St. Michael Catholic Academy, Thornhill

St. Michael Catholic Academy
Address
41 Simonston Boulevard Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4R6 Canada
Information
School type	Elementary School
Motto	"Go dragons!" or "Dream, Believe, Achieve"
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
School board	York Catholic District School Board
Area trustee	Carol Cotton, Frank Alexander
Principal	Ms.MacDonald
Vice principal	Mr.Comiskey
Grades	JK-8
Enrollment	Roughly 300
Language	English
Colour(s)	Navy Blue, White
Mascot	Dragon
Website	sml.ycdsb.ca
Last updated: August 15, 2011

Saint Michael Catholic Academy is an art-focused school in Thornhill, Ontario. This Roman Catholic school is operated by the York District Catholic School Board.

School building

There are two parts to the school building. The first part near Simonston Boulevard, has two stories to it. Within the main building, there are art rooms, music rooms, library, and other classrooms. The outer portable classrooms contains Grade 6s classrooms, and drama classes.

The school, like other school in York Region, is divided in four divisions, the kindergarten division (Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten); primary division (Grades 1-3); junior division (Grades 4-6); and intermediate division (Grades 7-8). The school is especially renowned for its art room.

Rotations

Saint Michael Catholic Academy offers special rotary system. Unlike other schools in York Region, the school has a 6-day rotation system. This was to help the students to be well prepared for high schools. In rotaries, students are required to take courses like visual arts, music, and drama.

Very strong support is provided to the many students learning English as a Second Language.

Renovations

Saint Michael Catholic Academy is currently being demolished for its brand new building that's set to be ready in September 2012. The Re-location for September 2011 will be located at 150 Henderson Avenue in the old building of Woodland Public School. The School hours will be from 9:15am to 3:45pm.

Feeder schools

Most Grade 8s will go to St. Robert Catholic High School located at 8101 Leslie Street.

School parish

The school's parish is Good Shephard Church, adjacent to the school. Students walk there every month to attend school masses. Every three months or so, students also have an opportunity to visit the church for reconcilliation.

School events

Scholastic Book Fair
Out-of-town excursions
Civvies Day
School Masses
Parent-Teacher Interview
Curriculum Night
school play

Notable Alumni

Paul McGuire, host on Canada's CMT network

Elementary schools in York Region, Ontario

East Gwillimbury:	Holland Landing P.S.

Markham:	All Saints Catholic E.S. Armadale P.S. Ashton Meadows P.S. Boxwood Public School Buttonville Public School Central Park P.S. Coledale Public School David Suzuki Public School E.T Crowle Public School Franklin Street Public School John McCrae Public School Legacy Public School Little Rouge Public School Mother Teresa C.E.S. Reesor Park Public School Roy H. Crosby Public School San Lorenzo Ruiz C.E.S. St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School Unionville Public School Unionville Meadows Public School William Berczy P.S. William Armstrong Public School

Richmond Hill:	Académie de la Moraine Academy for Gifted Children Crosby Heights P.S.

Thornhill:	Associated Hebrew School Forest Run P.S Henderson Avenue P.S. Pushkin Private School Rosedale Heights P.S. St. Michael Catholic Academy Westminster P.S. Yorkhill E.S.

Aurora:	Aurora Senior P.S.

Whitchurch–Stouffville:	Whitchurch Highlands P.S.

Woodbridge:	Vellore Woods P.S. Woodbridge P.S.

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