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At St. Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School, we are committed to developing and celebrating the unique gifts of every student. We strive to provide each student with the opportunity to develop their potential intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students to their full potential by providing:

• Leadership in the shared responsibility for education that exists among schools, students, families, parishes and the community.

• A safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community.

• Role models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teachings and beliefs.

• Guidance in what students need to learn.

• Instruction in the learning process itself.

• Religious, academic, and technological instruction.

• Integration of Catholic, Christian beliefs into the total learning experience.

• Feedback on students' proficiency and performance.

We envision students who:

• Are formed in the Catholic faith.

• Apply Christian values to life's opportunities, challenges and choices.

• Pursue academic excellence.

• Demonstrate relevant knowledge and ability.

• Display self-esteem and self-respect.

• Strive to be the best they can be.

• Demonstrate skills for developing and maintaining personal and family wellness.

• Demonstrate global perspective and community responsibility.

St. Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School is committed to Catholic education in an environment which fosters prayer, reflection, acts of charity and public manifestation of our faith: liturgies, masses, mission projects, celebration of feast days, prominent displays of sacred objects such as statues, pictures, crucifixes and the Christmas crib.

A high priority of the school is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. The behaviour code is driven by respect for others and the development of each child's full potential. Particular attention is paid to the safe arrival of the students. Communication with the home to ensure accurate record-keeping is a well established routine. The peace education program is taught in all the grades. It is a holistic approach to human interaction and teaches the children non-violent ways to deal with conflict, and to live peacefully with each other.

In addition to the regular program, our school provides many activities: computer club, W5H, art club, art therapy program, St. Bruno / St. Raymond after-school program, concerts, drama presentations, field trips, charitable activities, fund-raisers, involvement in community initiatives, choir, chess club, house leagues and team sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross-country, mini-tennis, track and field and floor hockey.

There are many in-services for the teachers to ensure that we are in compliance with ministry directives. New classroom materials are available to support the initiatives. There is a pilot math program in the primary division. New computers are on order and the school is working with the computer resource person to develop a school computer plan. The computer lab is in daily use. The parent teacher association has supported the initiatives through fundraising and volunteer efforts.

Program outcomes are designed to match both the collective and individual learning needs of the students. Children with special needs have access to:

• Special education programs.

• Enrichment programs.

• Peer tutoring.

• Small group or individual instruction.

• Cooperative learning activities.

As a school community, we have a common goal to provide our students with the education that will best prepare them to live successfully and responsibly in a complex and changing world. As the needs of the students change, so will the programs offered at St. Bruno / St. Raymond be modified to respond to those needs.

The first few years of life at St. Bruno Catholic School were full of excitement and change. The school began as an outgrowth of St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School with six portables in their school yard. We were officially recognized as a separate entity and given the name St. Bruno in March 1974.

September 1975 found us needing more space. Students in kindergarten were at St. Mary of the Angels Church basement, grades 1 to 3 were at St. Patrick's (St. George and College), and grades 4 to 8 were at St. Paul's (Queen and Parliament).

In March of 1976, the students were moved to the portable school on Melita Avenue, where they remained for the next four-and-a-half years, still in a state of growth.

Finally, in December 1980, the present barrier-free building at 402 Melita Crescent was opened. To this day, the school building remains a well-designed learning facility.

St. Bruno was born about 1038 AD in Cologne, Germany. With the help of six companions he began the Carthusian order of monks. This order was a strict, contemplative grouping. After six years, St. Bruno was called to assist Pope Urban II with his reforms. He founded a branch of the order of Calabria and spent the rest of his life in a combination of the quiet, contemplative life and the very active assistance which he rendered to the pope. His feast day is October 6.

St. Raymond was born in 1175 at Penafort, Catalonia. He devoted much of his life to helping the poor. The famous incident which is recounted in the story of Raymond's life took place when he went with King James to Majorca. The King dismissed Raymond's request to return home. Relying on his faith and love of God, Raymond walked on the waves to his ship, spread his cloak to make a sail, made the sign of the cross then sailed to the distance harbour of Barcelona.

He continued to devote his life to the poor, thinking that poverty may well be the pathway to heaven. St. Raymond's feast day is celebrated on January 7. St. Raymond Catholic School is an inner-city school which was opened in 1964. Over its more than 50 year history, it has educated and nurtured thousands of children from many diversified cultural backgrounds.

In the name and spirit of our patron saint, we exercise and strengthen our Catholic faith through our traditions such as school masses, peace education and shared events with members of our school community.