At Father Fénelon Catholic School, it is our mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education. We recognize our call to love and serve from our Master teacher Jesus Christ, and we are committed to creating a Catholic learning community under the protection of Mother Mary.
The Catholic Graduate Expectations are our foundation as we strive for academic excellence and the acknowledgement of those who achieve it. We recognize God as the source of all life and actively work to focus on social issues within our local and global communities.
We celebrate the diversity within our community with a collaborative approach to learning, in cooperation with parents, the Catholic faith community, and other organizations that recognize the value of our mission. Within the context of Catholic teaching and Sacramental living, our school community strives to demonstrate respect and reverence for all life, thus nurturing a safe, Christian environment for the entire school community.
| School Year Calendar |
| Our Board's School Year Calendar is now available. Please subscribe to our school calendar web page to receive the latest updates and emails on upcoming events and activities happening at school. |
| Child Care Provider |
| We are pleased to partner with the YMCA to provide before and after school care at Father Fénelon Catholic School. Call our child care partner at 905-420-2343 to learn more about our services. |
| School Hours |
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Our school hours are as follows: 9:00 a.m. - Entrance Bell |
| School Prayer |
| God our Father, keep us safe at Father Fénelon Catholic School. Guide our hands, feet and voices as we use our special gifts to follow your Son, Jesus. Let us make our school a peaceful place, where everyone is welcome, and friendship and knowledge grow. May we continue in the footsteps of Father Fénelon as faithful servants of Jesus and good examples to others. Father Fénelon, Pray for Us. |
| Our History |
| In September 2013, Father Fénelon Catholic School opened its doors as a new school community welcoming members of the former communities of Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School. |
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| Mission Statement |
| With Jesus Christ as our inspiration, we come together to create an inclusive learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development of our Catholic Learning Community. |
| School's Colours |
| Our school colours are orange and black. |
| Patron Saint |
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Father Fénelon Catholic School named after an educator who gave up a life of wealth and comfort to become a priest and missionary. The Durham Catholic District School Board recently approved the consolidation of Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Schools. Following that, a community consultation process involving staff, students, families and the Naming of Schools Committee took place, and the name Father Fénelon Catholic School was chosen for the school, effective this September. Father Fénelon is marked in the board's history as the first educator to set foot in the Greater Toronto Area, and is credited with establishing the first Catholic school in Ontario on the shores of what is now known as Frenchman's Bay. |
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Philosophy |
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As Catholic educators, we live according to our Father's code and to lead our students, by example, to live the basic truths of the gospel message. This is an awesome, yet inspiring challenge which we share with the parents of our young men and women. Children learn what they live. Each day we have the opportunity to teach our students:
However, a person cannot give what he or she does not have. Unless we are living the Gospel message, we cannot lead our students to do so. There are many hallmarks of a Catholic educator, including:
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| Student Agenda |
| Read our student agenda for information on school procedures, dress code, and more. |
| Links |
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Below are links to resources to help you achieve success while at Father Fénelon Catholic School. |
| Contact Us |
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We welcome your questions, comments and concerns. Principal: Manuela Michelin |
