2645 Donald St. E. Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5X5 | 807.577.1835 | Fax: 807.473.1923 |
Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas!
What makes our school different and unparalleled?
- Dedicated and passionate educators
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff and administration
- High academic achievement, resulting in test scores above the provincial average
- A welcoming environment, open to all religions and faith backgrounds – where spirituality and faith are expressed candidly
- Deep Learning experiences and incredible learning opportunities!
- Our school cultivates inclusivity, spirituality and a love of learning. We offer our students a place to grow and thrive – honing their passions while providing them with valuable learning opportunities.
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Contact Us!
Important Numbers:
Main Office: 807.577.1835
Fax: 807.473.1923
Our Administration:
Antonella Lysak, Principal
St. Thomas is a Catholic School dedicated to providing excellent education which combines academic excellence with a concern for the development of the whole child.
Grant me, O Lord my God,
A mind to know you,
A heart to seek you,
Wisdom to find you,
Conduct pleasing to you,
Faithful perseverance in waiting for you,
And a hope of finally embracing you.Amen.
~ Hαʅʅσɯҽҽɳ Fυɳ ~ 🎃
Our students had a wonderful time yesterday participating in Halloween activities! Between pumpkin carving, costume parades and dancing the afternoon away, students and staff felt the Halloween spirit!
We truly appreciate all of the fundraising efforts students and families put forth to make this event possible! Stay tuned for pictures of our grand prize winners! 📷
#halloweenfun #tbcdsb #tbcschools #danceathon
~ Hαρρყ Hαʅʅσɯҽҽɳ ~ 🦇
Hαρρყ Hαʅʅσɯҽҽɳ from St. Thomas Aquinas School! Our superheroes, villains and princesses are currently dancing the afternoon away!
More photos coming soon! Stay tuned! 📷
#tbcdsb #happyhalloween #catholicschools #tbcschools
~ 𝒞𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝐹𝒶𝓁𝓁 ~ 🍂🍁
Students in Mrs. Start’s Grade 6 class participated in a Colours of Fall Visual Arts activity. Using painters tape, the students formed their beautiful trees. Different art media was used to paint the trees, offering unique textures and effects. The students learned that watercolour creates a soft, transparent wash that is perfect for blending autumn colours. Acrylic paint, creates a bold and vibrant colour with the option of thicker textures. The use of warm hues like orange, red, yellow, and brown portrays the changing leaves.
This Visual Arts project captures the essence of fall’s vibrant and warm tones while allowing creative expression with different painting techniques. Swipe to see the student’s beautiful paintings! Way to go Knights!
#tbcdsb #visualarts #catholicschool #tbcschools
~ 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡 𝔾𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕤 ~ 🇵🇹🇮🇹
Last week, students in Mrs. Smiley’s Grade 2 class and Mrs. DeGagne’s Grade 2/3 class walked to the International Friendship Gardens. This excursion was an excellent opportunity for our students to visit the monuments that represent many ethnic groups in the Thunder Bay area. This activity aligns with our Social Studies unit - Heritage and Identity. Many students were excited when they saw their own families country of origin represented. Upon return to the school students had the opportunity to write about their learning experience.
Students were also thankful for the beautiful weather!
#tbcdsb #friendshipgardens #catholicschools
~ 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣 𝔹𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝔾𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕪 ~ 🎨
On Friday, October 25th, Mrs. Start’s Grade 6 students participated in a tour and a workshop at the @thunderbayartgallery. The tour included four exhibitions created by local artists focusing on many different media and themes. At the conclusion of the tour, students discovered the art piece they felt most connected to and had the chance to create their own unique sketch. After the tour, students attended a workshop called, Art in Disguise. It was inspired by one of the local artists in the exhibition, Colin Davis. Students used a monochromatic palette to learn colour mixing, values, and shape to create a camouflage design that integrated a northern symbol.
Curriculum connections for this tour and the workshop include; Visual Arts, Social Studies, and History. The experience was vibrant and engaging, offering everyone a chance to participate directly and enjoy a hands-on approach that made it both fun and memorable!
A special thank you to @thunderbayartgallery for their very warm welcome!
#tbcdsb #tbcschools #artgallery #catholicschool #learningthroughart
🎃 ~ 𝒫𝓊𝓂𝓅𝓀𝒾𝓃 𝒞𝒶𝓇𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔 ~ 🎃
What a spooktacular time our ELKP students had during their most recent pumpkin carving activity. From creepy creatures to funny faces, the creativity was flowing, and the pumpkins turned out amazing! A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event so much fun!
#PumpkinCarving #FallFun #HalloweenSpirit #tbcdsb #StudentCreativity"
💜 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕡 𝕌𝕡 💜
Today, schools, businesses and organizations wore purple to show support for children and youth in the community. Together, we can create a safer, healthier future for all kids. If you would like to nominate a Step Up child/teen who’s making the community around them better in their own awesome way, feel free to nominate them! To learn more visit the Step Up Thunder Bay and District page @stepup_tbay !
Nominations close November 1, 2024!
#stepup #dilico #stepupthunderbay #tbcdsb #tbcschools
~ 𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕊𝕜𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕤 ~
Card games offer numerous benefits for improving math skills, especially for young learners. Students in Mrs. Ongaro’s Grade 3 class are shown here enjoying the benefits of incorporating card games into their numeracy lessons. Some of the key advantages include:
1. Engagement: Card games are fun and interactive, keeping students motivated and interested in learning math concepts.
2. Critical Thinking: Many card games require strategic thinking, helping students develop problem-solving skills as they make decisions based on probabilities and potential outcomes.
3. Number Sense: Playing with cards helps students recognize numbers, understand values, and improve their ability to compare and order numbers.
4. Basic Operations: Card games can reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a practical context, making these concepts more relatable.
5. Pattern Recognition: Players often need to identify patterns and relationships between numbers, enhancing their analytical skills.
6. Social Skills: Playing card games fosters communication, teamwork, and sportsmanship, as students interact with peers and discuss.
Overall, card games provide a dynamic way to enhance math skills while promoting a love for learning!
#numeracyskills #tbcdsb #studentinquiry
~ 𝔼𝕔𝕠𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕠𝕣 ~ 🪱
Keelyn from EcoSuperior visited Mrs. Ongaro’s Grade 3 class and Mrs. DeGagne‘s Grade 2/3 class this past Wednesday. Students are learning about reducing waste through composting. Their classrooms now have Vermicomposting systems! This means they have classroom pets - red worms!!! We are so excited to have our students feed the worms for months ahead, and create our own soil for our school garden. 🪴
Wonderful work Knights!
#ecosuperior #tbcdsb #studentinquiry #schoolgarden
~ 𝒯𝓊𝓇𝓀𝑒𝓎 𝐹𝑒𝒶𝓈𝓉 ~ 🦃
Earlier this week @olc_tbcschools invited Mrs. DeGagne‘s Grade 2/3 class to a turkey feast! Not only did students enjoy the amazing meal, but they also collaborated with Miss. Milloy‘s Grade 2/3 class on a literacy activity. Thank you Miss. Milloy for welcoming our students to your classroom. Students in Mrs. DeGagne’s class also enjoyed the liturgical dancers, and of course the welcoming school community. 🤍
🤍 A special thank you to @olc_tbcschools for a wonderful day.
#tbcdsb #literacyactivities #studentinquiry
~ 𝐸𝒞𝐸 𝒜𝓅𝓅𝓇𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒟𝒶𝓎 ~ 💗
Today, we celebrate the incredible work of Early Childhood Educators who shape the future by nurturing the hearts and minds of our youngest learners. Their dedication, patience, and love create a strong foundation for children to grow, explore, and thrive. Every story they tell, every lesson they teach, and every smile they share makes a lasting impact.
We wish to thank Mrs. Houston and Miss. Coulouris for their passion, hard work, and unwavering commitment. They truly shape the future and have a profound impact on every child they teach. We are so grateful for you. ❤️
#tbcdsb #catholicschool #eceappreciationday
🍪 ~ Baking Cookies ~ 🍪
Last Friday, Mrs. DeGagne’s Grade 2/3 class spent the afternoon baking for a special feast that was held @olc_tbcschools. The Bulldog family celebrated Thanksgiving together and Mrs. DeGagne and her students were special guests! Based on the expressions of the student’s faces, the chocolate chip cookies were a hit!
A very special thank you to Mrs. DeGagne and the Grade 2/3 class for the time and effort put into baking homemade chocolate chip cookies. Baking can develop a sense of warmth and togetherness. Excellent work Knights!
#tbcschools #tbcdsb #givingthanks #communityfirst
