Current Events

Regional Arts Program Acceptances:

The acceptances are now posted for those grade 8's who auditioned for the Regional Arts Program.  Click on the link below to access the lists from the Centre for the Arts home page.

Semester Two Class Time Changes:

Semester two will bring slightly altered class times in an effort to standardize times across the board.  This will not affect the instructional time that students have in their classes! Please also note that all school buses will run at the same schedule as semester one.

Period 1:     8:12 - 9:30

Period 2:     9:35-10:50

Period 3(A): 10:55-11:35

Period 3(B): 11:35-12:15

Period 3(C): 12:15-12:55

Period 4:     1:00-2:15

Semester One Report Cards:
Friday, February 10

Semester One final reports will be sent home with students on Friday, February 10, 2012. Students will receive them in their Period 1 Home Room.

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Wednesday, February 8 - Saturday, February 11

The Drama Department presents this scintillating comedy in our own Brian Dunn Theatre. Tickets now on sale for $8 - don't delay!

Synergy Music Rising Star Talent Show:
Sunday, April 22

All students interested in auditioning for this show should check out the information below.  Auditions begin in February and the show will take place on April 22, 2012 at the Lester B Pearson Theatre in Brampton.  Show them your talent Aquinas!!

Past Events

Aquinas Pictures Page

Want to see pictures from sports, arts and other Aquinas events, check out:

Night of the Stars
December 14

Grade 9 to 12 Pathway and Open students presented 32 dance selections at the Mississauga's Living Arts Centre. Here are some Pictures.

The Art Show
December 9

The second annual art show featured paintings, sculpture, sketches, graphic design, photography and media arts presentations in our cafeteria. Here are some Pictures.

Christmas Concert
December 8

The music department presented a wide variety of Christmas and other music, featuring the Junior Band, Women's Chorale, Stage Band, Concert Choir, Senior Band and Chamber Choir. Here are some Pictures.

Steel Magnolias
November 16-19

The St. Thomas Aquinas Drama Department presents the Robert Harling play, set exclusively in a Louisiana beauty parlor, where six female characters compare their lives and their menfolk, presented in the Brian Dunn Theatre. Here are Pictures.

Academic Awards Night
November 17

On Thursday, November 17th, the Academic Awards Night distributed awards for top achievement in every area of study at St. Thomas Aquinas. Congratulations to all the award winners.

Top Academic Graduates 2010-2011
June 29

At the 2011 graduation in June, the top three scholars of the graduating year were celebrated and rewarded for their hard work and high level of achievement.

Social Justice Message for Catholic Students

Here's a message of social justice for Catholic Secondary Students from the Catholic Bishops of Canada. Click below ...

Uniforms on Backorder

This is a reminder that the new uniform is in full effect for all Aquinas students.  This means that all of our students should have the black pants and burgundy rugby shirt from R. J. McCarthy. 

Families who are experiencing financial hardship are asked to contact their appropriate Vice-Principal.

Kiss and Ride and Bus Loading Changes

Access to Bus Information

Please click on the links below for the latest information regarding integrated ridership for bused students.

To access information regarding bussing eligibility please follow the steps below. 

* Access the http://businfo.stopr.ca
* click "student login"
* Enter your child's OEN number, street address number, school, and grade (please note that the OEN number appears on the report card)
* click "login"

Please click on the link below for information on how eligibility is determined.

As of October 7th, all courtesy seat applications have been processed.  Students who have received a courtesy seat will be notified on Tues. Oct. 11, 2011.  Courtesy forms will no longer be accepted, as all buses are now full.  Thanks!

Parents' Corner

To all our parents, make sure you check out the School Council section of the website.  There you will find updated information from the Catholic School Council, as well as a section just for you called "Parents' Corner".  Here we post information related to parenting teens as well as upcoming information sessions.

Homework Help Initiative

This September, the Ministry of Education and the Independent Learning Centre will launch "Homework Help"; a website for all Math students in grades 7 through 10. To access the site, students simply log-on at Homework Help and using an interactive chat room, they can obtrain personalized tutoring from a certified Ontario Math Teacher.  Chats take place Sunday to Thursday between the hours of 5:30 to 9:30 pm.

Accident Insurance Coverage

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school activities.  You may purchase coverage for your child at www.insuremykids.com or by calling toll free at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437).

For other important information please use the appropriate tabs on the main navigation bar at the top of this page.