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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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”
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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
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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
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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.
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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”
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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
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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”
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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
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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.
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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
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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”
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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)
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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!”
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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
� 16 students achieve Duke of
Edinburgh's Provincial level Silver
Award in the past two years
� 15 students achieve Duke of
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
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� 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
TrusteesContact