History of St. John Catholic School
History
In 1866 Reverend Father O'Shea, the parish priest, was largely responsible for forming the first Separate School in Arthur. Classes were held in a log house owned by Mr. Patrick Dreak.
In 1871 a frame school building was constructed near the site of the old Catholic Church. At this time the Sisters of St. Joseph were first engaged as teachers at the school.
In 1874 the old church building was renovated and used as a school.
In 1884 a large brick school house was built under the direction of Reverend Father Doherty.
In 1958 Reverend Father Brick completed many renovations which included a doorway allowing entrance to the basement for the convenience of skaters on the school grounds.
In 1958 Mrs. M. Barry was the first lay teacher hired to teach in St. John School.
In 1963 the fine old building was replaced by a modern four room building plus offices for teachers and principal. In 1965 two more rooms and a gymnasium were added to the school.
In 1971 the first portable classroom was added to the facilities at St. John School and three more portables were added at a later date.
On Friday, October 13, 1995, St. John students and staff said farewell to 160 Georgina Street and moved into the new school at 315 Tucker Street. The first day of classes in the beautiful, new building, began on Monday, October 16, 1995.
Mission Statement
The staff of St. John is committed to creating an environment which promotes and supports learning. We appreciate the individual differences of our students. We strive through our Christian example to work with our parent community; we recognize our parents are the students' prime educators. We intend to enhance the self-worth of the pupils entrusted to our care; to teach them to become life-long learners and to strive for excellence; to show them that there is no problem so great that they cannot solve if they use their gifts and talents and the resources of their family, friends, school, parish and Catholic faith.
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Arthur, Ontario
September 2003 (Reviewed April, 2015)
Area enclosed by:
Starting point: Wellington Rd. 9 @ Wellington Rd. 86
1. South on Wellington Rd. 86 to Wellington County-Woolwich Boundary Line / Reid Woods Drive
2. East on Wellington County-Woolwich Boundary Line / Reid Woods Drive (excluding Alma) to Yatton Sideroad
3. East on Yatton Sideroad to Floradale Rd.
4. East on Floradale Rd. to Wellington Rd. 17
5. East on Wellington Rd. 17 (excluding Alma) to Jones Baseline
6. South on Jones Baseline to Sideroad 20 (excluding houses on Sideroad 20)
7. East on Sideroad 20 (excluding houses on Sideroad 20) to East-West Garafraxa Townline
8. North on East-West Garafraxa Townline to County Rd. 109
9. West on County Rd. 109 to East-West Luther Townline
10. North on East-West Luther Townline to Wellington Rd. 15
11. West on Wellington Rd. 15 (Line 10 – both sides) to Wellington Rd. 14
12. South on Wellington Rd. 14 to Sideroad 7E
13. West on Sideroad 7E (both sides) to Wellington Rd. 6
14. South on Wellington Rd. 6 to Wellington Rd. 109
15. West on Wellington Rd. 109 to Wellington Rd. 9
16. Southwest on Wellington Rd. 9 to Wellington Rd. 86
17. Includes Town of Palmerston
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.