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Bishop Allen Academy School Prospectus

The Future Begins Here

1 Words of Welcome

2 The Catholic Vision

3 What to Look Forward to

4 Grade Nine Program

5 Support for Students

Educational Services - Full Inclusion Model

Student Services - Support Leading to Success

Library and Digital Resource Centre

English as a Second Language

7 French Immersion and Extended French Programs

8 Academic Departments

Business

Cooperative Education

English

Mathematics

Religion and Philosophy

Science

Social Science

Technological Studies

11 The Arts

Visual Arts

Music

Drama

12 Congregated Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Program

leading to the AP Diploma and University credits

14 SAGE Gifted Program

16 Athletic Program

18 Co-Curricular Program

20 Recent Highlights & Photo Gallery

21 Contact and Trustees

1TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Words of Welcome

Dear Students and Parents Guardians

WE ARE PLEASED AND HoNoURED To WELCoME STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES To oUR DyNAMIC SCHooL CoMMUNITy. From the day that we first opened our doors in September 1989, we have endeavoured

to build our school by grounding ourselves in the core principles of service, leadership

and excellence. Since then, we have grown in numbers and developed unique academic

and extra-curricular programs which have been acknowledged as exemplary practices. It

is with great pride that I say that our 1500 students, 100 teachers and talented support

staff wholeheartedly embrace our school’s vision and remain committed to sustaining

our growth.

As a Catholic community we integrate faith with culture so that every aspect of the

curriculum is taught in light of the Gospel. The spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional

and social development of every student informs our daily life. The energy and creativity

of our staff and students afford us the privilege to continuously reflect on our practices

and regularly celebrate success.

Bishop Allen Academy is an excellent educational setting for the highly motivated student

who enjoys learning. our challenging academic curriculum includes a Congregated

Advanced Placement program with pre-advanced placement (enriched) credit courses

beginning in grade nine and Advanced Placement courses offered in subsequent years

leading to the Advanced Placement Diploma in senior years. our thriving Gifted Program

focuses on academic enrichment, leadership development and community service.

The fact that an impressive number of our graduates are awarded a diverse range of

scholarships is a testament to the rigor of our approach.

We are also proud to be one of only two secondary schools in the TCDSB to offer

an Early Immersion French Program at the secondary level. The Middle Immersion

(Extended) French program is also offered. Upon graduation, our students will be eligible

for either the Immersion French Certificate or the Extended French Certificate awarded by

the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

As a Bishop Allen student, your child will quickly appreciate our deliberate approach

to creating an inclusive learning environment. There is no doubt that our support

mechanisms and genuine investment in student success will nurture the development of

leadership skills which have traditionally characterized the Bishop Allen graduate.

“B. A. opened so mAny doors in my life. ThAnk you

for giving me The opporTuniTy To

discover who i Am! ”Michael

2 bishop allen academy 2012 school prospectus

THE CATHoLIC VISIoN AT BISHoP ALLEN ACADEMy IS RooTED IN THE PHILoSoPHy THAT THE GLoRy oF GoD IS HUMANITy FULLy ALIVE. THIS VISIoN NoT oNLy INFoRMS STUDENTS ABoUT ThE lIFE, DEATh AnD rESUrrECTIon oF JESUS CHRIST IN oUR RELIGIoUS EDUCATIoN CLASSES BUT ALSo INFUSES THE VALUES oF HIS GoSPEL INTo ALL ASPECTS oF oUr CUrrICUlUm. AT BIShoP AllEn ACADEmy, oUr CAll To knoW AnD To FolloW JESUS IS noT JUST An ACADEmIC ACTIVITy -- IT IS INTRINSIC To oUR CULTURE.our students are encouraged to use Christian values to guide them on their life’s journey

and to engage them in a critical quest for truth. As advocated by the ontario Conference

of Bishops in This Moment of Promise, the message presented daily to our students is

that each of them should take up the challenge of growing into a sense of who [they] are

as Christians so that [they] can develop the talents [they] have been given and bring the

best of [themselves] to the society in which [they] will be living.” Through the advocacy

of intellectual growth and the nurturing of faith, it is our hope to inspire a sense of

service to society.

What martin luther king has said about church could also be said of our aspirations

for Bishop Allen students: Bishop Allen Academy is not the place you go to, it is the

place you come from. It is from Bishop Allen that students are sent to be advocates of

compassion and service, addressing those most on the margins of our society. At the

heart of Chaplaincy are the words of St. Theresa of Avila, “Christ has no body but yours.

no hands, no feet on earth but yours.” Chaplaincy helps to animate our students to

make real the Beatitudes of Jesus. Students are called to be self-reflective through our

retreat programs. They are invited to worship through meaningful liturgies. They are

challenged to embrace the world through awareness experiences and charitable actions.

The school year is punctuated by a variety of out-reach activities and celebrations that

instil in our community an awareness of and responsibility for the world:

� Christmas Festive Dinner for families new to the country

� Ride for the Cure

� Huntington-CNIB Dinner

� Christmas Homeroom Basket Drive

� Lenten orphanage Commitment to Ethiopia

� Spring Wake-athon

� In 2011-2012 Bishop Allen a group of our senior students and staff will travel to a

Guatemala to share in the lives of young people in Central America.

In the words of Father Gregory Boyle, our challenge is to create “a community of kinship,

such that God might recognize it.” It is the call to go into the world “to bend the

world to grace.”

The Catholic Vision


BISHoP ALLEN TAkES GREAT PRIDE IN oFFERING A PRoGRAM oF EVENTS To ASSIST yoUR CHILD To TRANSITIoN To HIGH SCHooL: � Grade 8 school visits

� Grade 8 transitional presentations

� Special Grade 9 barbeque and school tour in late August beings the process of

introduction and integration into the school community

� Grade 9 orientation Camp at muskoka Woods involves all grade nine students and

more than 70 student leaders from grades 10-12

� Student leaders spend a year visioning, planning and organizing every aspect of the

leadership camp

� Takes place at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort

� Supervised by teachers

� offers three days of outdoor activities and community building

� Parents Curriculum Information night in September.

What to Look Forward to…

“do someThing! four yeArs go By

wAy Too fAsT”anthony


CoURSE: AVAILABLE LEVELS oF STUDy:Religion open Level

English Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied

French Academic, Applied

Geography Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied

mathematics Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied

Science Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied

optional CoursesSelect One:

� Visual Arts

� music: Vocal, Instrumental, Strings

� Dramatic Arts

and

Select One:

� Physical and Health Education

� Information Technology in Business

� Integrated Technology

ALL students are strongly urged to complete the compulsory Physical Education credit in

grade 9 or grade 10.

FRENCH IMMERSIoN AND EXTENDED FRENCH CoURSESreligion Immersion, Extended

Français Immersion, Extended (Pre-Advanced Placement)

Géographie Immersion, Extended

most grade nine courses are semestered. The exceptions are the combination of

Instrumental Music and Physical Education which run all year. Physical Education

courses which are not combined with Instrumental music are semestered courses.

Grade Nine Program


EDUCATIoNAL SERVICES - A FULL INCLUSIoN MoDEL Support for all students is a hallmark of our philosophy at Bishop Allen. Thus, resource

services are provided to students who are formally identified through an IPrC, as well as

students who received remedial support in Grade 8 and those students who are enrolled

in Grade 9 learning Strategies classes.

The method of service and degree of accommodation to be provided is based on IPrC

summaries, exchange of information meetings and an IEP created with ongoing parent

communication. Each student is supported by a resource teacher, and the dialogue

between home and school is paramount. Some students will be supported by an

educational assistant in class and support in the resource centre is available before

school, during classes and lunches, and after school. The staff in the Educational

Services Department is committed to providing the necessary support in a caring and

compassionate manner and strives to ensure success for all of their students.

STUDENT SERVICES - SUPPoRT LEADING To SUCCESSBishop Allen has a very active Student Services Department. There are seven dedicated

staff members in the department, including four counsellors, youth workers and a

secretary. When needed, the staff also works collaboratively with the social worker and

school psychologist. The staff looks forward to meeting with students and their families

in order to ensure a positive and productive high school experience. Department

members are available to support students in a number of ways: helping with course

selection; providing information on graduation requirements and planning for post-

secondary study and career options. Counsellors act as a liaison on behalf of students,

offering assistance and support with peers, classes, workload and personal issues.

Students can visit the department to learn more about post-secondary scholarships,

volunteer and part-time work opportunities and community resources available to

them. The staff also reaches out to the school community by hosting Post-secondary

Application Workshops, a Career Day, Stop the Stigma Week, which aims to raise

awareness of mood disorders among young people, Course Selection Workshops as well

as a College and University Information Evening.

Support for Students

LIBRARy AND DIGITAL RESoURCE CENTRE: research, reading and outreach in the Digital AgeThe focus of the Bishop Allen library program is to foster the three areas of expertise

students require to be successful in the 21St century:

RESEARCH – Bishop Allen students are taught how to access reliable on-line and print

resources. They are also taught how to be responsible digital citizens, through ethical

academic decision-making and conscientious social networking.

READING – “reading is a window to the world,” and at Bishop Allen students are

encouraged to read a broad variety of material available from our collection of over

10,000 fiction and non-fiction books and our ever-growing access to databases

and e-books.

oUTREACH – The Bishop Allen library has traditionally been a centre for outreach,

encouraging students to connect with their community and seek opportunities for

personal growth. And so, the Bishop Allen library is the proud host of the annual

Festival of the Word, a week long event where acclaimed authors and speakers are

invited to share their stories with students. In keeping with the library’s mandate to

foster personal growth, the Bishop Allen library also sponsors the hIPE breakfast,

where students are recognized and celebrated for their efforts to make positive change.

“Bishop Allen hAs Truly Been A second home To

me These pAsT 4 yeArs. iT hAs mAde me inTo The person i

Am TodAy. i will never forgeT The memories

creATed wiThin These

wAlls” Julianna


ENGLISH AS A SECoND LANGUAGEThe English as a Second Language program at Bishop Allen Academy is designed to

support the diverse needs of English language learners. Those students who require

intensive language support take ESL classes throughout the school year. Their overall

academic progress is monitored by the ESl instructors in partnership with Student

Services and Educational Services.

research indicates that academic language acquisition typically requires five to seven

years therefore, students who have completed their ESl courses may continue to receive

support in the form of optional time accommodations.

For students who are considered Ell (English language learners), participation in the

ESl program is an appropriate and beneficial decision and should be encouraged. It in

no way adversely affects students’ chances to proceed to post-secondary education. In

fact it may contribute positively to their academic success as it affords them the time,

the flexibility and the support they may need during the time of transition.


BISHoP ALLEN oFFERS THREE DIFFERENT FRENCH PRoGRAMS. IN ADDITIoN To THE CoRE FRENCH PRoGRAM oFFERED In All hIGh SChoolS, WE hAVE BoTh ImmErSIon AnD EXTENDED FRENCH.The Immersion Program is designed for students who entered an early Immersion

program in either kindergarten or Grade 1. Bishop Allen is the Early Immersion Centre

for all students west of yonge Street in the TCDSB.

The Extended French Program is designed for students who entered a late Immersion

program in Grade 5.

Both the Extended and Immersion French Programs require students to complete 10

credits in the French language as part of their ontario 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 ability to function fluently in a

French-speaking community or work environment

French Immersion and Extended French Programs

� Greater understanding and appreciation of 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 or Immersion Bilingual 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

“Bishop Allen wAs An AmAzing plAce To spend four yeArs. The

people i meT And The TeAchers i hAve leArned from hAve

shAped who i Am TodAy And for ThAT i

will Be forever grATeful”


BUSINESS DEPARTMENTThe Bishop Allen Business Department offers a wide range of both business and

computer courses. Students are exposed to the ‘real business world’ through classroom

visits from Chartered Accountants, managers, and CEos of various corporations.

In some of our courses, students are involved in creating and operating fictitious

businesses. A significant percentage of our graduating students pursue business

studies at the post-secondary level. Past graduates have been accepted to the Schulich

School of Business at york University, rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto,

the Rogers School of Management Program at Ryerson and the Commerce Program at

Queen’s University.

CooPERATIVE EDUCATIoNCooperative Education at Bishop Allen serves many purposes. Whether a student’s

interest is in the sciences, the arts, the humanities or in a hands-on profession,

cooperative education is a way for students to enlighten themselves about a field they

find interesting. Students who are almost certain of the path they would like to follow

will find that spending three or four hours a day at a placement will help to clarify their

decision making when the time comes to select programs for their post-secondary

education. Students who need to spend time gaining some real life experience will

realize the routine of the working world. Students interested in a trade or another

apprenticeship field will be able to begin their training while still in high school through

the ontario youth Apprenticeship Program.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENTBishop Allen’s English Department offers students an enriching program with

opportunities and activities that help bring the texts being studied in the classroom to life

and that help students develop their literacy skills.

Each course includes fiction and non-fiction material which is presented using a variety

of media. Besides attending local theatre productions of works studied in their courses,

English students also have the chance to meet professionals from the worlds of media

Academic Departments


and literature. Senior English classes have hosted writers who share their experiences

in the publishing industry through the Students Writers and Teachers Program. In the

Writer’s Craft course, guest speakers have included journalists, screenwriters, and

novelists. media classes have also welcomed speakers from the advertising, film and

television industries. literacy preparation encompasses all subject areas. In order to help

grade 10 students prepare for the literacy test, we provide them with an intensive study

of all areas of reading and writing. This analysis and practice begins in grade 9 and

continues with an intensive preparation in grade 10.

MATH DEPARTMENT“Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted

counts!” A. Einstein

The math program at Bishop Allen is quite extensive and uses a variety of technology,

from graphing calculators to Smartboards. Every year the Advanced Placement and

Academic students from grades nine to grade 12 are encouraged to write the Waterloo

math contests. The participation in these events is tremendous and the results are

always stellar. Students who continue to pursue math beyond grade 11 are consistently

challenged and well-prepared for what lies ahead in university. All you need to

remember is that the math department is the department that CoUnTS!

RELIGIoN AND PHILoSoPHy DEPARTMENT The Religion and Philosophy Department continues to utilize differentiated instruction

in order to enhance student learning and engagement. The grade nine final culminating

activity involves creating a game for Children’s liturgy so that a faith concept or scripture

passage can be reinforced through interaction. These games have been donated to St.

Joan of Arc Church and grade nine religion students have assisted on Sundays as an

outreach component of our program. our new initiative for next year will focus on the

implementation of the program “one life…many Gifts” where classes will discuss the

importance of organ donation as life-giving and part of our responsibility as people of

faith, hope and charity.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENTThe philosophy of teaching science at Bishop Allen can best be described by Einstein:

“Imagination is more important than knowledge! knowledge is limited. Imagination

encircles the world.”

right from the beginning, grade 9 students are taught to think critically and are

encouraged to develop their passion for scientific inquiry. Each semester, the grade 10

classes venture to Algonquin Park to study the wolves. Grade 10 Bishop Allen students

also represent and win medals at the Toronto Sci-tech Fair. This year one team earned

a place at the Canada-wide Science Fair. Senior physics students have participated

and won awards at the Wondercoaster Competition at Canada’s Wonderland. Subjects

are taught by talented, award-winning teachers who engage their students with their

dynamic teaching styles. This often involves exciting science demonstrations, creative

culminating projects like building robots (sumobots) or developing a C.S.I episode in

grade 11 Chemistry. The Science Department also integrates new technologies into

its programs. There are four classrooms equipped with a Smart Interactive Board and

two classrooms have wireless internet access. laptops and Vernier Probe Ware allow

students to experiment at the higher levels required for Advanced Placement.

“The TeAchers Are very helpful And wonderful

people. i will cleArly miss Bishop Allen”

lauren


SoCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTThe social sciences program at Bishop Allen begins with the grade 9 geography course.

Geography is a subject which successfully integrates concepts and themes from many

disciplines into a special way of looking at the world. This interdisciplinary approach is

the strength of geography. Geographers are able to stand back and analyze and interpret

the spatial arrangements of human and physical activity in a unique way.

The social sciences department stresses academic rigour while incorporating field trips,

simulations, problem solving, mock trials and cabinets and report/research paper writing

in its “toolkit” of methods and we are pleased with the quality of work produced by

many of our students. The Social Sciences department continues in its attempts to make

its various disciplines a real and practical introduction to the world. It is a firm conviction

of the teaching staff of the Social Science department that practical experiences and

fieldwork are integral parts of effective, relevant education.

TECHNoLoGICAL STUDIESTwo technological studies course are offered in grade 10 to 12, Technological Design

and manufacturing Technology. The goal of these courses is to support high-quality

learning while giving students the opportunity to choose technological studies courses

that suit their skills and interests. For example, in grade 10 and 11 students may

consider building a footstool or even a muskoka chair. These courses provide students

with opportunities to develop an awareness of secondary and postsecondary pathways

leading to careers in the industry.


VISUAL ARTSThe Art Department at Bishop Allen does a marvelous job of exposing students in all

grades to the artistic disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking and design. Each

grade uses a different medium so that when a student takes the full four years of art,

they have a wide breadth of experience at the end. In their final year students who

intend to pursue a career or further studies in visual arts, are supported as they prepare

for their portfolio interviews. over the course of four years, students are also introduced

to the full range of art history: grade 9’s cover Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek and roman;

Grade 10’s cover Gothic, renaissance, mannerists and Baroque; Grade 11’s cover

neoclassic, romantic, realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism and Cubism; Grade

12’s cover from Cubism to modern day.

Bishop Allen also offers an Art Club which this year is creating a cafeteria mural. one

very special artistic connection that has been made is with the mimico BIA and the

Bishop Allen art students participate in its Lakeshore Tulip Festival. They complete a

nine panel mural as well as painting large four foot tulips.

The Arts

MUSICBishop Allen Academy offers an exceptionally rich and varied music curriculum: Band,

Strings and Vocal. The music is literally, and figuratively, “humming” all hours of the

day. our music students perform regularly in concerts and festivals throughout the city

and in the past have traveled throughout North America. Students have the opportunity

to develop their skills within the classroom and also through a variety of co-curricular

activities. our music students contribute to the life of the school through performance at

assemblies, and by hosting special events such as the Christmas and Spring Concerts

which are always well-attended. While enriching their own lives and preparing for their

futures, these students also bring enjoyment to the staff, parents and students within

our community

DRAMAThe drama department offers a variety of activities to compliment the four year drama

curriculum. As well as an annual school play, students have the opportunity to express

their creativity using film at the annual Bishop Allen Film Festival. As well, there is the

The Juline Playwright Festival in which students can write, direct, produce and act in

student original plays. The Bishop Allen Improvisational Team enjoys much success

especially at the annual Destination Imagination competitions.

The department is quite proud of the many Bishop Allen drama students who move

on to various programs such as film directing, acting, musical theatre and radio

and television.

“mAny TeAchers were inspiring And mAde me inTo The person

i Am TodAy ”

“i hAd A greAT Time AT B.A. And meT mAny AmAzing people. iT wAs A greAT

experience”


WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)? � Students study an enriched curriculum in order to earn university credits while still in

high school by preparing for and writing Advanced Placement (AP) exams

� AP Exams are marked externally by the Educational Testing Service

� Successful completion of AP exams earns students advanced placement and/or credit

in university

� AP exams are recognized by universities throughout ontario, Canada, United States

and Europe

CoNGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT (ENRICHED) PRoGRAM � Bishop Allen Academy has been designated as a TCDSB regional Centre for the

Congregated Advanced Placement program

� 48 classes from grades 9 - 12 are dedicated to pre-AP and AP courses Pre-AP and AP

courses are offered in the areas of mathematics, Science, English and Social Studies

to qualified, interested students

� Courses are introduced in the Grade 9 year with a focus on development necessary for

success in later years

� All Pre-AP and AP courses follow the ontario curriculum but are richer in depth and

breadth and allow more time for enrichment activities: contest, field trips, in-depth

discussions, guest lecturers, varied activities

� Students select the number of Pre-AP or AP courses they would like to take

� AP Exams are written in may at Bishop Allen in the final year of study, and

marked externally

� Students may write several exams to receive AP Scholar, AP national Scholar or AP

International Diploma designation

Congregated Advanced Placement


BISHoP ALLEN ACADEMy RANkS AMoNG THE BEST AP SCHooLS IN oNTARIo

� one of the largest Advanced Placement schools in the province, with almost 300 AP

exams written at the school each year

� AP Exam success rate at over 90% - more than 12% above the provincial norm, and

30% above the global norm

� one of the highest number of AP national Scholars in the province each year

� Supports other AP schools in the province with AP program implementation and

curriculum development

� recognized by TCDSB with an Exemplary Practice Award for the implementation of

the AP program

BENEFITS oF THE AP PRoGRAM:

� Students get a head start on the work they will encounter in university

� Studies show that AP students are more likely to maintain a higher grade point

average than their university classmates of similar ability

� At university, Bishop Allen grads are using AP exams for credits, and reporting

confidence and high grades in areas of AP study

“I received a full scholarship to Dalhousie and was able to maintain a competitive GPA throughout my four years. There's no doubt that it is in part because of the extra knowledge and work ethic that I learned from being in AP courses. As well, I didn't feel intimidated going into my first set of university exams because I had practice with taking AP exams. I am still benefiting from having received the standing of AP Scholar with Distinction by being able to include it in my autobiographical sketch of my medical school application.”

AlishA, Bishop Allen AcAdemy, clAss of 2007 Ap scholAr With distinctionUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of medicine (accepted to three medical schools in the province of Ontario)Dalhousie University, Class of 2011, microbiology and ImmunologyDalhousie Residence ScholarshipChancellor’s ScholarshipFaculty of Science Dean’s listNorah Stephen oncology AwardUniversity Medal – Highest GPA in programmicrobiology and Immunology honours Prize -Best 4th year thesis

“I loved being a part of AP classes. you are surrounded by like-minded and goal oriented peers. you form study groups with students who are just as eager to learn as you are. Also, the AP Program helped me to learn to balance my time between academics and extra-curriculars. I chose to use my Biology, Art history and World history exams and accept the maximum three credits at University of Toronto in order to fulfill the distribution requirement at the Faculty of Arts and Science. By doing so, I do not need to worry about taking a course just for the sake of fulfilling a requirement and can focus on my personal and specific areas of interest.

The AP Program has given me the confidence to know that I can be successful in all my endeavours, the peace of mind to know that I am capable of competing with the best of the best, and the tools to balance all aspects of my life.”

BArBArA, clAss of 2010, nAtionAl Ap scholArAdVAnced plAcement internAtionAl diplomAUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Second year StudentUniversity of Toronto Scholar Faculty of Arts and Science Student Award University of Toronto National Book Award Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award kenneth W. Mckenzie Award Chris Campbell memorial Award for Community Service

“The Ap progrAm AT Bishop Allen Allowed me To grow As A

sTudenT By working wiTh oTher sTudenTs

who were equAlly commiTTed To The

inTensive sTudy of A suBjecT”


The SAGE Program meets the unique needs of students who have been designated

“gifted” through the IPrC process. Each identified gifted student is monitored by a Gifted

Facilitator at the school, in order to create an individual learning plan that draws on the

different aspects of the SAGE program. many identified gifted students take advantage

of the Advanced Placement Program for enrichment in curriculum areas of interest.

Curriculum pathways are monitored by the Gifted Facilitator, in consultation with the

Guidance Counsellor. Beyond the classroom, the SAGE program extends enrichment

opportunities that advance the critical and creative thinking, leadership and self

awareness of the gifted learner.

SoME EXAMPLES oF ENRICHMENT PRoGRAMMING oPPoRTUNITIES AT BA To PRoMoTE SELF-AWARENESS:

� University visits: University of Toronto Secondary Gifted Conference, Guelph

“Interaction” conference, mcmaster University, University of Western ontario

� Scholarship Portfolio Workshops, beginning in grade 9

� Exposure and help with applications to elite programs: Encounters with Canada

in ottawa, ShAD Valley at university campuses across Canada, ontario Science

Centre School, U of T mentorship program, Arcticnet Science Program, travel

abroad programs

SAGE: The Gifted Program at Bishop Allen Academy


To PRoMoTE CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINkING:

� model United nations debating

� Destination Imagination

� Arts-focussed interactive workshops: TIFF lightbox, AGo, rom, Canstage

� Queen’s University mini-enrichment program

� Global Partnership in Development & Peace Program at the Un in new york City

� Annual cultural visits to new york City, Washington, or Chicago

To PRoMoTE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SkILLS

� Duke of Edinburgh Award Program

� oISEUT workshop leaders for “Journey of Discovery” conference

� Judges for the elementary gifted students’ debates

� Student-designed and student-led activities every month such as:

- youth In Control Safe and Sober Driving initiatives

- Story-book publishing with local elementary school children

- Halloween for Hunger Haunted Bus visit to elementary schools

- Public Speaking Contest organizers,

- Blood Donor Clinic organizers,

- locks of hope cancer hair-cutting drive,

- Annual organizers of city-wide Bishop Allen Model United Nations (BAMUN)

“The BA sAge progrAm offers so mAny opporTuniTies To

grow As A sTudenT And As A person”

chAndulA’s testimoniAl: I would like to thank you for letting me know about Shad Valley. Thanks to you, I was able to experience one of the most productive months of my life.…..my group invented a product called Allertech which uses nanotechnology to detect oncoming allergic reactions before any symptoms appear, therefore giving the user enough time to acquire adequate medical attention and care before the situation gets serious. We presented our product to a panel of judges made up of an investor, an engineer, a banker and a businessman. Allertech won best application of scientific principles and best overall product. This meant that our team was chosen to move on to the nation-wide finals …When I compare all of this to what I would have done this summer, had I not applied to Shad Valley last December, I can truly say that that application changed my life. I know that I would have never applied had I not heard it from you.


Athletic Program

GUIDED By THE BELIEF THAT A SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL IS onE Who IS hEAlThy In BoTh mInD AnD BoDy, BIShoP ALLEN ACADEMy oFFERS AN ATHLETIC PRoGRAM THAT IS SECoND To NoNE. THE FoUNDATIoN oF THE PRoGRAM IS THE EXCITING AND RIGoRoUS CURRICULUM oFFERED To THE MANy STUDENTS WHo ENRoLL IN HEALTH AND PHySICAL EDUCATIoN CoURSES.Building upon this base, the staff of Bishop Allen fields teams that have enjoyed

enormous success in the city. Numerous teams and individuals have gone on to win

TDCAA Championships and represented Bishop Allen at oFSAA.

Bishop Allen also offers a vibrant intramural sports program in recognition that athletics

should be fun and inviting for all. In a less competitive field, our students are able to

participate in and enjoy the following sports: flag football, ball hockey, indoor soccer,

volleyball and basketball.

All students are encouraged to come out and enjoy what Allen Athletics has to offer,

guided by exceptional and dedicated teaching/coaching staff. our outstanding tradition of

pride, sportsmanship and success is widely recognized throughout the GTA and we are

sure to continue to be leaders in the athletic arena.

In addition, every Spring our student athletes celebrate their successes with our

traditional Athletic Banquet which is attended by over 400 student athletes and

teacher coaches.

WE ArE ProUD To BE CArDInAlS!oThEr EVEnTS / ACTIVITIES

� Intramurals

� Athletic Council

� Winter Activity Day

� Athletic Banquet

� Weight Room

� Hoops for Heart

� Fitness Thursdays

� Inside Ride


sporT Boys girls seAson

Badminton Bantam, Junior & Senior Bantam, Junior & Senior Spring

Baseball open Fall/Spring

Basketball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Spring

Cross Country Bantam, Junior & Senior Bantam, Junior & Senior Fall

Cheerleading open open Fall/Winter/Spring

Dragon boating open open Spring

Field Hockey open Fall

Golf open open Fall

Hockey Junior open Winter

rugby open Spring

Skiing/Snowboarding open open Winter

Soccer Junior & Senior open Fall/Spring

Slo-pitch open Spring

Swimming Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Winter

Tennis Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Spring

Track & Field Bantam, Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Spring

Volleyball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Winter/Spring

Volleyball (Co-ed) Junior open Spring

“AThleTics enhAnce The experience of high school . you Become

A fAmily on A sporTs TeAm. you geT To know

TeAchers And school mATes in

An enTirely differenT

wAy”


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 Bishop Allen 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 and is a critical

component of many scholarship portfolios, but is central to the development of the whole

person and, indeed, to the vitality of our community.

Co- Curricular Program

CREATIVE ACTIVITIESARTS - DRAMA

� Annual School Play

� Drama Club

� Film makers Club (Film

Festival)

� Improv Team

� Stage Crew

LITERARy

� Festival of the Word

� library Volunteers

� newspaper - “Freshly

Pressed”

� yearbook

MUSIC

� Choir

� Concert Band

� orchestra

� Stage Band

CLUBS

� Anime Club

� Archery Club

� Black Heritage Collective

� Computer Club

� Debating Club

� Fishing Club

� Guitar Club

� Reach for the Top

� S.C.o.P.E. (Students

Concerned about

oppressed People and

the Environment)

� Student Government

Grade Reps

� Ultimate Frisbee Club

oTHER ACTIVITIES

� Dances

� Mock trial teams

� Spirit weeks

� Weight Room

� Prom Committee

� Carnival

� Public Speaking

Contests

� Math and Science

Contests

� open Door Dinner

SPIRITUAL LIFE AND CoMMUNITy SERVICE � Advent Ceremonies

� Social Action Events

� Lenten Projects

� Liturgies

� Prayer

� Reconciliation

� Retreats

� Allen Chaplaincy

Team (ACT)


LEADERSHIP DEVELoPMENTBishop Allen has a long standing tradition of providing leadership opportunities for

students. The empowering nature of student leadership and the accompanying

organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills are lifelong.

� Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC Harmony)

� Bishop Allen Student Leadership organization (BASLo)

� Camp olympia

� Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team

� Christmas Baskets

� CSUnA - Catholic Secondary School United nations Assembly

� Duke of Edinburgh Award Program

� Grade Nine orientation Camp at Muskoka Woods

� In the Driver’s Seat - Safer Sober Driving Initiatives

� Locks of Hope

� ontario Catholic Student Council Federation (oCSCF)

� Wake-a-thon

� Student Council

� Student Led Irie Gala Fundraiser

“i will never forgeT muskokA woods And The TeAchers There.

Awsome!”


Recent Highlights

� Advanced Placement Canada declares

Bishop Allen Academy the largest

Advanced Placement Program in the

province of ontario for the volume of

AP exams ordered in April 2011

� more than 175 students write over 350

international university-level AP exams

in may 2011

� Eight students earn the prestigious AP

National Scholar Designation for writing

five or more AP Exams with an average

score of 4.25 and three students earn a

an additional AP International Diploma

� 30 students earn AP Scholar

designation for writing three or more

university-level AP exams and earning

marks of 3 or higher

� David achieves highest graduating

average in all of Toronto in 2010/11.

Nicola achieves highest graduating

average in all of Toronto in 2011/12.

Alexandra finishes second and

Alexander finishes third in 2011/12

� Swim team wins TDCAA championship

with highest score in TDCAA history.

It is the team’s 9th championship in

10 years. 21 swimmers compete at

oFSAA provincial championships

� 10 students achieve Duke of

Edinburgh's national level Gold Award

in the past two years


Edinburgh's Provincial level Silver

Award in the past two years


Edinburgh's municipal level Bronze

Award in the past two years

� 27 students and 2 teachers travel to

Italy over March Break and earn a

university level credit

� Elena, Alexander and Chandula

advance to regional finals for

the Canadian Merit Scholarship

Foundation’s loran Awards

� Alexander is awarded the Queen’s

University Chancellor’s Scholarship

� Ryan is awarded the University of

Toronto Book Award and is among 20

national finalists for the Arbor Award

� James is awarded york University’s

President’s Scholarship for the students

with the highest entrance average in

the Faculty of Arts and Science

� Bishop Allen has more students

participate in the University of Toronto

Mentorship Program than any other

school in the city

� Bishop Allen sends 55 students to

the annual University of Toronto

Perspectives conference for highly

motivated students, more than any

other school in the city

� Anastasiya represents Canada at the

2012 london olympic Games in

rhythmic gymnastics

� Bishop Allen partners with Friends of

the orphans Canada, will bring 20

senior students to do outreach work in

Guatemala over March Break


� SAGE students host their Fifth Annual

Bishop Allen Model United Nations

debate (BAmUn) at metro hall for

more than 200 students from 14

schools across the GTA

� In excess of 450 students and 45

teacher-coaches involved in varsity

athletics this year; 29 new banners

hung in gym and 9 teams qualify for

oFSAA provincials

� Eleonore, Vincent, kvitka and rochelle

win gold medals at the Toronto Sci-

Tech Fair and compete at nationals.

Rochelle and kvitka are awarded

the Isaac Technologies young

Scientist Award

� robert, Winfield, Sarah, kathleen,

marta, Jovan and Andrej win silver

medals at the Toronto Sci-Tech Fair

� Adam, Sophia, hilary, Petr and Isabelle

win bronze medals at the Toronto

Sci-Tech Fair

� Michael plays on gold medal winning

Team ontario at the Canadian U-17

Baseball Championships

� robert wins first prize in a national

student poetry contest

� natalie’s painting awarded “Best

Composition” at Sherway Gardens’

Smart Art student art show

� Laura wins gold medal at provincial

U-15 beach volleyball, finishes 3rd

at nationals

� Andrew wins gold medal at provincial

U-15 beach volleyball; Ethan

wins silver

� Sophie wins gold medal at national

U-17 indoor volleyball, gold at U-24

provincials for beach volleyball, places

9th in the world for U-19 beach

volleyball, and qualifies for the Sport

Canada’s Quest for Gold program

� Alex wins medal of distinction in

Fermat Math Contest

� Petr wins medal of distinction in

Cayley Math Contest

� Vanessa wins medal of distinction in

Pascal Math Contest

� Father Frank Portelli and Father Paul

magyar, both Bishop Allen graduates,

return to the school to concelebrate a

mass in April of 2012

� Eleonore, kathleen and Julia win

1st place in the Concours D’oratoire

French public speaking contest,

Benjamin places 2nd, Sabrina, Victoria

and mariana place 3rd

� Girls Hockey team wins TDCAA

silver medal

� BA’s Grade 9 Band, Grade 10 Band,

Senior Band and Senior Saxophone

Quartet all win gold medals at the

kiwanis Music Festival

� Junior Badminton team wins TDCAA

championship; Tamara, Breanna,

Siitha, miina, Jean luc and luke win

individual golds

� Boys level 1 Ski team wins TDCAA

silver medal, Boys level 2 team wins

bronze, Girls level 1 Ski team wins

silver, Boys Snowboarders win gold,

Girls Snowboarders win bronze, kevin

wins individual gold, marina wins

individual bronze

� Senior Girls Volleyball team wins

TDCAA championship, places 5th

at oFSAA

� Senior Boys Volleyball team wins

TDCAA championship, goes to AAAA

oFSAA provincial championships for

6th time in last 9 years

� Junior Girls Volleyball team wins silver

medal at TDCAA championships

� Junior Boys Volleyball team wins silver

medal at TDCAA championships

� Co-ed Volleyball team places second in

the province

� BA’s “Inside ride Event” draws 250

participants, and raises over $30,000

for kids with cancer

� Girls Slo-Pitch Team wins

TDCAA championship

� Senior Boys Baseball team wins silver

medal in TDCAA Tier 1 Division

� Senior Girls Basketball team wins

bronze medal at TDCAA championships

� Tennis team sends 7 members to

oFSAA provincials. Gabriel, robert,

Jack, Greg and Paul win individual

gold at TDCAAs and Valeria, Angela,

monica, Blake and lauren all win

TDCAA silver

� Senior Girls Cross-Country team wins

TDCAA championships. Maria is

individual champion

� Junior Girls Cross-Country team wins

silver medal at TDCAA championships.

Alexandra repeats as TDCAA

individual champion

� overall Girls Cross-Country team wins

silver medal at TDCAA championships

� Junior Girls Track and Field team wins

silver medal at TDCAA championships.

In total, Bishop Allen wins 14 gold

medals at TDCAA track and field.

� Alexandra wins oFSAA gold medal in

1500 metre race

� Sophia wins gold and sets new city

record in the 400 metre race

at Metros

“i Am glAd i chose To come To B.A. in grAde 9 since i hAve

mAde mAny friends i know i will keep

forever” Melanie

bIShop aLLEn aCaDEMy 2012 SChooL proSpECtuS

BISHoP ALLEN ACADEMy CoNTACTS

ADMINISTRATIoN

Principal Adrian Della Mora

Vice-Principal Don Walker

Vice-Principal Mary Topping-keenan

DEPARTMENT CoNTACTS

�� Art Marion Allen

�� Business / Computers Josephine Difiore

�� Canadian Studies / Social Science Ed otten

�� Chaplaincy Basil Boudreau

�� Congregated Advanced Placement Rose Mary Rossetti

�� Co-operative Education roisin Di Pasquale

�� Drama Joyce moriana

�� English Dina Mastrofrancesco

�� French olga rubino

�� Gifted Rose Mary Rossetti

�� Student Services Caroline kassabian

�� Mathematics Denise Trasolini

�� Music Brian Legere

�� Physical Education / health Art Pietras

�� religion Jackie Vonbun

�� Science Grace D’Avella

�� Educational Services kathleen Henderson

�� Technology Paul Pimento

ToRoNTo CATHoLIC DISTRICT SCHooL BoARD TrUSTEES 2010-2014

WARDS

Principal - Adrian Della Mora

Vice-Principal - Don Walker

Vice-Principal - Mary Topping-keenan

DEPARTMENT CoNTACTS

1. Peter Jakovcic 416-512-3401

2. Ann Andrachuk, Chair 416-512-3402

3. Sal Piccininni 416-512-3403

4. Patriza Bottoni 416-512-3404

5. maria rizzo 416-512-3405

6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406

7. John Del Grande 416-512-3407

8. Tobias Enverga 416-512-3408

9. Jo-Ann Davis, Vice- Chair 416-512-3409

10. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-3410

11. Angela kennedy 416-512-3411

12. nancy Crawford 416-512-3412

Sabina renna, Student Trustee 416-512-3413

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