About
History
Past principals and vice principals of St. Francis school include:
Hap Shantz 1971 - 1982
Al Wilke 1982, Principal - 1989
Josephine Scott, Principal 1989 - 1992
Mike Noonan, Principal 1992 - 1996
Art Connolly, Principal 1996 - 1998
Abbey Densmore, Principal 1998 - 2000
Nancy Tucker, Principal 2000 - 2002
Jim Furfaro, Principal 2002 - 2005
Joanne Basso, Principal 2005 - 2013
Corey Malone, Principal 2013 -2019
Renee Waterfield, Principal 2019-Present
Frank Cecchetto, Vice principal 1998 - 2000
Andrew Finoro, Vice principal 2000 - 2003
David Marcoccia, Vice principal 2003- 2006
David Mencfeld, Vice principal 2006 - 2009
Robert Furfaro, Vice principal 2009 - 2012
In 1971, the community celebrated the opening of St. Francis of Assisi School. Due to a fire in December 1978, students and staff were relocated to St. Joseph School and St. Stanislaus School. Extensive repairs and renovations were completed and in September 1979 students and staff were relocated back at St. Francis of Assisi School. In 1998, the School Board decided to consolidate the St. Francis of Assisi School community with the St. Joseph School community. Mrs. Nancy Tucker, principal and Mr. Andrew Finoro, vice principal administered the two school sites. As of September 2002, students living in the St. Francis School boundary attend the new St. Francis of Assisi School on Imperial Road.
Our Mission Statement
We, the staff and students of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, will strive to grow spiritually, socially and intellectually in our faith community; providing an atmosphere for learning that is safe, attractive, pleasant and educational.
Central to our existence is the student. Our nurturing and guidance will help each child to develop dignity and self-worth while exposing them to a variety of experiences promoting skills and talents and an appreciation of the uniqueness of self and others.
We invite parents to be our partners to make the vision of child as gift a reality and to foster in each student a life-long love of learning.
We acknowledge our commitment to the community, working together with parish and home to mould young minds into future leaders of society exemplifying a life of Christian values.
In an atmosphere of mutual respect and support we will encourage the development of each others unique gifts from God, promoting professional growth and sharing as educators of youth.
Viewing ourselves as valued members of St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, we trust in the security and acceptance of our school family, openly taking risks without fear of ridicule.
The common thread weaving through our curriculum is our Catholic Christian values providing perspective and direction in our daily lives.
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
September 2003 (Reviewed April, 2007)
Area enclosed by:
Starting point: CNR tracks at Hanlon Expressway (just south of Paisley Rd.)
- West following CNR tracks to city limits.
- North on City limits to Speedvale Ave.
- West on Speedvale Ave. to Guelph/Woolwich Townline
- South on Guelph-Woolwich Townline to Niska Rd.
- East on Niska Rd. to Speed River
- North following Speed River to Hanlon Expressway
- North on Hanlon Expressway to CNR tracks just south of Paisley Rd.
Please Note:
1) Unless otherwise noted, the home school is the one on the same side of the street as the residence.
2) Boundaries are subject to change. Please verify with school or board office.