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Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (Toronto)
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Notre Dame High School is an all girls Roman Catholic
secondary school
in Toronto founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame. Known for their dramatic arts, and specialties in math and science. Notre Dame is the "Sister School" of Neil McNeil
High School located not far from Notre Dame. It is a school renowned for its elaborate and spirited school assemblies
and tight knit community. Notre Dame's patron saint is Marguerite Bourgeoys
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Exalt its noble spirit, it ne'er shall perish.
Raise high its duple colours, to show the glory of Notre Damian girlhood in song and story.
Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Notre Dame, our hearts are yours, Your majesty and honour our love assures.
Beloved Alma Mater, Our Lady's Bower. May she love you, bless you, keep you. E'er in her power.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
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High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Toronto founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame. Known for their dramatic arts, and specialties in math and science. Notre Dame is the "Sister School" of Neil McNeil
Neil McNeil
Neil McNeil was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver from 1910 to 1912 and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto from 1912 to 1934.-Early life:...
High School located not far from Notre Dame. It is a school renowned for its elaborate and spirited school assemblies
School assembly
A school assembly is a gathering of all or part of a school in order to communicate information and share learning experiences....
and tight knit community. Notre Dame's patron saint is Marguerite Bourgeoys
Marguerite Bourgeoys
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys was the founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame.- Biography :...
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Tradition
The most notable tradition that has been held at Notre Dame since it opened in 1941 are the white dresses that are worn at the Prom. Though many senior students in the past have fought with the parent council to change, it has yet to happen. This standing tradition brings class and elegance to Notre Dame's Prom.School song
We sing of Notre Dame, the school we cherish.Exalt its noble spirit, it ne'er shall perish.
Raise high its duple colours, to show the glory of Notre Damian girlhood in song and story.
Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Notre Dame, our hearts are yours, Your majesty and honour our love assures.
Beloved Alma Mater, Our Lady's Bower. May she love you, bless you, keep you. E'er in her power.
Events
- 12 Days of Christmas
- Academic Awards and Honor Roll Breakfast
- Activity Day
- Art's Night
- Athletic Banquet
- Biennial Multicultural Day
- Black History MonthBlack History MonthBlack History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of Africa. Since 1976, it is observed annually in the United States and Canada in February, while in the United Kingdom it is observed in October...
- Christmas Baskets
- Dance Off
- Drama
- Girl's Night Out
- Grade Nine Orientation
- HalloweenHalloweenHallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
- Semi-Formal
- Spirit Week
- Walk-A-Thon
Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track
- Volleyball
Clubs
- Art Club
- Chaplaincy
- CSUNA
- Dance
- ESP
- Junior/Senior Band
- Knitting
- Me to WeMe to WeMe to We is a for-profit, self-described social enterprise founded in 2008 by brothers Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger that provides socially responsible products and services and donates 50% of its profits to charity Free The Children....
- Reach
- Step
- Safe Haven