Catholic High School

BLESSEDCARDINAL NEWMAN

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Words of Welcome

The Catholic Vision

Grade Nine Program

Diploma Requirements • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Supports for Students • Resource Services – Full Inclusion Model • Student Services – Support Leading to Success • Library Information Centre • Chaplaincy

Extended French Program

The Arts • Visual Arts • Music • Drama

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Gifted Program

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Recent Highlights & Photo Gallery

Reflection on Blessed Cardinal Newman

Blessed Cardinal Newman Contacts and TCDSB Trustees

The many faces of Newman . . . Die baie gesigte van Newman . . . Newman bir çox üzləşir . . . Shumë fytyra të Newman . . . Многааблічная Ньюман . . .

Words of Welcome — The Future Begins Here

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

We are pleased and honoured to welcome students and their families to Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School.

Blessed Cardinal Newman is named for the famous 19th century English convert to Catholicism, John Henry Newman. An accomplished author and founder of what came to be known as the Oxford movement, Newman’s efforts and ex-ample won many converts to the church.

Blessed Cardinal Newman is located on a magnificent 45 acre campus over-looking the Scarborough Bluffs and Lake Ontario, a site shared with St.

Augustine’s Seminary. Unlike traditional Catholic schools founded by religious orders, Blessed Cardinal Newman opened in the fall of 1973 entirely staffed by lay Catholic teachers. Newman was one of two high schools in the system to pilot an integration program for students with special needs. We were among the first schools within the Toronto Catholic District School Board to introduce programs ranging from peer counselling and mediation to electronic keyboarding and communications technology. Our school was profiled in a video produced by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association in the 1990s for our exemplary work in developing programs that integrate Catholic values and teachings into the curriculum. We are proud that innovation is a part of our tradition at Newman. Blessed Cardinal Newman continues to thrive because of its tradition of providing a caring educational, social and spiritual environment for our students.

We, at Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. We are a community that celebrates the unique gifts of every student. We are dedicated to develop-ing the whole person — intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Our programs and activities create an environment that enables students to grow in faith and truth. We believe that individual growth fosters a reverence for life that empowers students to heed the Christian call to a life of service. We encourage young people to embrace the values of Jesus Christ and to participate, with the grace of the Holy Spirit in establishing the Kingdom of God.

Blessed Cardinal Newman enjoys a long standing reputation for excellence in Academics, the Arts and Athletics with an emphasis on service, community building and gospel values. Within our regular program, the unique needs of every student are supported through: • Enriched Courses, Advanced Placement, Extended French, ESL, Fast Forward Sports Program and Gifted Programs; • Challenging and active Technological Studies and Science programs; • A tradition of excellence in the Arts including, Drama, Music and Visual Arts; • An extensive spirited Athletic program; • Cooperative Education opportunities including the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP); • Resource support and individualized education planning with an emphasis on student success; • Vibrant student leadership initiatives through our Chaplaincy Department, Student Council and Athletic Association including: Grade 9 Summer School Transition Program, Navigating Newman, Grade 9 Camp Tawingo, Camp Olympia, Peer Helping, Grade 9 Mentorship, and many other community outreach opportunities. (Cont./pg 2)

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Многото лица на Нюман . . . las múltiples facetas de Newman . . . Les moltes cares de Newman . . . Mnogo lica Newman . . . Nhiều khuôn mặt của Newman

“ Growing In Faith & Truth ”~ Our School Motto

The Catholic Vision

Our Catholic vision at Blessed Cardinal Newman is rooted in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is infused in not only our religious education classes, but also in our entire curriculum and in all aspects of our community life. We believe in building a Christ-centred community of service to one another and in transforming the world through Catholic education. Throughout the school year, we provide many opportunities to live out our Gospel values, to develop our God-given gifts, and to put our faith into action. It is through school-wide activities including Christmas food baskets, Scar Trek and Respect for Life week that we inspire our students to live fully and to serve God by serving one another. We celebrate and witness our faith through meaningful daily prayer, our monthly celebration of the Eucharist, and through acts of social justice.

In a world transformed by globalization, and technological innovation, we believe that faith-based education will provide our students with the necessary foundation to become discerning, life-long learners, as they engage individually and collaboratively to become critical-thinkingglobal citizens. At Blessed Cardinal Newman, we answer the call to a faith-filled life of witness inspired by the love of our Father, the faith in Jesus Christ, and the hope from the Holy Spirit. Our staff, in partner-ship with parents and parishes, help to guide and inspire our students to become mature, caring and responsible citizens who exemplify our Catholic School Graduate Expectations.

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Words of Welcome (cont.)

What really brings the school to life, are the multitude of co-curricular programs, which are a vital component of a student’s well-rounded development. Our student services department has developed peer counselling and peer tutoring programs to serve all students in the community and to promote their personal and interpersonal growth. We have a well-developed sports program with competitive league teams ranging from rugby to racquet sports and an intramural program open to all interested students. Our clubs cater to every interest from photography and chess to snowboarding and dragon boat racing. A strong tradition of involvement within the arts has been nurtured over the years. Art shows provide a showcase for our visual arts students, annual concerts provide a forum for our musical ensemble and choirs, and our drama club’s work over the years has encompassed everything from Broadway musicals to serious theatre. The variety of co-curricular activities offer all students the opportu-nity to explore individual talents, to develop skills, and to enrich the entire community.

Our mission statement shows our commitment to the intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social development of our students, and to a fully inclusive model of education that is grounded in Gospel values. Common attitudes, values and beliefs bind our community and ultimately have a positive effect on the quality of life enjoyed by both teachers and students.

“ To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often ”~ Blessed Cardinal Newman

The Grade 9 Program

Grade 9 Orientation Program • Summer School Transition Program in July prior to entry in Grade 9 in September where students are given the opportunity to work on literacy and numeracy skills while enjoying some time as well doing physical activities. Students earn a secondary school credit upon completion of this program. • Camp Tawingo • An established overnight leadership initiative run by students, for students • Involves all Grade 9 students, more than 30 Grade 12 student leaders and supervision by teachers • Two days of outdoor activities and community building • Homework Club and Math Clinics offer students additional support during the school year.

Grade 9 Program Course: Available Levels of Study: Religion Open Level English Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied, Locally Developed French Extended, Academic, Applied, Locally Developed Geography Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied, Locally Developed Mathematics Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied, Locally Developed Science Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied, Locally Developed

Optional Courses (Select Two) • Comprehensive Arts (Art, Music, Drama) • Exploring Technologies • Food and Nutrition • Introduction to Information Technology in Business • Physical Education

v ALL students are strongly urged to complete the compulsory Arts and Physical Education credit in grade 9 or grade 10.

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4 - Diploma Requirements/ Supports for Students

Diploma Requirements

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)Compulsory Credits (Total of 18) • 4 English – one credit per grade • 1 French as a second language • 3 Mathematics – at least one in Grade 11 or 12 • 2 Science • 1 Canadian History • 1 Canadian Geography • 1 Arts (Visual Arts, Music, or Drama) • 1 Health and Physical Education • 1 Civics and Career Studies • 1 of English/Francais, or a third language or Social Science or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance & Career Education or Cooperative Education • 1 of Health and Physical Education or Business Studies or the Arts (Visual Arts, Music, or Drama) or Cooperative Education or French As A Second Language • 1 of Grade 11 or 12 Science, or Grade 9 – 12 Technology or Cooperative Education or Computer Studies or French As A Second Language

Elective Courses • Total of 12 Courses

Additional Requirements • 40 hours of Community Service • Successful completion of the Literacy Requirement

Supports for Students

Resource Services – A Full Inclusion ModelThe Blessed Cardinal Newman Mission statement indicates that as a community we are dedicated to the development of the whole person – intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Embracing the tenants of our mission, the resource staff offer a range of supportthat strives to ensure success for those students who are formally identified through an IPRC, as well as students who have received support in the past. Accommoda-tions provided are based on IPRC summaries, exchange of information meetings and IEP’s created with parental consultation. Assisting students is a collaborative effort of teachers, administrators, child and youth workers, guidance counsellors,educational assistants, peer helpers and parents, all working towards maximizing each student’s potential.

Student Services – Support Leading To SuccessBlessed Cardinal Newman has an outstanding Student Services Department. There are 6 dedicated staff members including counsellors, a youth worker, and a secretary. The staff looks forward to meeting with students and their families in order to ensure a positive, enjoyable high school experience. Department members are available to support students in course selection, to provide informative workshops on graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, scholarship opportunities and career exploration. Counsellors act as liaison on behalf of students offering them assistance and support with peers, classes, workload, and personal issues.

Library Information CentreBlessed Cardinal Newman Library is a thriving and active hub, vital to the life of our school’s community. One of our library goals is to teach students to find and use information from a wide variety of sources – print, non-print and electronic media. Information literacy is defined as “the ability to solve information-based problems: acquire, critically evaluate, select, use, create and communicate information in ways which lead to knowledge and wisdom”. (Ontario School Library Association,

The many faces of Newman . . . Mnoha tváří Newman . . . De mange ansigter Newman . . . De vele gezichten van Newman . . . Mitmeid nägusid Newman . . .

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Clockwise: Respect For Life,Development & Peace, Gr.9 Camp Tawingo, Resource Dept Mini-Olympics, Christmas Food Baskets

Chaplaincy is therefore … • a ministry of presence – touching and being touched by people’s lives. • a ministry of listening – hearing the stories of students and staff and affirming their worth. • a ministry of healing – bringing compassion and care to those who are suffering. • a ministry of liberation – helping others to free themselves from personal and communal oppression. • a ministry of celebration – acknowledging joyfully in word and sacrament, the presence of God in our lives.

Information Studies, 1999 document). In order to succeed in a constantly changing technological world, students must be information literate. Students should be able to locate, critically examine and use information to solve problems; therefore, the mandate of our school library is to seek to provide, organize and disseminate resources which support the school curriculum and the students’ interests. Blessed Cardinal Newman Library provides access to over 8,000 books, encyclopedias, news-papers, magazines, etc. and databases. Another important goal of our school library is to encourage the enjoyment of books, both for learning and for leisure reading. Over the years, the library has spearheaded the “STAR” (Stop Talking and Read) pro-gram, a silent reading pause throughout our entire school community; the library has hosted many published authors and journalists; the library has also promoted White Pine books and our students have participated in the Harbourfront’s Forest of Read-ing; Student Vote and liaised with the Toronto Public Library. Inevitably, the stu-dents come away from these experiences with a renewed appreciation for language and literary works. Blessed Cardinal Newman Library continues to play an integral role in the successes and academic achievements of our students.

ChaplaincyThe Chaplaincy program at Blessed Cardinal Newman provides all staff and students with opportunities to grow in their Catholic faith through experiences of prayer, the Sacraments, and social action.

At the heart of our vocation resonate the words of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman:

“God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons.”

As a Catholic community, we are called to be witnesses to the Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassion-ate society. In a world marked by poverty, oppression and war, we are commanded to work for justice and peace.

Ang maraming mga mukha ng Newman . . . Monet kasvot Newman . . . Les nombreux visages de Newman . . . As moitas caras de Newman . . . Багатолика Ньюман

“ Do not go where the path may lead: go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Top Right: French DisplayCSAC Gr. 9 Spring Social

Bottom Left & Right: French Fall Fair

Extended French Program

Blessed Cardinal Newman offers two different French Programs. In additionto the core French Program offered in all high schools, we have Extended French. The Extended French Program is designed for students who entereda late Immersion program in Grade 5.

The Extended French Program requires students to complete 7 credits in the French language as part of their Ontario’s Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students who meet these requirements will receive a Certificate of Proficiency from the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The Benefits of the program are: • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written French • Increased opportunity for future study and scholarship • Enhanced employability at home and abroad due to the ability to function fluently in a French-speaking community or work environment • Greater understanding and appreciation of the francophone culture in Canada and around the world • Appreciation of Canada’s cultural diversity based on personal experience, such as the annual excursion to St. Donat, Quebec • Exposure to an international perspective in an increasingly globalized society • Development of a sense of accomplishment and pride in having been challenged to master Canada’s other Official Language • Achievement of the Extended Certificate from the Toronto Catholic District School Board

The Accomplishments speak for themselves as the program produces: • Many university scholarship recipients annually • Active participants in student exchange programs – provincially and internationally • Annual winners at Regional and Provincial French Young Writers’ Competitions • Prominent participants and organizers of the “French for the Future” national conference • Annual winners at Regional French Public Speaking Contests • Excellent results on French Advanced Placement exams

“ To create one’s own world in any of the arts takes courage.”~ Georgia O’Keeffe

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Newman Stage Band (Left), Christmas Concert (Above)

Student Art

School Play, May 2011

The Arts

Our Arts Program begins in grade nine with a general introduction to drama, music and visual art and progresses into a series of special focus courses. The world of today is rapidly changing, reflecting new realities in all human endeavours. Experience in the Arts will be valuable for college and university entrance whatever the intended field of study. Institutions of higher learning are looking for well rounded students. Arts education engages the imagination, fosters thinking, develops disciplined effort and builds self confidence.

Visual ArtsOur visual arts department offers a curriculum that incorporates a wide range of activities including drawing, painting, sculpture, print-making and mixed media. Live studio drawing and trips to various art galleries enhance the classroom experience. Studio assignments are supported through art historically and placed into a contempo-rary context. Student artwork is constantly on display throughout the school during the entire year. However it figures prominently at our Talent Night, Christmas Concert, Holocaust remembrance week and Liturgies. We are very proud of our students’ work and their contribution to the cultural life of the school.

MusicOur music program offers students a varied and rich curriculum through band, keyboarding and vocal. Students learn performingskills on traditional band instruments and piano keyboards while learning how to record music on computers. With two equipped midi labs our students record and produce their own compact disks. Students have an opportunity to further enhance these skills learned in class through a variety of extra-curricular activities such as concert band, stage band, choir and small ensembles. These groups enrich our community by performing in the school and across the city at various music festivals and concerts.

DramaOur drama program offers a rich environment for learning and growth through performance, collaboration and teamwork. The drama curriculum is comprehensive; classes are offered from grades nine through twelve in which students will learn improvisation, acting technique, creative move-ment, play production, playwriting and technical theatre. Our drama program has a long and respected tradition of producing theatre with the highest production values; offering first rate entertainment to the school and local community. Recent research shows that drama students “acquire essential experience in teambuilding, entrepreneurship and problem solving; vital skills in any successful venture”. (Professionally Speaking, June 2006)

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Taking AP, “Is an enriching process, particularly when you learn from excellent teachers who

prepare us well for AP Exams. You’ll pass with flying colours.”

Jonathan Tay, 2011 BCN Graduate,University of Toronto

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

What Is Advanced Placement (AP)?AP is the advanced placement course which offers university-entry-level curriculum to students while they are in high school. • students earn university credits by preparing for and successfully writing AP Exams • AP Exams are prepared by the College Board in United States and graded by The Educational Testing Service • successful completion of AP Exams earns students university credits and advanced placement. Credits and placement are based on scores ranging from 3 – 5 • all AP Exams are recognized by universities in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia

How Is Advanced Placement Organized At Blessed Cardinal Newman?Pre-AP and AP courses are offered in the areas of Mathematics, Science, French, English and Social Sciences. We offer classes from Grades 9 – 12 that are dedicated to Pre-AP and AP courses. Students in AP courses write the AP Exams and the Grade 12 Final Evaluation. Students are allowed to take as many courses as they wish. All AP Exams are written at Blessed Cardinal Newman during the first two weeks of May. For students to receive AP Scholar, AP National Scholar or AP International Diploma designation, they must be successful in all the required number of AP Exams.

Pre-Advanced Placement Classes – Grades 9 and 10: • classes dedicated to Pre-AP students are English, Mathematics, French, Science and Social Sciences • students experience an expanded curriculum beyond the traditional Ontario Ministry of Education (richer in depth and breadth and allows more time for enrichment activities, i.e. field trips, contests, in-depth discussions, etc) • students get a head start in developing advanced critical and creative thinking skills and problem solving techniques • learning environment is challenging, engaging and stimulating • classes lead to AP courses in Grades 11 & 12“I thought the French AP Exam courses

were going to be really hard and impossible, but with a little extra work I ended up with two university credits. I don’t have to take two electives nor have to worry about course overload. Instead, I have more free time which can be given to other courses.” Christina Lynch, 2010 BCN Graduate, Queens University

The many faces of Newman . . . Die vielen Gesichter der Newman . . . Τα πολλά πρόσωπα της Newman . . . Ap fè fas yo anpil nan Newman . . . A sok arca Newman . . .

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AP Scholar 2014Ellisia Zografos

Congratulations toBlessed Cardinal Newman’s

third AP Scholar.

Advanced Placement Classes – Grades 11 and 12: • classes stimulate and challenge students intellectually with first year university content material • students study Ontario curriculum as well as AP curriculum • students choose to write AP exams that are of personal interest and meet their personal goals • students learn to write analytically and objectively • students write AP Exams at Newman in May • courses prepare students to successfully write AP Exams • AP marks are entered by the College Board on a separate transcript • students have the flexibility to choose to forward AP marks to universities for credit, delete AP marks from their transcript or even re-write AP Exams while in high school • the six AP courses offered at Blessed Cardinal Newman are: • Science, Calculus AB, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language, Psychology

Advanced Placement (AP) Benefits • students get a head start on university level curriculum • students develop advanced creative and critical thinking skills • earn worldwide university credits and placement(s) • reduction of university costs and time to complete a degree • earn AP scholar recognition and scholarship awards • credits are recognized in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia • university course load is manageable

Admission Requirements: • Grades 7 & 8 reports • CAT 3 and EQAO scores • Principal’s/teacher’s recommendation • Completion of Application package, available at: http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/blessedcardinalnewman/ap-program/

Blessed Cardinal Newman AP Results • 2014 AP SCHOLAR - Ellisia Zografos; Calculus AB - Jonathan Almeida 4, Yifan Chang 4, Sean Tamargo 4; English Literature & Comp - Stephanie Hobbs 4; European History - Karlo Cenizal 4; French Language & Culture - Casey-Lee Butler 4, Aaron Devoy 4, Sean Hudson 4, Mutanga Kabiseba 5, Sreeja Pudota 4; Psychology - Ellisia Zografos 4, Aili Piil 4, Jenna Derome 4 • 2013 AP SCHOLAR - Lukasz Cichosz; Biology - Kimberly Villacorta 4; Calculus AB - Wanting Zhu 4; English Literature & Comp - Lukasz Cichosz 4, European History - Lukasz Cichosz 4, Brandon Cheong 4; French Language & Culture - Stephanie Boumansour 5, Rachel Gordon 4, Ellen McGran 4, Philippe Messina 4, Kevin Thom 4; Psychology - Justin Ambrazaldo 4, Lukasz Cichosz 5, Reuben Dela Vega 5, Maryjo Gragasin 4• 2012 AP SCHOLAR - Sarah Meyer; Calculus AB - Eddington Ruiz 4; English Language - Sarah Myers 4, Mariana Borsuk- Gudz 4; European History - Vincent Cuenca 4; French Language - Cameron Gallant 4, Mikayla Gonsalves 4, Emily Hogan 4, Andrea Lacson 4, Sarah Myers 4, Kathryn Taberner 4, Dylan Thomas 4; Psychology Mariana Borsuk- Gudz 4, Marylouise Feliciano 4 Andrea Lacson 4, Katrina Leal 4, Sarah Myers 4• 2011 European History - Marcin Cieszkiel 4, Christopher Jagadits 4; French Language - Kelly Alexandra 5, Colleen McKeown 4, Vanessa Pukal 4• 2010 European History - Toks Weah 4; French Language - Christina Lynch 4, Jonathan Tay 4• 2009 Calculus AB - Alberto Leal 5; European History - Cylita Guy 5, Victoria Shearham 5, Ethan Wallace 4; English Language - Nicholas Longo 5• 2008 English Language - Kathleen Gatti 4, Avni Rego 5; French Language - Claudia Messina 4• 2007 English Language - Arlyne Bayona 5, Randal De Suza 5; European History - Dimittry Davy 4, Alexander Ross 5; French Language - Arlyne Bayona 4, Ewa Lenartowicz 4, Klare Lombard 4, Mathieu Messina 4, Hayley Pettapice 4, Jessica Veitra 5• 2006 English Language - Alexander Ross 4• 2005 English Language - Maria Cichosz 5; French Language - Andrew Brett 4, Maureen Nikkel 4, Marianne Tam 4• 2004 Chemistry - Mark Ngo 5; French Language - Adam Lee 4• 2003 English Language - Maria Sagan 4• 2001 French Language - Christopher Deane 5, David Lee 4, Meghan O’Reilly 5• 1999 French Language - Immanuel Lanzaderus 4, Allanegrace Parucha 4

Mörgum andlitum Newman . . . Banyak wajah Newman . . . An os comhair go leor de Newman . . . на многу лица од Њуман . . . Newman, pek çok yüzü

“ Some men see things as they are and ask why? Others dream things that never were and ask why not?”~ George Bernard Shaw

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Educational Opportunities Available to Students University Day Trips: • University of Toronto Gifted Conference “Challenges in the New Millennium” • University of Waterloo Engineering Day

Day and Overnight Trips: • University of Waterloo – Waterloo Unlimited • Canadian Club Luncheon at the Royal York Hotel • Queen’s University Mini-Enrichment Week • Encounters Canada – a week in Ottawa

Diversified Activities: • Destination Imagination – an international creative thinking challenge • U of T Mentorship Program throughout the school year and summer • Ontario Science Centre School – one semester • U of T da Vinci Engineering Program – Saturdays • Writing Contests • Science Contests – Science Dept. • University of Waterloo Math Contest – Math Dept. • McMaster Science and Engineering Olympics • York University Science & Engineering Olympiad • Geography Challenge • Mini-Med Program – U of T • Reach For The Top

Leadership Opportunities: • Duke of Edinburgh Award Program • Students conduct workshops at OISE U of T gifted conference “Journey of Discovery” • Students chair committees at Catholic Schools United Nations Assembly - CSUNA • Students serve in different positions on Student Council

Gifted Program

The philosophy of Blessed Cardinal Newman’s Gifted Program is captured in the acronym LEAPS:

Leadership To develop leadership skills for roles as future leaders in society

Empowerment To enable students to acquire power through knowledge and confidence to take on challenges

Awareness To become aware of the needs around them - community issues, poverty, injustice, etc.

Progressiveness To develop a sense of open mindedness, curiosity and informed skepticism to new ideas

Service To encourage a sense of volunteerism – giving back to society, the school community and helping those who are less fortunate

At Blessed Cardinal Newman, the mission of the Gifted Program is to meet the needs of the academically talented students by nurturing their affective and cognitive development. In fulfilling this mission, our students are inspired through the educational opportunities provided that foster their intellectual abilities, advance their academic achievement and enhance their personal development.

Gifted students at Blessed Cardinal Newman enrol in the advanced and enrichment classes where they learn at a level and pace suitable to their exceptional abilities. Opportunities are also provided outside of the regular classroom to allow students to challenge themselves academically, learn more about their abilities and build self-confidence and self-esteem.

Throughout the academic school year, gifted students are presented with collaborative and individual activities. Students also meet with Gifted Coordinator to discuss interests, goals and work on university and scholarship applications.

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“ The horizon leans forward offering you space to place new steps of change.”~ Maya Angelou

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Above - Top Row (L to R): TCDSB Elementary De-bating Tournament - Judges, Geography

Challenge, Queens E=MC² Enrichment Week Middle Row: York U - YES Olympics

Bottom Row: Black Students High School Conference - U of T, Destination Imagination

Top Left (Clockwise): McMaster’s Annual Science and Engineering Olympics, Catholic Schools United Nations Assembly - CSUNA, McMaster’s Olympics, Gifted Conference - U of T

Volunteer Opportunities: • Peer tutoring at Newman • Students function as judges and moderators at annual elementary tournaments

Scholarship Preparation: • By providing relevant information beginning in Grade 9 and continuing through Grade 12 • Assistance is given to students in preparing and editing scholarship applications

Summer Opportunities: • Deep River Science Academy • Shad Valley • Foreign Exchange Programs • U of T da Vinci Engineering Program

The many faces of Newman . . . Le tante facce di Newman . . . Cik daudzveidīga Newman . . . Daug veidų, Newman . . . Многуте лица на Њуман . . .

12 - Athletics Program

Top to Bottom:Girls Soccer - OFSAA “Three-peat” 2009/10/11;

Athletic Banquet - MVP Awards;TDCAA Jr. Boys’ Hockey 2011 ChampionsOur 1st Cricket Team 2011

Athletic Program With the intent of instilling a positive attitude towards a life long healthy mind, body and soul, Blessed Cardinal Newman offers, to all it’s students, an outstanding and extensive Physical and Health education program as well as, a phenomenal Athletic Program. The variety of Physical and Health Education courses offered, provide an exciting, challenging, informative and enjoyable environment for student success.

To enhance a strong PHE program, the Blessed Cardinal Newman staff has been instrumental in providing excellent coaching and facilitating over 35 teams and clubs. A complete list of our teams and some of their recent accomplishments follows this overview.

BCNHS offers a vibrant Intramural program which enables participation for all students, in a well structured, less competitive and enjoyable environment. The Recreation and Leadership class organizes, implements, supervises and officiates the Intramural program during the lunch periods.

The Athletic Association is an outstanding student organization, that organizes, implements, supervises and officiates a host of activities, such as elementary school tournaments, athletic assemblies, activity days and many special events.

All students are encouraged to become involved in our co-curricular activities in order to enhance their high school experience. We are very proud of our PHE and Athletic programs and believe that our reputation is built on a tradition of excellence, sportsmanship and class.

Blessed Cardinal Newman TeamsBadminton - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2008 TDCAA Gold Jr Doubles• Baseball - Boys’ Varsity Tier 1, 2009 TDCAA Finalists; 2010/11 TDCAA Champions; 2010/11 OFSAA • Basketball - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2000, 2001, 2003 & 2013 Jr Girls’ TDCAA Champions; 2009 Jr Girls’ TDCAA Finalist • Cheerleading - Girls’ Varsity, 2000 - 2013 Provincial Champions; 2010 - 12 National Cham-pions, 3rd Place 2012 World School Cheerleading Championship •Cricket - Boys’ Open, Played in TDSB league • Cross-Country - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2006, 2008/09 Overall Girls Team Champions; 2007 Overall Boys Team TDCAA Champions; 2006 - 2008 Jr Girls’ TDCAA Champions; 2006 - 2008 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Champions; 2005 - 2009, 2013 Sr. Girls’ TDCAA Champions; 2009 OFSAA - 13 Qualifiers; 2010 OFSAA - 3 Qualifiers • Curling - Girls’/Boys’ - Recreational & Competitive, 2008/09 Sr. Girls’ Competitive TDCAA Champions; 2008/09 Girls’ OFSAA, 2012 Boys Competitive TDCAA Curling Champions • Dragonboat - Coed Jr/Sr • Field Hockey - Girls’ Open • Field Lacrosse - Boys’ Open, 2012 TDCAA Champions • Golf - Girls’/Boys’ Open, 2010 Girls TDCAA Champions, 2010 OFSAA - 1 Qualifier, 2013 Boys’ TDCAA Champions • Hockey - Boys’ Jr/Sr, Girls’ Varsity, 2008 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists, 2008 OFSAA; 2011 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Champions, 2012 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists • Rugby 7’s - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2010 Jr Boys’ Ontario Rugby Provincial Champions; 2010 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Champions • Rugby 15’s - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2009 &2013 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Champions; 2011 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists; 2009 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists; 2010 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Champions, 2010 Boys’ OFSAA; 2012 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists; 2008 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Finalists; 2009 - 2013 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Champions, 2009 - 2012 Girls’ OFSAA • Skiing/Snowboarding - Coed, 2009 TDCAA Skiing Team 4th Place, 2009 OFSSA Alpine Skiing - 1 Qualifier; 2010 OFSAA Snowboarding - 2 Qualifiers • Soccer - Jr/Sr Boys’, Sr Girls’, 2007 - 2009 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists; 2007/2011 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists, 2007/2011 Sr Boys’ OFSAA; 2003 - 2007, 2009 - 2011 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Champions, 2003 - 2007, 2009 - 2011 Girls’ OFSAA (Silver 2005) • Soccer - Indoor - Boys/Girls Open, 2011 Boys TDSB Finalists (played in Public league) • Slow Pitch (Softball) - Girls Open, 2007, 2009, 2011 TDCAA Champions; 2010 TDCAA Finalists, 2012 TDCAA Bronze • Swimming - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2006 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Champions, 2006 OFSAA 5 Qualifiers; 2010 OFSAA 1 Qualifier • Table Tennis - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2009 Overall Team TDCAA Finalists; 2010 - 2011 Overall Team TDCAA Champions; 2010 - 2011 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Champions; 2009 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalists; 2008 - 2009 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Champions, 2012 Girls’ Double OFSAA Qualifiers • Tennis - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2008 TDCAA 4 Gold, OFSAA 4 Qualifiers; 2009 TDCAA 2 Gold, OFSAA 2 Qualifiers; 2010 TDCAA 2 Gold, OFSAA 2 Qualifiers, 2012 Girls’ Double OFSAA Qualifiers • Track and Field - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2007 Overall Boys’ Team TDCAA Champions; 2008 Overall Girls’ Team TDCAA Champions; 2007 Sr Boys’ Team TDCAA Champions; 2007/2008 Jr Girls’ Team TDCAA Champions; 2008/2009 Sr Girls’ Team TDCAA Champions; 2007 - 2009 OFSAA; 2010 OFSAA Midget Boys’ 4x100 Relay (5th Overall); 2011 Metro Championships, Gold Jr Boys’ 400m; 2011 OFSAA Midget & Jr Boys’ 4x100 Relay, Jr Boys’ 400m • Ultimate Frisbee - Coed Open, 2012 TDCAA Champions • Volleyball - Girls’/Boys’ - Jr/Sr, 2006 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Finalists, 2006 OFSAA; 2009 Sr Girls’ TDCAA Finalists; 2006/2010 Jr Girls’ TDCAA Champions, 2012 Jr Girls’ TDCAA Finalists; 2008 Sr Boys’ TDCAA Finalist, 2008 Boys’ OFSAA; 2006, 2008/2009, 2011 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Finalist; 2010 Jr Boys’ TDCAA Champions

Banyak muka-muka-Newman . . . Il-ħafna wċuħ ta ‘Newman . . . De mange ansikter av Newman . . . Różne oblicza Newman . . . Mae llawer yn wynebu Newman

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Blessed Cardinal Newman is proud to offer two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. An SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.

Pursuing an SHSM enables students to:• Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents• Develop specialized knowledge and skills• Earn credits that postsecondary educational institutions and the sector recognize• Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training• Develop Essential Skills and work habits documented through the Ontario Skills Passport• Identify, explore and refine career goals and make informed decisions about their future• Remain flexible, with the option to shift between pathways, should their goals and plans change.

Students may choose from two areas: Information & Communications Technology - This program is ideally suited for students interested in: Graphic Design & Publishing; Interactive New Media & Animation; Photography & Digital Imaging; TV, Video & Movie Production; Computer Technology; and, Computer Engineering & Electronics.

Sports - This program is ideally suited for students interested in: Coaching; Exercise Science; Personal Fitness Training; PHE; Recreation & Fitness Leadership; and, Sports Marketing & Administration.For more information visit:

http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/blessedcardinalnewman/shsm/Pages/

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Top to Bottom:Chearleading 2010, 2011 National Champions; Sr. Boys’ Soccer - OFSAA 2011;TDCAA Overall Team Table Tennis 2011 Champions

“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about

besides homework.”~ Edith Ann, [Lily Tomlin]

14 - Co-Curricular Program

Top Row (L to R): Chaplaincy - Respect For Life Week; Newman Treehuggers - Beat The Peak 2nd Row (L to R): “BCNHS” Pirate Ship - Bottled Water Free Day; Reach for the Top

3rd Row (L to R): Scar Trek Walk-a-thon; ACTS - Good Sheppard RefugeBottom Row (L to R): One Community Foods Day; One Community Dance Celebration

Co-Curricular Program

The secret of a successful high school education lies in a student’s ability to combine the academic curriculum with co-curricular interests. The staff at Blessed Cardinal Newman offers a wide selection of after-school activities.Students are encouraged to take advantage of these clubs, teams and other opportunities. This involvement not only produces lasting memories of high school but is also a critical component of many scholarship portfolios. It is central to the development of the whole person and, indeed, to the vitality of our community.

Creative Activities• The Arts • Annual School Play • Talent Night • Christmas Concert • Concert Band • Stage Band • Liturgical Choir• Clubs • Hype • Reach for the Top • Chess Team • AV Club • Treehuggers (Eco Club) • Dance Crew • Photography Club

Spiritual Life & Community Service • Advent Ceremonies • Christmas Baskets • A.C.T.S

• Social Action Events • Lenten Projects • Me 2 We • Liturgies • Prayer • Reconciliation • Retreats • Newman Chaplaincy Team • Peace Garden • Respect for Life • Out of the Cold • A Vow of Silence

Leadership Development • Student Council • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Camp Olympia • Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team • CSUNA – Catholic Secondary School United Nations Assembly • Grade Nine Orientation at Camp Tawingo

Other Activities • Dances • Spirit weeks • Prom Committee • ScarTrek Walk-a-thon • One Community • Math and Science Contests

“It’s a miracle that curiosity survives

formal education!”~ Albert Einstein

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Top to Bottom: Silver Certified Eco-friendly School 2010/2011; Human Rights & Race Relations Essay Contest 1st Place 2010/11; Sarah Alfonsi, 1st Place, Geography Challenge 2010; Michael Carty Award for Initiatives in Catholic Education “Stop the Stigma Campaign”;

Academic & Other AwardsAP Scholar - Sara Myers - 2012, Lukasz Cichosz - 2013, Ellisia Zografos - 2014 • Bishop Allen Model United Nation (BAMUN) - Gohar Rizwan - 2014 Best Delegate Award, Gabriel Broderick - 2012 Best Debater Award, Gohar Rizwan - 2012 Honourable Mention Award • Catholic Schools United Nations Assembly (CSUNA) - Gohar Rizwan - 2014 Most Passionate Debater Award, Gabriel Broderick - 2012 Most Passionate Debater Award, Elizabeth Cinco - 2007 Most Passionate Debater Award• Destination Imagination - Student Achievement Awards - Destination Imagination Ontario Provincial Tournament 2013. Placed second in the “Challenge C – In Disguise” category. Qualified to compete at the World level at the University of Tennessee. Team members are: Melissa Andrade, Gohar Rizwan, Sean Tamargo , Kyle Jarencio, Zackary Guy and Neil Roxas. 2004, 2007-2008 CNHS 1st Place Ontario & competed at DI Global, University of Tennessee, 2006 CNHS 2nd & 3rd Place, 2005 2nd Place Ontario & competed at DI Global, University of Tennessee, 2004 CNHS 1st Place competed at DI Global, University of Tennessee, 2004 CNHS 3rd Place • Holocaust Education Centre Competition - Essay & Art Competition, Sarah Souza, 1st Place, Jamie Gramger 3rd Place • Human Race and Relations Center, Essay Competition - 2013 Danielle Callahan-Mahon (1st Place), Kevin Angulo (1st Place) - 2012 Maria Panaligan (1st Place), Jacob Leduc (2nd Place) - 2010/11 Leslie Oquendo & Angela Winkler, 1st Place - 2009/10 Tyrone Henry & Andrea Cachecitty, 1st Place - 2008/09 Sierra Webster, 1st Place • Ministry of Natural Resources Art Contest - Michelle Chua • Multiple Awards - Kathleen Gatti - Skills Ontario & Skills Canada 2008 Gold Medalist for Public Speaking; Nicole Go - 2005 President’s Scholarship - U of T, 2004-2005 Destination Imagination, Ontario Champion, 2000 Pythagoras Math Contest - school Champion; Maria Sagan - 2003 Recipient of U of T Book Award, The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Semi Finalist Certificate Winner, York University – The Award of Distinction – The most Prestigious Entrance Scholarship • National Geography Challenge Competition - Emma Trinaistic - 2014 3rd Place• National Society of Black Engineers Try-Math-Lon (NSBE) - U of T 2009, 1st Place Local Chapter, 3rd Place Regional Chapter (New Jersey, USA), Students involved - Aaron Trotman-Grant, Ashton Trotman-Grant, Ryan Simmonds-Gaskin, Tseday Asrat-Tola, 2010 All received the TCDSB Student Achievement Award • OECTA Young Authors Awards/Prix Jeunes Ecrivains - Kristen Palandra - 2012 French Poetry, 1st Place • SHADD Valley - Randel De Souza - 2008 Alumni • Skills Ontario - Norwin Pabitu, 2014 Gold TCDSB Fashion Design Competition & Skills Ontario Qualifier; Sebaniya Josarasa, 2013 Gold TCDSB Fashion Design Competition & Skills Ontario Qualifier; Amanda McGroarty, 2012 Gold TCDSB & Skills Ontario Fashion Design Competition, 4th Place 2012 Skills Canada; Dustin Sze, 2011 & 2012 Gold TCDSB Skills Baking Competition, Skills Ontario Quali-fier; Jessica Quinto, 2011 Gold TCDSB Skills Fashion Design, Skills Ontario Bronze; Amanda McGroarty, 2010 Gold TCDSB Skills Fashion Design, Skills Ontario 6th Place; Danielle Cadhit, 2009 Gold TCDSB Skills Fashion Design, Skills Ontario 10th Place; The Goodship “Newman Tech”, 2009 Skills Ontario Cardboard Boat Race - Toronto Region, Fastest Time Trial Boat • TCDSB Exemplary Practice Award - 2013 , Anti-Bullying Campaign; 2012 , Stop the Stigma Week• TCDSB Public Speaking Contest - Trevor Doody - 2009 3rd Place Junior Level • TCDSB Student Achievement Award - Adam Hinks • The Sir Isaac Newton Physics Contest - Rhea Palma - 2009 • University of Toronto Academic Olympia - Matthew Lumba - 2009 • University of Toronto Biocomp’ - 2009 2nd Place, Mariah Champbell, Marianne Calabrese, Pawel Kudzia, Michael Prywata • University of Waterloo Avagardo Exam - Daniela Corsano - 2009 • University of Waterloo Chem 13 Contest - Miguel Guanzon - 2009 • University of Waterloo Math Contests - Pascal Contest (Gr9) Alex Lema & Jonathan Munoz – Certificates, Madalen Tojicic & Kevin Ratnasingham – Medals; Caley Contest (Gr10) Xean Duong & Conan Chua – Certificates, Giuseppe Abate – Medal; Fermat Contest (Gr11) Cameron Gallant – Certificate, Matt Weston – Medal; Euclid Contest (Gr12) Arthur Gabrys – Medal • ECO-Certified School - Gold Certified 2012/2013, 2011/12; Silver Certified 2010/2011

16 - Blessed Cardinal Newman Reflection

Cardinal John Henry NewmanBeatified September 19th, 2010

Celebrated at Cardinal Newman High Schoolon September 22nd, 2010

by His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins

Cardinal Thomas Collins and JoanTschernow, Principal BCNHS

Reflection on Blessed Cardinal NewmanBlessed Cardinal Newman, a man of deep and abiding faith, stood out in qualities of authenticity and honesty. They were evident in all aspects of his life, including his relationships with others, the choices he made and the values that shaped his life.

Newman was a shy man, but with a huge heart – a heart able to relate to others and to form deep and close friendships. His personal motto cor ad cor loquitur (heart speaks to heart) indicates nothing superficial about Newman in his relationship to others. He valued people for who they were,

without judgment or expectation. Although every inch an academic, it was from his heart that he would look at others and love them.

With his passion for seeking the truth, he was committed to the value of education. He was known for his confidence in the potential of young people and in the ability of students to ask the right questions concerning faith, life, and human relationships. As we are all created in the image of God, Newman also believed that we are created to search out and discover what really gives truth and meaning to our lives. Such was the value of education for Newman. He saw it as an excellent window to discovering the truth about God and of our own place in the world.

As a young man Newman struggled with many of the same questions we ask today - questions of love and relationship, what to believe, finding one’s direction in life. Passionate in his desire to understand the truth, he was not afraid to confront both questions and doubt within himself. This meant at the same time often challenging popular assumptions and certainties of the day which sometimes did not win him many friends! But such courage enabled him to grow in personal faith and with a much greater sense and knowledge of who he was and where he wanted to be.

Newman valued also the importance of one’s conscience in helping to know and un-derstand the questions and difficulties of the heart. He believed that it was by listen-ing to the inner voice of conscience, the voice of God within us, that we can become what God intends us to be: authentic, happy and people of integrity who in turn can influence, help and inspire others to be the same.

May Blessed Cardinal Newman pray for us and our school that we may grow in faith and always pursue with courage the truth in our hearts. May our school be a place of grace, a place where we may grow in knowledge, faith and love – a place where “heart speaks to heart”. — By Chris Rae, BCN Religion Dept.

The many faces of Newman . . . As muitas faces de Newman . . . Confruntă cu multe din Newman . . . Многоликая Ньюман . . . Многа лица Њумен . . .

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Blessed Cardinal Newman Contacts

Administration • Principal Joan Tschernow • Vice-Principal Jennifer Corbett • Vice-Principal Vince BellissimoDepartment Contacts • Arts Marco Marrone • Business/Computers Rosemary Mastrocola • Canadian & World Studies Lorna Holland • Chaplaincy Elizabeth Wicik • Co-operative Education Dan Prizzon • English George Cairns • French Virginia O’Sullivan • Gifted/ Advanced Placement Victor Hylton • Student Services Mario D’Angelo • Library Daniela Di Croce • Mathematics Flora Febbraro • Physical Education/ Health Sharon Blais • Religion Sandro Mancino • Science Robert Day • Special Education Verna Whitbread • Technological Studies Joe Tadman

Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustees 2014-2015

Wards Trustee1. Peter Jakovcic 416-512-34012. Ann Andrachuk 416-512-34023. Sal Piccininni 416-512-34034. Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-34045. Maria Rizzo 416-512-34056. Frank D’Amico 416-512-34067. John Del Grande 416-512-34078. Gary Tanuan 416-512-34089. Jo-Ann Davis, Chair 416-512-340910. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-341011. Angela Kennedy 416-512-341112. Nancy Crawford (BCNHS), Vice-Chair 416-512-3412 Christopher MacDonald, Student Trustee 416-512-3417 Hannah McGroarty, Student Trustee 416-512-3413

Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School 100 Brimley Road South Scarborough, Ontario M1M 3X4 Main Office: (416) 393-5519 Fax: (416) 393-5110 Student Services (416) 393-5884

Visit our school website: http://www.tcdsb.org/Schools/blessedcardinalnewman

Superintendent: Geoffrey Grant (416) 222-8282 Ext. 2263

Mnohých tvárí Newman . . . Mnogo obrazov Newman . . . las múltiples facetas de Newman . . . nyuso nyingi za Newman . . . De många ansikten av Newman

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