principal.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
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CHAIRPERSON
Heather Sherrard
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(613) 733-5036
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The St. Patrick's 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
every third Tuesday of the month excluding December, March and June. These meetings take place in the conference room off of the main office at 7:00 p.m.
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HOW WE LIVE OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Our Belief
The St. Patrick's 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. Patrick's High School demonstrates its commitment to the community by:
- Support of charitable organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Foundation
- Distributing Christmas baskets to families in need
- Involvement in social justice organizations such as Development and Peace
Our students help one another through their:
- Peer Helpers, Grade 8 Tutoring Program, God Squad
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Our school has a wide-range of programs and facilities to meet the needs of students.
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, Extended, 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 are taught at all grade levels
- Computers and other technologies are integrated into academic programs
- 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, Chemistry and Environmental Studies
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM
Athletics:
Grades 9 - 12 students participate in over 25 sports within the Ottawa area, including:
- Basketball, volleyball, soccer
- Hockey, rugby, football, track & field,
- Cross-country, baseball, skiing
- Wrestling, tennis, badminton
Clubs and Activities:
Students participate in over 30 clubs and activities, including:
- Yearbook Course, Drama Clubs
- Multicultural Club
- School Newspaper, Concert and Jazz bands
SCHOOL EVENTS
Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of events, including:
- Various charitable events in the community
- French and English public speaking contests
- Various Math, Art and Science competitions
- Coffee Houses, Dances, Retreats and Liturgies,
- Drama Production, Lunchtime Intramural Sports
- Academic Awards Ceremony, Remembrance Day Assembly
- Marine Biology Trip to Canada's East Coast
- Bi-yearly Band trip to New York City
- Yearly trip to Europe, Trip to Ortona Italy
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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. PATRICK'S 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 | 76% | 76% | 84% | | Province | 84% | 84% | 85% |
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PRESERVING OUR SCHOOL HISTORY - LAST YEAR IN REVIEW
Our future plans are shaped by our School Success Plan, which has as its core values Faith, Community, Partnership, Persons, Excellence, Stewardship, and Justice. They are also shaped by our Board's theme for the year: "Who is My Neighbour?"
Specific goals for this year include continued improvement of student performance on system-wide and EQAO tests and ongoing support of various community and social justice initiatives such as the CHEO Telethon, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, and continuing our fundraising for Cancer research.
We put a priority on developing student leadership through the Student Council, Grad Committee, Social Awareness Club, the Ambassadors Program, and Peer Helpers.
- An increase in experiential learning throughout all levels of curriculum with programs such as OYAP.
- Expanding our Center of Success to service more students in gaining employability skills
- Initiating our new High Skills Major Program in the Health Sciences Area
- Expanding partnership programs - such as with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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We believe our school should be at the centre of community activities. St. Patrick's High School is currently running at 97% capacity, with activities scheduled weeknights and on many weekends. Examples of who uses our facilities include:
- Alumni Association & School Council
- Cultural groups, Amateur sports groups
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
- Partnership with Rideawood Drug and Alcohol Progra
- Community Clean-up with Ridgemont High
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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St. Patrick's High School encourages excellence in academic and co-curricular activities. Among our June 2008 graduates were 55 Ontario Scholars. Our graduates were recipients of numerous awards and scholarships totalling over $300 000. Other Student Achievements and Accomplishments this year include:
- Senior Boys Basketball AAA Provincial Basketball Champions
- St. Patrick's was recognized with a Silver Level of Achievement by the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center for raising $37000 over the last four years.
- Numerous Junior Achievement Awards including the Consultant's Choice Award
- Winner of this year's CHEO Bear Competition is student Maya Abou Sleiman. This is the fourth victory in eight years for one of our students.
- St. Pat's performs two plays each year. This year, we were nominated for two Cappies (City-Wide Drama Awards)
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Last Updated:
2010-01-14 10:55:50
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