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mary ward parent calender 2019-2020
about mary ward pillars of self-directed learning
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School was founded in
Teacher Advisor:
1985, a year that marked the four hundredth anniversary of
The single most important relationship between a student and teacher is embodied in the teacher advisor
the birth of Mary Ward. Mary Ward, founder of the Loretto
program. At Mary Ward this consists of a multi-level grouping of eighteen students with a teacher for the student’s
Sisters’ order, the Institution of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
entire high school career. The exemplary TA program at Mary Ward, acknowledged by the Ontario Royal Commission
was often described as a dangerous innovator because she
on Learning, is intended to provide each student with a caring adult to monitor his/her progress and development.
held views about education and the role of women that
were considered radical in her time. A person of immense
Flexible Schedule:
courage, compassion, creativity and wisdom, she is a very
CCSDL schools demonstrate various scheduling approaches that allow students to control and direct their
appropriate patron and an ideal role model for the Mary
learning. With the exception of the scheduled classes that begin the year and eight other designated scheduled
Ward school community especially with the launching of
days assigned throughout the year, students at Mary Ward design their own daily timetables in close consultation
the self-directed learning program in 1992. Since that time,
with their TA. A bi-weekly seminar schedule is posted (available online) to assist students in their planning.
experience, research, technology, curriculum development,
the input of students, alumni, parents, teachers, support staff
Personalized Programming:
and administration have all helped to shape an exemplary
Students in CCSDL schools are presented with many opportunities that allow them to personalize their learning
learning community that provides excellence in Catholic
experiences. At Mary Ward an understanding of multiple intelligences and learning styles is recognized through
education.
an innovative model of curriculum delivery that integrates learning guides with a diverse range of instructional
In 1995 Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School became a
methodologies including lectures, seminars, labs, small group work, independent study and one-on-one instruction.
founding member of the Canadian Coalition of Self-Directed
Learning Schools (CCSDL). The CCSDL is a grass roots
Collaborative Teaching Environment:
organization of secondary schools across Canada that
Teachers at CCSDL schools develop curriculum and plan learning experiences in a collaborative and professional
shares a similar vision and philosophy. CCSDL schools strive
environment. At Mary Ward a team of fourteen Instructional Assistants support our teachers. A committee structure
to build learning communities that embrace the following
that includes a School Based Advisory Team, a Steering Committee, a Curriculum Committee, a School Council and
core beliefs about teaching and learning.
a Student Activity Council ensures a strong student, parent, teacher and support staff voice.
target dates Interactive Learning Environment:
In a student-centered environment, CCSDL schools focus on active learning, reflection and collaboration.
At Mary Ward a commitment to continuous improvement ensures a more meaningful and in-depth curriculum
that emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, experiential learning, service projects, excursions, and an extensive co-
UNIT TARGET DATE curricular program.
1 SEPTEMBER 16
Authentic Assessment:
2 SEPTEMBER 30
In CCSDL schools educators support assessment strategies which encourage students to demonstrate their
3 OCTOBER 16 knowledge and skills in a variety of forms. At Mary Ward, in addition to a centralized area for writing tests and
4 NOVEMBER 1 exams, a wide range of evaluations and summative assessment tools are employed.
NOVEMBER 14*
5 NOVEMBER 18 Continuous Progress:
6 DECEMBER 3 Students learn in different ways and at different rates. The process of continuous progress is one of accountability
7 DECEMBER 18 involving the student, parent and teacher advisor working together to develop a plan to meet the needs of the
8 JANUARY 17** learner. At Mary Ward this means an opportunity for completion at summer school or in a carry-over course. A
9 FEBRUARY 3 system of target dates, bi-monthly TA interviews and a comprehensive Webmarks program are used to monitor
10 FEBRUARY 19 and support students.
11 MARCH 4
Mastery Learning:
12 MARCH 24***
CCSDL schools believe that it is important that students learn well and to this end, learning activities are
13 APRIL 7 developed in manageable units which require the students to demonstrate mastery of the materials. At Mary
14 APRIL 23 Ward, mastery learning means that students do not move on to the next unit until they have achieved a 60%. The
15 MAY 6 student’s opportunities to fully develop the concepts and skills, and acquire the knowledge needed to succeed
16 MAY 21 in university, college, the world of work and in life, are substantially increased. For those situations which require
17 JUNE 4 teacher interventions to assist with student success strategies, students may be able to move on to the next unit as
EXAMS JUNE 10 to 23 long as, in the professional judgement of the teacher, they have acquired the enabling knowledge to move forward
successfully.Teaching Staff MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
(Organized by School-Based Administrative Team) The Mary Ward school School Goals:
Administrator: A. Magee - community is committed -To strengthen the vision
Administrator: N. Sosniak - Administrator: K. Wong - Vice to realizing the potential of Mary Ward Catholic
Principal Vice Principal Principal
Counsellor: C. Burley (21) of all members of our Secondary School as a
Counsellor: R. Wong (64) Counsellor: A. Zabana (47) learning community in professional learning
Teacher Advisors TA # Teacher Advisors TA # Teacher Advisors TA # an environment that community rooted in our
Adourian, J. 39 Bozek, K. encourages collaborative Catholic faith and guided
29 Bregar, M. 47 decision making and by the principles of a self-
Albert, M. 61 Candiotto, M. 36 D’Addario, M. 05 collegial relationships among directed learning centre
Arturi, M.L. 51 Cormier, S. 27 Davies, A. 59 administrators, teachers, -To work collaboratively
Burley, C. 21 Dabbagh, J.P. 66 DelDuca, O. 42 support staff, students and to enhance curriculum
Carabine, M. 01 Filazzola, R. 12 DeRose, J. 25 parents. We strive to live our development, improve
Chan, K. 19 Harnum, E. 60 Emer, D. 13 motto: Because We Believe instruction and increase
Coleman A. 44 Loconte, P. 24 Evangelista , C. 46 and to integrate gospel student success through
Cuschieri, P. 03 Largo, M. 52 Konar, M. 35 values into every aspect of assessment, revision and a
Engalla, Y. 17 Mabrucco, M. 49 McAndrew, M. 09 school life. commitment to continuous
Fortura, S. 32 Mak, S. 26 62 improvement
Morra, M. At Mary Ward Catholic -To continue to embrace
Hayes, J. 53 Marzewski, B. 14 Parise-Bullock, R. 68 Secondary School we believe new technologies to assist
Holmes, C. 20 Molloy, J. 63 Peets, M. 40 students learn best when in communicating more
Kennedy, R. 45 Powell, N. 38 Pezetta, S. 02 they: effectively with students,
Maljian, S. 50 Reid, A. 54 Rossi, J. 28 -Feel they are a valued parents and staff with a
McAlpine, P. 31 Torossian, J. 22 Scarano, M. 10 member of a caring, Catholic view to maximizing the
Patel, N. 65 Visconti, N. 08 Sersanti, A. 06 community achievement of all students
Rosseel, S. 04 Weathers, L. 16 Tbanja jian. M. 07 -See purpose in learning
Simone, D. 57 Vecchiarelli, D. 43 Tsang-Lee, A. 15 -Set their own learning goals Ontario Catholic School
Titus, P. 69 Wong, R. Valentini, L. 55 -Relate directly to a teacher Graduate Expectations:
64 advisor who monitors their -A discerning believer
van Rooyen, C. 56 Zabana, A. 41
Ventura, M. 48 progress & serves as a formed in the Catholic faith
mentor community
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS CUSTODIANS -Follow an individualized and -An effective communicator
A. Agopian, I. Cuda, M. Aricci, M. Abela, P. Boteler, A. Bufalini, J. Barrie, R. Gablan, personalized program -A reflective and creative
R. Fortune, L. Kumala, C. Caronzo, J. Fleishacker, L. Johnson, D. Lu -Have time and space thinker
G. MacNeil, M. Shanks, R. Frair, H. Gintoli, K. Harrison, Head caretaker - to actively pursue -A self-directed, responsible,
B. Vecchiarelli J. Malott, M. Marzewska, S. Sahlani J. Artymowycz individualized learning life-long learner
in a building designed to -A collaborative contributor
COMPUTER SITE Secretarial Staff: cyw complement this -A caring family member
ADMINISTRATOR A. Cardinale, I. Ayson, C. DaSilvia, R. DeMille -A responsible citizen
B. Dagva J. Giancola, L. Hayes,
P. Sousa (Head Secretary)
daily schedules
Day 1-10 Schedule Day 1 -10 & Ext TA Schedule A Day 1 -10 & Ext TA Schedule B Scheduled Classes (Day A or B) Faculty/P.L.C. MeetingSchedule Staff Meeting schedule
A.M. TA check-in 8:40-8:55 A.M. Extended TA 8:40-9:40 A.M. Extended TA 8:40-8:55 A.M. TA check-in 8:40-8:55 Faculty meeting 8:30-9:45** A.M. TA check-in 8:40-8:55
Period 1 9:00-10:00 Period 1 9:45-10:35 Period 1 10:10-10:55 Period 1 9:00-10:10 A.M. TA check-in 10:00-10:20 Period 1 9:00-9:45
Period 2 10:00-11:00 Period 2 10:35-11:25 Period 2 10:55-11:40 Period 2 10:15-11:25 Period 1 10:20-11:05 Period 2 9:45-10:30
Period 3 11:00-12:00 Period 3 11:25-12:15 Period 3 11:40-12:25 LUNCH 11:30-12:20 Period 2 11:05-11:50 Period 3 10:30-11:15
[11:40-12:00 NO MOVEMENT] [11:50:-12:15 NO MOVEMENT] [12:10-1:15 NO MOVEMENT] Period 3 12:25-1:35 Period 3 11:50-12:35 Period 4 11:15-12:00
LUNCH 12:00-12:45 LUNCH 12:15-1:05 LUNCH 12:25-1:15 Period 4 1:40-2:50 [12:20-12:35 NO MOVEMENT] [11:40:-12:00 NO MOVEMENT]
TA Check-in 12:45-12:50 TA Check-in 1:05-1:10 TA Check-in 1:15-1:20 No End of Day TA Check-In LUNCH 12:35-1:15 LUNCH 12:00-1:20
Period 4 12:50-1:50 Period 4 1:10-2:00 Period 4 1:20-2:05 TA Check-in 1:15-1:20 TA Check-in 12:40-12:45
Period 5 1:50-2:50 Period 5 2:00-2:50 Period 5 2:05-2:50 Period 4 1:20-2:05 Period 5 12:45-1:30
[2:30-2:50 NO MOVEMENT] [2:30-2:50 NO MOVEMENT] [2:30-2:50 NO MOVEMENT] Period 5 2:05-2:50 [1:10:-1:30 NO MOVEMENT]
TA Check-in 2:50 TA Check-in 2:50 TA Check-in 2:50 [2:30-2:50 NO MOVEMENT] TA Check in 1:30-1:35
TA Check-in 2:50 Staff Meeting 1:45-3:00
**Test Centre, Resource areas are open for studentsattendance september
In order for a student to realize his or her potential, regular attendance is essential. A mary ward school
unit of study in any subject usually involves the development of a sequence of related
activities and comprehension. When the process and content of learning are disrupted by uniform policy
irregular attendance, both the individual student and his/her peers suffer a loss of valuable Attention to outward appearance is an important part of an
experience that cannot be entirely regained. If this occurs on a regular basis, a student individual’s social development. The purpose of the school
jeopardizes his or her success in the program. uniform is to ensure that students maintain a pleasing
A student should be in attendance at all times (resource areas/seminars) on all school days appearance and therefore foster an academic atmosphere in
and should not be allowed to remain home to write papers or prepare for tests. Part of a the school. Students are expected to be in full uniform at all
student’s education is to learn how to manage his/her time and use it properly. times and to keep their uniforms in good repair. Additions to
the uniform, e.g. coloured or printed T-shirts worn under shirts,
1. DAILY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES are not permitted.
Each student is required to be present in his or her TA group for morning attendance at
8:40 a.m. Our automated attendance system will telephone home to report any student The school uniform is a requirement for all students of Mary
absences. Also, each student is required to be present in his or her TA group for afternoon Ward and must be worn to and from school, and at all times
attendance following lunch and at the end of the school day. during the day, as well as at all school-related functions and
activities. Students will not be permitted to attend classes (areas/
2. SPOT CHECKS seminars) if they are not in full uniform that is in presentable
Spot checks are called on a regular basis. When a spot check is announced over the P.A., condition. It must be worn in the halls, in the Cafetorium, and in
students are expected to proceed to the designated area immediately for attendance. the Library, as well as in classrooms.
Students in a presentation or seminar must present an excusal slip to the TA as soon as the
presentation is completed. Students who do not comply with the school uniform policy
may be sent home to acquire the necessary uniform if they are
3. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL unable to resolve the issue at school. A return to school will be
When a student is absent, a parent or guardian is requested to inform the school between permitted as soon as the student complies with school policies.
8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. If the parent or guardian is unable to All new and returning students must have their full uniforms in
phone the school, a note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence is acceptable condition for admission in September.
required when the student returns to school. This note should be brought to the Attendance
Secretary before school begins. At this time, the student will be issued an admit-to-school All students at Mary Ward are required to wear a student
slip for presentation to the Teacher Advisor during morning attendance. identification badge on a lanyard for the full day. Visit the
With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of Mary Ward agenda for a detailed guideline of the uniform
these three convenient methods:
1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app
from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https:// parent council
go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create The Catholic School Parent Council is made up of parents/
your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. guardians, staff members, and community representatives
2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time you use who are committed to enhancing the educational experience
the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report of students of Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School.
an Absence (up to 10 days). The Inagural Meeting—which includes C.S.P.C. elections—will
3. Call the toll-free number 1 (833) 251-3286 to report an absence using the automated be held on Tuesday September 17th, at 7pm this school year.
phone system. All parents are invited to attend Parent Council meetings. These
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported meetings are a time for parents/guardians, administrators,
at any time up to a maximum of 10 consecutive days. It is important to note that when teachers, and students to come together to raise and discuss
setting up your account, you must register using the email address and phone number issues surrounding the education of our children and to ensure
associated with your child’s student record. that the Mary Ward community continues to be a strong and
In addition, we will use the SchoolMessenger as an automated notification system to healthy environment in which to grow.
contact parents whose child is absent when the absence was not reported in advance. The
virtue of the month:
automated notification system will attempt to contact parents at multiple contact points
until a reason is submitted for the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated
contacts, office staff will follow up. If you report your child’s absence in advance using the
SafeArrival toll-free number, website or SchoolMessenger app, you will NOT receive these
notifications. hospitalityseptember
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 2 day A 3 day B 4 day A 5 day B 6 7
ext ta
grade level
ext ta assembly ext ta ext ta
8 day A 9 day B 10 day 1 11 day A 12 day B 13 14
photo day
15 day 5 16 day 6 17 day 7 18 day 8 19 day 9 20 21
UNIT 1 TARGET sr. physed sandbanks camping trip
DATE
OASIS leadership parent council
training inaugural meeting gr. 9 sac elections
22 day 10 23 day 1 24 day 2 25 day C 26 day 3 27 28
OASIS ACTIVITIES
staff meeting chaplaincy civvies Ontario University
schedule day
opening Liturgy
meet the TA night OASIS overnight camp robinhood
sleepover
29 day 4 30
gr 10 physed girls self defense ->
Fair
UNIT 2 TARGET
DATE
tcdsb orange
shirt dayoctober
professional learning test timeline
networks Students are allotted six school days to
Local: To provide an easier transition for students from write a unit test upon authorization (note:
the elementary to secondary panel and to enhance tests are authorized through computer
the professional development and growth of our only).
faculty with a view to continuously improving teaching
and learning, we have established meaningful If a test is not written within these 6 days,
partnerships with a number of our associate schools
in Math, Science, Technology, Literacy, and Performing an automatic zero will be assigned. No
Arts. They include: more than two tests in any course may be
authorized on the computer at a time.
Epiphany of Our Lord
Holy Spirit
code of behaviour
Teachers are expected to send marks for
St. Sylvester
St. Henry unit work within five school days.
A detailed Code of Behaviour is published in our St. Aidan
St. Rene Goupil
esl program at
Student Agenda Book, which your son/daughter
St. Marguerite Bourgeys
received in September. All our rules are intended
mwcss
to ensure that students consistently demonstrate Global: Mary Ward has frequently hosted visiting
respect, courtesy, and responsibility. Students of educators from around the globe interested in
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School must learn learning more about our innovative program and this We offer four levels in the ESL program:
to work individually and with others. Co-operation has resulted in partnerships with schools in England
and sharing are important values in any social and Australia. We have also built strong relationship level B (English in daily life) to Level E
experience. The ability to work with others and for with the religious order of the Loretto Sisters and the (Bridge to English). Students are placed
others is an important ingredient in the learning large network of Loretto schools around the world. into the appropriate course based on their
process. It is to this end that these formative years language proficiency.
must emphasize: W.A.R.D T.A CREDIT
Respect for self Mary Ward’s self-directed learning system is reliant
Respect for others
Respect for property
on a strong Teacher Advisor program and a set of Learning guides
organisational learning skills that are acquired by Each course is made up of 17 Learning
Respect for staff students during their years here. The TA credit will Guides plus a final exam or summative
awards night focus on both of these fundemental elements.
W.A.R.D. stands for: Who am I?; Advocacy;
assignment. A Learning Guide may be made
up of one or more units of work, clearly
October 21, 2019 Responsibility; and Direction, each of which is an labelled on each guide.
Every year, teachers, students, and parents/ integral part of our self-directed learning program
guardians gather together in celebration of Mary A Learning Guide may stand alone or
and important in the growth and development
Ward’s unparalleled academic achievers. of our students. Students will work within their interplay with seminars, textual resources,
Following the ceremony which is in the cafetorium, a TA group toward achieving a .5 credit each year, and/or electronic resources.
short reception will be held. focusing on personal learning styles, secondary and Teachers on learning centre floors (resource
post-secondary planning, civic responsibility, and areas) help students make their way
religious life at ward leadership. This year’s focus for the entire school will
be GPP- Part 2: Leadership and Peer Support
through learning guides.
All students are expected to participate in various
aspects of the school’s religious life: community
virtue of the month: gratitude
masses, reconciliation, religious studies, retreats, and
Advent and Lenten service projects.october
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
day 5 1 day 6 2 day 7 3 day 8 4 5
gr 10 physed girls self defense
teacher
appreciation day
sisters in spirit world teacher
vigil day
6 day 9 7 day 10 8 day 1 9 day 2 10 PA-DAY 11 12
end of day
extended ta b
WARD #1 gr. 8 open house photo re-take day NO SCHOOL
13 14 day 3 15 day 4 16 day 5 17 day 9 18 19
parent council UNIT 3 TARGET
thanksgiving day meeting DATE exam day
20 day 6 21 day 7 22 day 8 23 day 9 24 day 10 25 26
green quest waste reduction week
sr. art spain trip ->
Ontario College Fair
awards night
27 day 1 28 day 2 29 day 3 30 day 4 31
sr. art spain trip
honour roll
plc schedule breakfast sac halloweennovember
honoUr rolL parent teacher
Tuesday October 29th, 2019
Over two hundred students attend interviews
this yearly event which celebrates and Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 3-5 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm,
commemorates their achievements. parents/guardians are invited to attend Parent-Teacher Interview
Over a light breakfast, students Night. This is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s individual
gather to hear a guest speaker and teachers and to gain a better understanding
receive an Honour Roll certificate and of their child’s academic performance in
an Honour Roll pin. different subject areas. The meeting
usually focuses on advice pertinent
to specific subject matter and on
ways of improving achievement.
take our kids to work day different roles
On Wednesday November 6th, all our grade nine students will participate in “Take
Our Kids to Work Day.” This annual event is sponsored by the Learning Partnership,
an organization whose mandate is to nurture the growth of partnerships among ROLE OF TEACHER ADVISORS
schools, businesses and communities across Canada. (T.A.)
Communicate;
Since 1994, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has annually been involved Plan and help students set
in this national program. We have participated as both a host work site and as a goals;
school board whose grade 9 students visit a variety of workplaces of their families Advocate;
and friends throughout the greater Toronto area. Monitor progress and
attendance;
Research and experience both tell us that students perform better in school when
they have clear aspirations about future career paths. An opportunity for our
ROLE OF STUDENTS
students to visit the workplace for a day may provide them with an opportunity to
explore a particular career path, and also to develop a better understanding of the Plan to succeed and set
skills, attitudes, and values that are expected of them when they enter the world realistic challenging goals;
of work. Work the plan and commit to
complete your daily goals;
Most students accompany one of their parents/guardians to their place of business, Make teacher contact regularly and in a meaningful manner;
and many companies now run specific programs for these students on this day. Take responsibility and do homework and work on units nightly.
If it is impractical to have your son/daughter accompany you to work, we ask
you to consider making arrangements with a friend, relative, client or business ROLE OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS
associate. Last year, our students worked for the day in a variety of placements Communicate regularly with the TA;
including hospitals, corporate offices, construction sites, factories, retail outlets, Check and monitor children’s progress;
architectural firms, and other schools, to name but a few.
Effectively communicate high expectations;
Connect and become involved in children’s education;
Encourage and create a home environment that encourages learning
virtue of the month: peacenovember
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
day 5 1 2
sr. art spain trip
UNIT 4 TARGET
DATE
last day to hand
in units with test
3 day 6 4 day 7 5 day 8 6 day 9 7 day 10 8 9
gsa week/ gr.10 phys ed boys self defense
take your kid to last day to hand
work day in units & write
tests
university/college
fair at Mary Ward GSA civvies day SAC dance
10 day 1 11 day 2 12 day 3 13 day 4 14 PA DAY 15 16
gr 10 ottawa trip
extended ta b
WARD #2
7pm parent OCAS unit 4 deca regionals
Remembrance council meeting deadline
Day
17 day 5 18 day 6 19 day 7 20 day 8 21 day 9 22 23
safe schools week
advent project
UNIT 5 TARGET assembly
DATE extended ta b
24 day 10 25 day 1 26 day 2 27 day 3 28 day 4 29 30
photos with santa
plc schedule
report card
distributionDECEMBER
CHRISTMAS CONCERT GUIDANCE AND STUDENT SERVICES
To help usher in the Christmas season, the Music Department The Guidance and Career Education program is a vital and integral part of the total program
stages an annual music concert. The performance features all at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. The three goals and areas of learning are: student
aspects of our music programs, including Junior and Senior development, interpersonal development, and career development.
concert bands, the stage band, and the vocal stylings of MW
Jazz. This year, our concert will be on December 11th and 12th The program is delivered through various means including:
at 7:30pm. As we celebrate the many gifts of Christmas we are
most grateful for the gift of those we love. May the blessings of • classroom and cross-curricular computer lab instruction
peace, hope, love and joy be yours throughout the year. • the Teacher Advisor program
• orientation and exit programs
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above” • small seminars
James 1:17 • post-secondary and career presentations
• individual assistance and short-term counselling
May this blessed Christmas Season hold many joys for you
and special inspiration to last the New Year through. The Mary Teacher-counsellors work as part of a school based advisory team (SBAT) with an administrator,
Ward School community wishes you a blessed and a very Merry teacher advisors, parents/guardians, and students to enhance students’ total development.
Christmas and a Happy New Year. Students are encouraged to visit the Guidance Department for information and/or counselling
for a variety of purposes. Counsellors assist students with their
academic/educational planning, career goals, transition challenges
(from elementary school to high school to post-secondary
institutions) and personal/social development.
PUNCTUALITY AND LATES
A student is expected to be prepared and on time for school
every day. In the morning, a student is considered late when he
LEAVING SCHOOL
or she is not fully prepared, in full uniform, and in the TA group
by 8:40 a.m. When a student arrives at school after morning
EARLY
Parents are encouraged to make medical,
attendance is taken by the TA and submitted to the attendance dental and other appointments outside
office, he/she must obtain an admit-to-school slip from the of school hours. If, for some reason, a
Attendance Secretary. Parents will be contacted when lateness student must leave school early, a note
persists. Students who are chronically late or absent will face from home must be presented to the
disciplinary action. The voice or email message may indicate a Attendance Secretary indicating the
student was absent or late for: TA 1- Morning TA; TA 2- Lunch-in; time and reason for early dismissal.
TA 3- End of day check out. The students must bring this note
to the Attendance Secretary before
8:40 a.m. to receive an early-
leaving slip.
virtue of the month: CHARITYdecember
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 day 5 2 day 6 3 day 7 4 day C- 2 5 PA-DAY 6 7
photos with santa international day
UNIT 6 TARGET parent-teacher
DATE interviews NO SCHOOL
8 day 8 9 day 9 10 day 10 11 day 1 12 day 2 13 14
christmas concert
Advent service
projects due
15 day 3 16 day 4 17 day 5 18 day C 19 day C 20 21
UNIT 7 TARGET christmas
life after ward DATE advent liturgy assembly
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
christmas break
christmas eve christmas boxing day
29 30 31
christmas break
new years eveJANUARY
MARY WARD PLANET LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mary Ward Planet is our student-run school newspaper and has won Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
several Toronto Star newspaper awards. It comes out three times during
the year. Its purpose is to inform and educate students about the events Many types of learning resources are available to support the curriculum.
occurring not only within our school community but also within the greater
Toronto community and the world. Reference books
Hardcover and paperback books (fiction and non-fiction)
This award-winning newspaper also helps promote social awareness about Vertical files
issues such as the environment, genetically altered foods, Students Against Magazines
Teen Violence, and the Walk Against Male Violence. Newspapers
Electronic Resources
Visit mwplanet.tumblr.com to read past issues. Computers and Google Chromebooks for use
Printing station
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Resource-based learning offered by the Library supports programs
for students. With a wide range of access to both print and non-print
Our Cooperative Education program is a partnership with information, and with teacher collaboration, the Library offers varied,
education, business, industry, and labour. It assists students continuous and well-planned opportunities for students to become life-long
in making successful transitions to post-secondary learners.
education, apprenticeship programs, or directly to the
workplace. Through program delivery in the Library, students learn how information
is organized, created, and communicated. Students begin grade 9 with an
As a participant in a orientation, followed by sessions in grade 10 and grade 11 focusing on the
cooperative education use of various resources, namely the use of the internet, CBC News in Review
program, the and several databases. Seminars, at the request of teachers, which teach
students make the process of inquiry and research are integrated with the curriculum at all
career decisions levels.
by developing the
knowledge, skills, Because technological literacy is a vital component of information
and attitudes that literacy, students learn to use a wide range of resources, including print,
will enable them digital, and visual media for storing, retrieving, sending and transferring
to be successful in information. Students have the opportunity to become informed and literate,
the work world of prerequisites for success in school and life-long learning.
tomorrow.
Our program enables WINTER ACTIVITY DAY
them to accumulate January 31, 2020
hundreds of hours of Our annual, school-wide, Winter Activity Day is being held at the end of
hands-on experience in a January. It is a day where the Mary Ward community (staff and students
career field of their choice. alike) participates in a number of fun activities such as skiing, snow tubing,
They make connections skating, ice fishing, table tennis, basketball, yoga, bowling, billiards or
with people that can help volunteer work.
them today and tomorrow
while earning credits
towards their high school virtue of the month:
COURAGE
diploma.january
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 2 3 4
christmas break
new year’s day
5 day 6 6 day 7 7 day 8 8 day 9 9 day 10 10 11
health action week
plc schedule
12 day 1 13 day A 14 day B 15 day 2 16 day 3 17 18
university UNIT 8 TARGET
gr. 10 snow-tubing DATE
applications due
19 day 4 20 day 5 21 day 6 22 day C-4 23 day 7 24 25
okof week
mary ward
birthday
w.a.d collection okof civvies day phe/religion exam w.a.d collection
26 day 8 27 day 9 28 day 10 29 day 1 30 31
WINTER ACTIVITY
DAY
staff meeting
scheduleFEBRUARY
GIFTD “INSPIRE” PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND
The Ministry of Education describes giftedness as “an unusually
advanced degree of general intellectual ability.” As a result,
COURSE OFFERINGS
students who have been identified as “gifted” may find that Registration forms and option
their potential in certain areas may not be realized in the selection sheets for the 2020/2021
regular academic programs. In addition, many high achieving school year (distributed in early
students also benefit from enrichment opportunities. To that February) will be collected on February
end, Mary Ward C.S.S has a combined gifted/ enrichment 20th and 21st. Prompt return of these forms
program that provides an opportunity for the individual allows us to begin the task of scheduling and
differentiation of curriculum. The InsPirE program is designed staffing for next year.
to offer its students an enriched, differentiated curriculum
through an interdisciplinary, problem-based approach. Students GRADE 8 REGISTRATION
currently enrolled in a gifted program, as well as students who On March 4, we will have our first opportunity to welcome
have demonstrated high academic achievement and have the students who will come to Mary Ward for grade 9 in
been accepted into the program, will explore various issues in September 2019. Each year, approximately 260 students
a cross-curricular framework. In cooperation with the subject join the Mary Ward community.
teacher and InsPirE program facilitators, students will be given
the opportunity to explore many of their subjects in depth with
special attention paid to the moral and ethical dimensions
relating to contemporary social, technological and global issues.
STUDY TIPS
Many students seem to experience anxiousness when they write tests or examinations. If
They will do so using a problem-based curriculum with special
you have studied methodically, as we suggest, there is a much greater chance that you
attention to honing teamworking skills. The course of study will
will approach a test calmly, confidently, and more importantly, with success.
be individualized to students’ strengths and interests, adhering
Before you study, it is important to know:
closely to the self-directed education principles upon which
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School was built.
WHAT YOU KNOW ALREADY
WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW
Both the administration and the staff of Mary Ward strongly
As you study, try the 4R method:
encourage the pursuit of academic excellence, support the
Review – go through notes, texts;
growth of creativity, and ultimately guide the development of
Record – write important notes;
Catholic beliefs and values. In accordance with the Toronto
Reduce – simplify ideas;
Catholic District School Board Mission Statement, the Mary
Reflect – think about ma jor topics, themes and form opinions.
Ward Catholic Secondary School InsPirE Program is committed
to encourage students to challenge themselves as they fulfill
their academic, personal, and spiritual potential as Christians in
today’s world. The InsPirE program will also facilitate the many
INTERNET GUIDELINES
There is a comprehensive Internet Usage Policy in the Student Agenda.
other enrichment opportunities available to students. Please review this Policy with your child. Every student and parent is required
These include: to sign the Toronto Catholic School Board Acceptable Use Policy. At Mary
• The yearly Model United Nations, Ward, we stress the importance of safe and productive computing.
• Destination Imagination,
• Creative Problem, Solving Competition
•
More details for these and other events will become available
throughout the school year. virtue of the month: LOVEfebruary
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1
college
applications due
2 day 2 3 day 3 4 day 4 5 day 5 6 day 6 7 8
deca provincials
grad photos
UNIT 9 TARGET extendeed ta b
DATE WARD #3
9 day A 10 day B 11 day 7 12 day 8 13 PA-DAY 14 15
grad photos
sac valentines
parent council day
meeting semi-formal NO SCHOOL
16 17 day 9 18 day 10 19 day 1 20 day 2 21 22
course selection
final 50 parent UNIT 10 TARGET
family day meeting DATE ext ta a ext ta a
23 day 3 24 day 4 25 day 5 26 day 6 27 day 7 28 29
black history
month celebration ash wednesday
extended ta b extended ta aMARCH
EXTRACURRICULAR LITERACY TEST
ACTIVITIES Tuesday March 31st, 2020, all grade 10 students
in the province will write the Ontario Secondary
The key to success and satisfaction in secondary School Literacy Test, conducted by EQAO. Passing
school is involvement and active participation. Mary this literacy test successfully is a graduation
MASTERY LEARNING Ward C.S.S. has a number of clubs and organizations
which provide the students with ways to demonstrate
requirement.
The test consists of a reading and writing
AT MARY WARD their talents and participate in life at Mary Ward. component. The reading questions measure
students’ skill in understanding and interpreting
Self-directed learning gives the student Over two-dozen boys’ and girls‘ teams compete in information.
the opportunity to learn at his/her own the fall, winter and spring athletic programs. In a In the writing component, students are asked
pace. As a result, it is presumed that the highly demanding academic program, our students to write a summary, a series of paragraphs
student will not engage in any form of have continued to balance their education and expressing an opinion, a newspaper-style report
evaluation for a unit of study until they extracurricular activities successfully. and an information paragraph. The writing tasks
are prepared. Thus, the probability that a The following lists a few of the activities offered: measure students’ skill in communicating ideas and
student will experience success is greatly information clearly within strict timelines.
increased. FALL SPORTS: Junior and Senior girls’ basketball, Boys’
Under normal circumstances, a student and girls’ cross country, open girls’ field hockey, golf,
may not proceed to a subsequent unit of boys’ soccer and Varsity boys’ volleyball.
study unless he/she achieves a minimum WINTER SPORTS: Boys’ and girls’ alpine skiing, Junior
of 60%. If the student is unsuccessful in and Senior boys’ basketball, Varsity boys’ hockey,
achieving 60%, the subject teacher in girls’ and boys’ swimming, Junior and Senior girls’
dialogue with the student, may consider volleyball and Varsity girls’ hockey.
the following options: SPRING SPORTS: Varsity boys’ soccer, Open girls’
soccer, Open girls’ softball, Open boys’ softball, Junior
(a) require the student to re-do the boys’ volleyball, Tennis, Girls’ and boys’ rugby and
evaluative activity; Girls’ and boys’ track and field.
b) require an alternate form of evaluation; Over 40% of our staff offer their time as coaches for
these teams.
c) require the student to re-do the entire Since 1985, Mary Ward has produced over twenty
unit of study; champions and numerous finalists at the local and
provincial levels. The Varsity teams provide the
(d) recommend a level change; opportunity for athletic competition among schools in
the Toronto District College Athletic Association.
(e) recommend that the student drop the
subject (according to school policy).
CELLPHONE AND ELECTRONICS
POLICY
VIRTUE OF The use of cellular phones is not permitted on school property during the
THE MONTH:
school day, when not in use for educational purposes. Cell phones must be kept out of sight and
inaudible or they will be confiscated. In the case of an emergency, parents are to call the Main Office
and the student will be paged.
FORGIVENESS The use of electronic devices is discouraged and not allowed where teachers deem them to be
disruptive. Students who don’t abide by this policy will have their device confiscated. It is unwise to
bring expensive items to school as the school cannot be responsible for stolen items.march
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
1 day 8 2 day 9 3 day 10 4 day 1 5 day 2 6 7
spirit week
sac civvies day
UNIT 11 TARGET last day to sudmit
plc schedule units with tests
DATE
8 day 3 9 day 4 10 day 5 11 day 6 12 day 7 13 14
gender justice week/ gr 9 phys ed ropes course
international gender justice last day to sudmit
women’s day civvies day units & write tests
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
march break
22 day 8 23 day 9 24 day 10 25 day 1 26 day 2 27 28
super ta interviews ->
UNIT 12 TARGET marketing fair greece/italy trip ->
DATE***
parent council extended ta b
meeting WARD #4
29 day 3 30 day C 31
super ta interviews ->
greece/italy trip ->
OSSLT
*** march 24: OCAS/OUAC unit 11 deadlinebecause we believe...
april
In the worth and dignity of all human persons, we, the members of the Mary Ward school
community, declare the following:
We affirm the multicultural dimension of our community; prejudice, stereotyping, and jokes
and language which insult or ridicule another culture or race, are not acceptable to us. We
pledge our commitment to raise awareness to realize we have a problem, and to change
our old ways.
We affirm the full equality of persons, male and female, stereotyping, negative language,
and attitudes which see women as inferior to men, or which expect men to be “macho,”
are not acceptable to us. We pledge our commitment to raise awareness to realize we
have a problem, and to change our old ways.
We affirm that the hope of humanity lies in peace and reconciliation. Physical and
emotional violence, gossip, bullying and selfish behaviour are not acceptable to us. We
pledge our commitment to raise awareness to realize we have a problem, and to change
our old ways.
We, the members of the Mary Ward community, declare our willingness to continue the
dramatic productions many positive things we have been doing to build a better society. When abuses occur, we
pledge that we will act with courage and concern to stop negative behaviour.
Each year, the Dramatic Arts Department stages a ma jor We make our commitment to this declaration in the name of Jesus, who modelled this
production. Over the years, our students have produced behaviour and whose Spirit guides our actions.
various comedies, contemporary dramas, Broadway
musicals, westerns, mysteries and Shakespearean plays.
1986- Hassle in the Castle 2002- The Music Man Chaplincy services
1986- Goliath Jazz 2003- The Outsiders As Christians, we are challenged to be visible witnesses who inspire others to live the Gospel
1987- It’s Springtime 2004- Crazy For You in their personal lives and as a faith community. Youth ministry seeks to draw young people to
Charlie Brown 2005- The Three Musketeers responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community. As teenagers
1989- Bye Bye Birdie 2006- Guys and Dolls confront numerous opposing pressures and influences, they are often in need of support and
1990- Picnic 2007- Treasure Island guidance. Responding to these needs within the Christian community is the basic objective
1992- Godspell 2008- Footloose of our school Chaplaincy Department.
1993- Fiddler on the Roof 2009- Aladdin The Chaplaincy Team provides a guiding light by assisting the community of Mary Ward in
1993- Romeo and Juliet 2010- Leader of the Pack recognizing and celebrating God’s presence and in affirming the traditions and practices of
1994- Oklahoma 2011- Around the World in the Church within the school. Students are welcome to consult with the Chaplaincy members
1995- The Women 80 Days at any time.
1995- West Side Story 2012- Big! The Chaplaincy Team is responsible for coordinating daily prayer and school liturgies,
1996- Guys and Dolls 2013- Ceasar and Cleo retreats, communicating with local churches, volunteer requests, and social justice awareness.
1996- The Government 2014- Oklahoma! Students are invited to become involved in leading prayer, scripture reading, drama, music,
Inspector 2015- Tom Sawyer peer ministry, volunteer, and retreat work.
1997- Leader of the Pack 2016- The Music Man The Chaplaincy Team coordinates a day of reflection for each student.
1999- Forty-Second Street 2017- Robin Hood Throughout the year, the whole school gathers in prayer to celebrate religious feasts and
2000- Bye Bye Birdie 2018- 9 to 5 special occasions.
2001- Sparks in the Park 2019- Baskerville: A
Sherlock Holmes
Mystery
virtue of the month: justiceapril
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
day 4 1 day 5 2 day 6 3 4
Super TA interviews ->
greece/italy trip
world autism day sharelife civvies
5 day 7 6 day 8 7 day 9 8 day 10 9 10 11
Super TA interviews ->
Holy Week
UNIT 13 TARGET international day report card Good Friday
DATE of pink distribution no school
12 13 day 1 14 day C-5 15 day 2 16 day 3 17 18
Super TA interviews
parent teacher
interviews
Easter Monday
no school 7pm parent easter liturgy
council meeting
19 day 4 20 day 5 21 day 6 22 day 7 23 day 8 24 25
musical production week/ earth week
UNIT 14 TARGET plc schedule
DATE
extended ta b Green Quest musical musical musical
play preview Civvies Day performance performance performance
26 day 9 27 day 10 28 day 1 29 day 2 30
deca internationals- Nashville Tenessee
extended ta b
W.A.R.D #5STUDENT ACTIVITY COUNCIL
Student Activity Council (SAC) is a student-elected organization
that represents the Mary Ward student body. Throughout the
MAY
year, SAC does many spirit-building events. It organizes school
dances, semi-formals, Spirit Week, lunch activities, ceremonies
and other school events. SAC also does good for the community
VISUAL ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND
through civvies days. The money collected is used to support
numerous teams, clubs, and a variety of charities.
TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
May 4th- 8th, 2020
Each spring, a new student council is elected. Two staff
members, along with an administrator, work closely with the The Annual Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Visual Art Communications and
council as moderators ensuring they follow the constitution, Technology Exhibition is held in the spring for one week.
fulfill their required duties, and offering advice about how best
to positively contribute to the life of our school. Every year, over a hundred installations including paintings, sculptures, photographs,
graphic arts, robotics, videos, and a myriad of creative zany things are composed,
If you have any concerns, questions, comments or suggestions, produced, and displayed by our students. Throughout the week, the Mary Ward
feel free to contact SAC at: community welcomes visitors, including students from our elementary and high schools
marywardsac@gmail.com. from across the city to view this one-of-a-kind show. The general public and media are
invited to our opening night which occurs on the Monday of the week.
FITNESS CENTRE
The Mary Ward Fitness Club is a weight-training program that utilizes our school’s terrific
weight room. Open after school, Monday through Thursday, the club is accessible to
all Mary Ward students who are looking to improve their stamina, strength and self-
confidence.
uniform and dress code
“... Students shall come to school neat, clean and appropriately dressed according to
the approved specifications and the components of dress, at all times ... A student who
does not conform to the requirements of the Code, as set out in the Board approved
Code of Student Behaviour, shall be subject to the sanctions for persistent opposition
to authority ...”
TCDSB Policy Register S.M.01
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
COMPASSIONmay
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
day 3 1 2
deca internationals- nashville, tennessee
3 day 4 4 day 5 5 day 6 6 day 7 7 day 8 8
art show & mental health week
national day
of action of
awareness
for missing UNIT 15 TARGET
angel foundation and murded
civvies day indigenous DATE
women
10 day 9 11 day 10 12 day 1 13 day C-6 14 day 2 15 16
extended ta b
sac elections spring concert
17 18 day 3 19 day 4 20 day 5 21 day 6 22 23
parent council UNIT 16 TARGET
victoria day meeting DATE
24 day 7 25 day 8 26 day 9 27 day 10 28 day C 29 30
closing liturgy
sac bbq
last day to submit
units with tests civvies day
31JUNE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT WARD
Unlike other summer school sites, Mary Ward summer school program is a CONTINUATION
GRADUATION of the regular program.
In line with our philosophy of continuous progress education, mastery learning, and our
Graduation ceremonies are held each year at the end of June for vision of a success-oriented student’s program, summer school at Mary Ward enables
students who have successfully completed the Ontario Ministry of students to bring to completion some courses in which they may have experienced
Education diploma requirements. some difficulty during the regular academic year. Only Mary Ward students may enter
Staff and students gather to celebrate this accomplishment at the this program.
graduates’ Mass and Luncheon. The next day, a formal graduation Mary Ward students may apply for acceptance to summer school if they have 12 units
ceremony is held for students, parents and staff where many of the completed in a course by June 4th. A unit is only considered completed if any associated
awards are presented, including: The Mary Ann O’Leary Award, the test has been written. Registration forms must be signed by the student, parent or
OECTA Toronto Secondary Unit Award; the Loretto Sisters Award; guardian, the school Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Students may take up to 3 courses
the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, the Governor General’s Award, for a total of 24 units.
the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Award, the University Courses taken during the Summer School Session at Mary Ward MUST be completed
of Toronto Book Award, the DeRose Award of Merit, the Halpern’s during the 4-week program or a course failure will result
Award, the Trustee’s award and the Legacy Award.
ATHLETIC BANQUET
CONDITIONAL ZERO POLICY June 12, 2020
Each year, Mary Ward recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of our student
At three checkpoints throughout the year (units 4 , 8 and 12) athletes with a banquet that is held at the end of the academic year. After dinner, the
when students are NOT “on track” with their Target Dates and no staff and students honour the achievements of our talented athletes and recognize the
extenuating circumstance is present, the subject teacher will enter MVPs and MIPs for each sport, the Mary Ward Athletic letter recipients, the midget, junior
a Conditional Zero for any unit or parts of units that are incomplete and senior Athletes of the Year, and the winners of the Alumni Spirit award.
at those checkpoint dates.
EQAO GR9 MATHEMATICS
The Teacher Advisor will continue to monitor and intervene on
behalf of students whose extenuating circumstances or particular
learning needs may exempt them from this process. These
Conditional Zero checkpoint dates are published in the school TESTING
agenda. The Grade 9 EQAO Mathematics assessment—
As a result of a Conditional Zero, the student’s running average which will be written in mid-June this
will be temporarily affected and the next TA interview form which year—is based on the current Grade 9
comes home will reflect this change. The student is expected Ontario curriculum. It provides detailed
to immediately consult with the subject teacher and make information about student achievement
arrangements to discuss and submit the incomplete work. in four content areas: a) Number
As soon as the work is submitted and marked, the Conditional Zero Sense and Algebra, b) Relationships,
will be removed and the running average will reflect the newly c) Analytic Geometry and d)
submitted work. Measurement and Geometry. The
We encourage students to remove the Conditional Zeros as soon assessment also provides data on
as they are able. It is not intended that these Conditional Zeros are student performance in the four
ever permanent. categories of achievement. These
categories are a) Knowledge and
virtue of the Understanding, b) Thinking, Inquiry
and Problem solving, c) Application
month: FAITH
and d) Communication.june
sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
day 1 1 day 2 2 day 3 3 day 4 4 day A 5 6
UNIT 17 TARGET
DATE
parent council last day to hand
final dinner in units and write
wolverine run meeting tests
7 day B 8 day C 9 day C 10 day C 11 12 13
tutorial day
exam days
eqao boot camp
partial exam day athletic banquet
tutorial day eqao math test
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
exam days
21 22 23 PA-DAY 24 PA-DAY 25 PA-DAY 26 27
exam days
grad liturgy & grad ceremony
breakfast prom
28 29 30MARY WARD: HER LIFE AND LEGACY
(1585 - 1645) By Mary Madigan, The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, www.ibvm.org
early life contemplative spirit imprisonment
Born in 1585 into a devoted Catholic family in Mary Ward taught by example and words. Act Criticized and vilified for her efforts to expand the
Yorkshire, from childhood, Mary Ward knew religious “without fear ... in quiet confidence that God will role of religious women in spreading the faith, Mary
persecution, not unlike trouble spots in today’s do His will in the confusion.” Her unwavering was imprisoned by Church officials who called her a
world: raids, imprisonment, execution. Frequently fidelity to “that which God would” was nourished dangerous heretic. Her work was destroyed and her
separated from her family for her own protection, by deep contemplative prayer. To Mary, God was sisters scattered by her clerical enemies in whom
Mary was inspired by their steadfast heroism. the “Friend of all friends.” She lived her fidelity even the Pope, Urban VIII, found “malice and folly.”
with a cheerfulness and a passion for the truth. Never abandoning her trust in God’s guidance, she
died near York in 1645 during the Cromwellian Civil
Voctaion War. To the end she trusted totally that what God had
At age 15 Mary Ward was called to become a active apostalate asked of her would be accomplished in the future.
religious person. Since religious communities had What may seem to us ordinary was startling in
been dispersed decades previously in England, and her time. Mary had no pattern to follow when she
on the continent cloistered life was the only option
for women at that time, she left England to become
established her community for women, except the
life and work followed by men among the Jesuits.
anniversary
a Poor Clare. Through special graced insights, God Celebrations in 2009-2010 marked the
She sought to empower women to fulfill whatever
showed her that she was to do something different. 400th anniversary of the establishment of
part God called them to play, as did the women
the community of Loretto Sisters (IBVM).
in the Acts of the Apostles. Her concern for the
Celebrations were world-wide and included
st. omer
poor she manifested in the free schools which
our Mary Ward Catholic S. S. community.
she established, in nursing the sick and visiting
prisoners when possible. Her Protestant neighbours
Leaving the Poor Clares, Mary worked in disguise
attested her love for the poor and her perseverance
to preserve the Catholic faith in England before
in helping them. Her concept of freedom for
founding at St. Omer (now northern France) a
community of active sisters in 1609. Without cloister,
her community, externally form cloisters, choir,
habit, and rule by men, and internally in the
toronto catholic
she and her companions educated young women,
helped persecuted and imprisoned Catholics, and
ability to “refer all to God,” enabled her to live
undeterred by adversity, never deviating from the
district school
spread the word of God in places priests could
not go. The Sisters lived and worked openly on
way God called her. She invited her followers to
“become lovers of truth and workers of justice.”
board
the continent, but secretly in England to nurture
Ward 7 Trustee: Michael Del Grande
the faith by responding to need and opportunity.
mike.delgrande@tcdsb.org
approbation
f i rst foundations Not until 1909 did the Church recognize Mary Ward
designed by:
as the founder of the IBVM. Much later, Pope Pius XII
Many who knew Mary Ward, from bishops and acknowledged her as a pioneer for women’s role
monarchs to simple people she served, admired in the church ministry outside the cloister. In her
her courage and generosity. She traveled Europe autobiography, Mary Ward promised her sisters Jamie Edghill and
on foot, in dire poverty, frequently ill, founding and those who come to know her through them: “All
schools in the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Austria, shall be able to perform in heaven or on earth, they
Cassandra Cascone
and what is today, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. may freely challenge as their due and my promise.”You can also read
