Grade 12 student Ramy Elsayed has been master of ceremonies at school events, plays saxophone in the school band and is looking forward to joining his school’s work-placement program. In many respects, he is a typical student at St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Toronto. But Elsayed, 18, has autism.
OCSTA seeks more candidates for trustee elections
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterDespite reports in August that about half of the candidates for Ontario's school board trustee positions were running uncontested, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association isn't worried about the election's integrity.
New president comes home to St. Mike’s
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The last graduate from St. Michael’s College School to become a Basilian priest is now leading the Basilian-run high school as its president.
Get to know your local Catholic school
By John B. KostoffThe start of the school year is a time of excitement and anticipation for students, and a time of some anxiety for parents as they see their children off to a new school, a new grade or a new program. These feelings apply regardless of whether the students attend elementary or secondary school, or even if they’re off to college or university.
Spiritan honoured for five decades of dedication to Catholic education
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - In recognition of Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick’s dedication to Catholic education and the faith in general, the Toronto Catholic District School Board presented him with its Award of Merit.
Educator wants to increase ethical use of technology in classrooms
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterMichael Redfearn is on a mission to make technology a bigger part of the Catholic classroom.
Don’t marginalize kids by reading material
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - To break the chain of poverty marginalized students must never feel alienated by material used to teach literacy as that skill is the foundation for success, said Avis Glaze.
To Kenya for apprentices
By Catholic Register StaffTORONTO - Three Catholic students will be in Kenya this month building a school through their carpentry pre-apprenticeship program run by the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27.
Catholic schools ‘tremendous benefit’ to Ontario
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - There have been no surprises for Michael Pautler since taking the reins at the Institute of Catholic Education last September.
School chaplain gives new life to church goods
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - When Mark Siolek read an article about a bar owner purchasing confessionals from the Archdiocese of Buffalo to be used in bathrooms, his stomach turned.
A community’s call to serve in the love of Christ
By Jo-Ann Davis, Catholic Register SpecialCatholic Education Week is a time to celebrate. We will celebrate excellence in academics, sports and innovation, but as a Catholic community we will also celebrate exemplary practices of community, charity and solidarity.