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Meeting the needs of all learners

At HCDSB, we value excellence in learning and are committed to providing exceptional education by meeting the learning needs of all learners so that they may realize their full God-given potential.

We will prepare all students to be ready for success in their chosen pathway 鈥� apprenticeship, college, university, community living or the workplace.

We know that for today鈥檚 students, success in their future requires a different set of skills and knowledge than what was needed in the past.

As we pursue the goal of success for students, our understanding of student achievement must include not only the acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills, but also the development of so much more. Critical thinking skills, independent inquiry skills, superior communication skills, and a highly developed capacity for collaborative work is important if our students are going to be sufficiently adaptable and flexible to adjust to new technologies, emerging opportunities, and challenges yet unknown.

Our Goals Under the Priority of Achieving:

1. Educational experiences and opportunities are differentiated to support all learners.
2. Teachers and learners are collaborating in innovative school and classroom communities that encourage student engagement, learning and achievement.
3. We hold high expectations for all learners.

The annual Strategic Plan Monitoring Survey found that:

of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that HCDSB offers educational experiences and opportunities to support all learners.

of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that at HCDSB schools teachers and learners collaborate in ways that promote student engagement, learning, and achievement.  

of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that HCDSB holds high expectations for all learners. 

Student Excellence at HCDSB

Each year, the 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) celebrates exceptional students across our school district at the Annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony.

In the 2023-2024 school year we recognized and celebrated students at our 36th Annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Monday, April 22, 2024.

The ceremony took place at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Oakville. His Excellency, Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton offered prayers and blessings; and musical entertainment was provided by the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Linda Chong, accompanied by Steve Curto.

The Student Awards of Excellence are presented annually to a student from each elementary and secondary school who has demonstrated outstanding qualities in Catholic leadership, family commitment, involvement in school affairs and community activities.

The Spirit of Inclusion Award was created by the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), and is presented each year to one elementary student and one secondary student who has demonstrated a commitment to school activities and to their community, making their peers feel valued and respected.

For the first time this year, the Award of Excellence for Multilingual Students was presented to two (2) newcomer students from an elementary and a secondary school. This award recognizes the perseverance and efforts of newcomer students through their transition to a new environment and learning a new language.

Burlington

Angela Kim
Assumption C.S.S.

Alice Buberwa
Ascension C.E.S.

Gwendolyn Hughes
Holy Rosary Burlington C.E.S.

Angelo Tejada
St. John C.E.S.

Luke Naismith
St. Patrick C.E.S.

Gracie Domenichini-Violo
St. Paul C.E.S.

Hannah Hewitt
St. Raphael C.E.S.

Aaron Bareno
Corpus Christi C.S.S.

Isabella Henao Celis
Sacred Heart of Jesus C.E.S.

Aedna John
St. Anne C.E.S.

Taya Hukari
St. Christopher C.E.S.

Kristian Shannon
St. Elizabeth Seton C.E.S.

Paulina Osowsky
Notre Dame C.S.S.

Lian Nasser
Canadian Martyrs C.E.S.

Gabriela Lopez
St. Gabriel C.E.S.

Archer Davison
St. Mark C.S.S.

Carly Sunderland
St. Timothy C.E.S.

North Halton (Milton, Georgetown)

Jillian D鈥橫ello
Bishop Reding C.S.S.

Brianna Bermudez-Parris
Holy Rosary Milton C.E.S.

Lily Pedra
Our Lady of Victory C.E.S.

Sophia Brimo
St. Anthony of Padua C.E.S.

Aaron De Silva
St. Peter C.E.S.

Paulina Turczynska
Christ the King C.S.S.

Victoria Pereira
Holy Cross C.E.S.

Brynlee Draves
St. Brigid C.E.S.

Hudson Wands
St. Catherine C.E.S.

Laine Pallop
St. Francis of Assisi C.E.S.

Angelina Alkhoury
St. Joseph C.E.S.

Omar Sarafa
St. Francis Xavier C.S.S.

Ryan Zabukovec
Lumen Christi C.E.S.

Light K M Nkwari Musao
Queen of Heaven C.E.S.

Ryan Doan
St. Benedict C.E.S.

Sabin Mansour
St. Scholastica C.E.S.

Olivia D鈥橲ouza
St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.S.S.

Sloane Scheel
Guardian Angels C.E.S.

Agia Hana
Our Lady of Fatima C.E.S.

Oakville

Titi Ojelade
Holy Trinity C.S.S.

Melecia Devine-Jones
Holy Family C.E.S.

Nolan Campbell
Our Lady of Peace C.E.S.

Landon Di Saverio
St. Andrew C.E.S.

Mariam Mansour
St. Marguerite d’Youville C.E.S.

Daniel Rosenberg
St. Michael C.E.S.

Enoch Orishawo
St. Ignatius of Loyola C.S.S.

Ethan Buzzell
St. Bernadette C.E.S.

Sophia Louis
St. Gregory C.E.S.

Valeria Lampo
St. Joan of Arc C.E.S.

Valeria Henao
St. John Paul II C.E.S.

Iness Darankoum
St. Mary C.E.S.

Julia Guay
St. Matthew C.E.S.

Zoe Nichole Chua Bernal
St. Teresa of Calcutta C.E.S.

Michael Strojny
St. Thomas Aquinas C.S.S.

Riley McCarthy
St. Dominic C.E.S.

Tristan Bansa
St. Luke C.E.S.

Danielle Sam
St. Nicholas C.E.S.

Ethan Espiritu
St. Vincent C.E.S.

Sera Kara
Thomas Merton

Freddie William Hiltunen
St. Clare of Assisi (Virtual)

Spirit of Inclusion Award Recipients

Dante Oliveira
Our Lady of Victory C.E.S.

Jeslove Attafuah
St. Ignatius of Loyola C.S.S.

Ryan Alfred
Alternative Education Program

Award of Excellence for Multilingual Students Recipients

Santiago Bravo Malagon
St. Timothy C.E.S.

Pauline Anne Narag
Bishop Reding C.S.S.

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• Leila S., St. Elizabeth Seton C.E.S.
• Jordan Clarke, Notre Dame C.S.S.
• Naomi Camacho, St. Brigid C.E.S.
• Rizkallah Botros, St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.S.S.
• Ava Stajan, St. Vincent C.E.S.
• Briana Cabral, Thomas Merton

Spirit of Inclusion Award Recipients

Sierra Maclean
Corpus Christi C.S.S.

Grace Soukaris
St. Catherine of Alexandria C.E.S.

Samantha DelGuidice
Thomas Merton

Phenomenal Work from the 2023-2024 Top IB Graduating Student!

Graduating students of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme are outstanding examples of inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.

Elena Vala, a graduating student of the IB Programme for the 2023-2024 school year scored an impressive 44 out of 45 possible points in her studies! Elena scored 7 out of 7 in Business Management HL, Biology HL, Chemistry SL, Math SL, and French B SL. Her hard work and dedication have truly paid off.

Being a student in St. Thomas Aquinas鈥� International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was a challenging endeavour, but a rewarding one! It provided me with many opportunities to set personal goals and pursue my interests in biology and French in depth, with teachers who supported and encouraged me. Studying in small groups with like-minded peers allowed us to build a fun and supportive community. The programme prepared me well for university, the rigorous academic level helped me get placed in advanced classes for my chosen fields of study, while the Extended Essay and the Internal Assessments have taught me valuable research and workload-management skills.

– Elena Vala, Student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School

Elena began her studies at Hillsdale College in Michigan to study for a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in French.

Quick Facts:

•  in Oakville received accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme to students in March, 2012.
• The IB Diploma Programme curriculum is made up of six subject groups, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. 

About the IB Programme

Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme offers high quality and challenging educational courses to a worldwide community of schools. Schools must be authorized by IB to offer the Programme. Learn more: .鈥嬧赌嬧赌嬧赌�

HCDSB Announces Recipients of the 2024 Governor General Bronze Medal  

The 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) announced the recipients of the Governor General Bronze Medal, awarded to the graduating student with the highest average from each secondary school.

The average is calculated based on the final marks received in all Grade 11 and 12 courses, as listed on each student鈥檚 official transcript, issued by the Ministry of Education.

2024 Governor General Award Recipients

Quick Facts

• For nearly 150 years, the Governor General鈥檚 Academic Medals recognize the academic achievements of students across Canada.
• Lord Dufferin, Canada鈥檚 third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage excellence across the nation. 
• For more information and a list of recipients, please visit: .

Holy Trinity Student Awarded a Schulich Leader Scholarship!

Pooria Ahmadi from was named one of the 100 recipients of the 2024 Schulich Leader Scholarship! This prestigious award provides Pooria with $100,000 for his post-secondary education, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.

Throughout his time at Holy Trinity, Pooria has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills. His selection from a pool of 1,500 nominees, drawn from over 300,000 candidates nationwide, is a testament to his hard work and dedication. This fall, he will join Queen’s University to pursue a major in computing with a focus on Artificial Intelligence.

At Holy Trinity, Pooria’s leadership and innovative spirit have been evident. He played a crucial role as the software lead for Team 3161 Tronic Titans Robotics Team and contributed significantly to the school’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Leadership Program. His development of an attendance app for both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Robotics Team further showcased his initiative and technical skills.

Pooria credits much of his success to the support he received from his guidance counsellor and S.H.I.E.L.D. lead, Ryan Latimer, his English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, Zrinjka Reeves and Lindsay Andrews, his Robotics Lead, Roger Balech, and his family. This network of support has been instrumental in his achievements and his vision for the future. Looking ahead, he aspires to become an entrepreneur in the tech field. He also hopes to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a Master’s degree, aiming to leverage the remaining scholarship funds for his future educational pursuits. He hopes to give back by volunteering at future robotics competitions, a place where he found much inspiration and support.

Congratulations, Pooria, on this amazing achievement!

Unveiling of Project REV: The Electric Vehicle at Bishop Reding School!

On June 4, 2024, students and staff from gathered for the grand unveiling of the Reding Electric Vehicle (REV). The innovative project, a near-scale replica of Henry Ford鈥檚 1896 prototype Quadricycle, combined a fusion of antique aesthetics and modern technology.

The REV was modelled after the original Quadricycle鈥檚 vintage charm, and was a year-long endeavour that brought together multiple departments within the school. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students collaborated on this project, tackling numerous design challenges under the guidance of their dedicated teachers.

Students from various programs, including Advanced Placement (AP), the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), also contributed their time and skills towards the REV. Their contributions involved problem-solving, design, and construction, while demonstrating the practical applications of classroom learning.

While the REV retains the Quadricycle鈥檚 iconic ladder-frame design, stick steering lever, and single couch seat, students introduced several modern twists. Instead of a gasoline engine, the vehicle is powered by a brushless electric motor. The team also designed and built a solar charging station, allowing the REV to charge its batteries sustainably, without cost or environmental impact. Additionally, engineering students developed a radar-based collision detection system that automatically slows the vehicle to prevent accidents.

“When designing and building the REV, being a part of the experience was engaging and exciting, while also being educational and built problem solving skills,” said Olivia Lukito, Grade 11 SHSM Transportation student. “We encountered many different obstacles that required re-designing and re-planning, which taught us patience and collaboration, which led us to the completion of the final REV. From this experience we gained life skills, along with the knowledge of design and building, which can be applied in all subjects.”

“To make something extraordinary like the REV, it requires consistent effort, dedication, and teamwork to make it all come together,” said Muhanned Al-Yafi, Grade 12 Transportation student. “I learned that with the many components that came to create the REV, we needed the contributions of many different students within the STEM programs to gather and finish the project.”

The REV will continue to inspire future generations at Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School, showcasing the power of hands-on learning and the remarkable achievements that can result from teamwork and dedication.

High Performance Regional Sports Program at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School

In October 2023, HCDSB announced that we would offer a High Performance Sports Pilot Program at  in Milton, beginning in September 2024.

The program was offered initially for Grade 9 and 10 students and is expanding to Grade 11 and 12 over the two-year span of the pilot.  

鈥淲e know based on feedback we have received from families that there is a high level of interest in a Regional Sports Program,鈥� says Jeff Crowell, Superintendent of Education (Curriculum Services). 鈥淭his is the first program of its kind across our district, and the staff at St. Francis Xavier are excited to explore this unique opportunity for students.鈥� 

鈥淭here are so many benefits to the Regional Sports Program,鈥� commented Adriano Perusin, Principal at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School. 鈥淪tudents who enrol will participate in a specialized health and physical education program that challenges them both academically and physically.鈥� 

About the Regional Sports Program 

There are two pathways to the Regional Sports Pilot Program:  

• Pathway A鈥痠s available to full-time students and offers advanced instruction in multi-sport environments along with specific programming to develop physical fitness, athletic performance and a healthy lifestyle.鈥疶wo (2) Physical Education credits will be earned in Grades 9 and 10, and a minimum of one (1) Physical Education credit in Grades 11 and 12. Courses taken in Grades 9 and 10 will prepare students to enrol in the Sports Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Grades 11 and 12.
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• Pathway B鈥痠s available to provincial athletes and offers students a modified timetable to allow for the training and competition demands for their respective sport. Students will have the option to attend a variety of in-person classes along with e-learning and鈥� Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR)鈥痮pportunities to earn credits while training at a provincial level.鈥� 

HCDSB Hosts Skilled Trades Career Fair

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, HCDSB hosted a Skilled Trades Career Fair! The event was open to students in Grades 7-12, their parents and guardians, and those interested in pursuing a career as Technological Education Teachers.

The Skilled Trades Career Fair showcased the value and importance of careers in the skilled trades to students and their families, and to recruit current or aspiring Technological Education Teachers who are vital to the success of our technological education programs at HCDSB.

The Skilled Trades Career Fair:

• Provided students and families with information about apprenticeship programs and diverse career paths in skilled trades.
• Shared information with prospective Technological Education Teachers about career opportunities with HCDSB.
• Provided networking opportunities with educational institutions, industry leaders, and professionals in both trades and education.

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