Families
The Loyola community depends on the support and care of its families.
There are several parent groups within the school that are responsible for a number of truly fantastic initiatives during the year: the Mothers' Guild, the Parents' Association, and the Grad Dance Committee.
By sharing your unique talents and skills, you not only enrich our students' lives at Loyola, but you also provide an example of leadership and service for students at Loyola. Through giving your time and energy, we trust that you will also feel a connectedness and a strong sense of community here at Loyola.
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We welcome all parents to participate in these groups and encourage you to consider volunteering your time. There are various opportunities for volunteering that require different levels of commitment.
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Support Loyola
Each year Loyola turns to its alumni, parents, staff and friends for their financial support of the Annual Giving Campaign. It is a way of engaging the entire community in the school’s mission of educating and forming “men and women for others”. It enables donors to make a real difference, regardless of the size of their gift.
Loyola Parents’ Association Dinner and Comedy Nights
Mothers Guild Meet and Greets
School Theatrical Productions
School Concerts
Ed Meagher Sports Tournament
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events
- Feb 6toFeb 12
Winter Carnival
All dayLoyola’s Winter Carnival is returning this year with all the amazing activities that our students know and love: skiing, tubing, indoor activities and competitions, raffles, dances, and more!
- Feb 19toFeb 24
Secondary 4 Experience Week
All dayFrom February 19 to February 24, 2023, all Secondary 4 students will be engaged in formative activities rooted in Ignatian pedagogy. These experiences will allow them to analyze the context in which they serve, to evaluate and reflect on lived experience and empower them to take action. The Experience Week at Loyola has been an integral part of our spiritual programming for years as your children live out the Grad and Grad characteristics that lead them to be men for others.
The Loyola Parents' Association (LPA) is a dynamic group of parent volunteers who organize various activities to support Loyola High School.
They represent all parents and their mission is to promote a sense of community and collaboration among families and the Faculty, Staff and Administration of the school. The LPA also acts as a consultative body designed to give parents the opportunity to express their concerns and ideas regarding any aspect of the operation of the school.
- The LPA hosts several events throughout the year.
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- Annual fall event
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- Lecture evenings for parents and students on current topics
- Open Forum meetings
- Annual Meet & Greet
- Parent reception during Senior Information Night
All funds raised are proudly allocated to various causes:
- Teachers' "Wish list"
- Library resources
- Student Awards and Plaques
- Secondary IV Experience Week
- The school’s greatest needs
The strength of the Loyola Parents' Association lies in the parents' dedication, enthusiasm, participation and love of the school. We welcome parents or guardians to join us throughout the year as your help and ideas are always greatly appreciated!
- LPA Executive
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- Nadia Spera
President - Antoinette von Hahn
Past-President - Carmela Furfaro
Vice-President - Maria Macheras
Secretary - Loredana Pino
Treasurer - Adelina (Lina) Sparapani
Treasurer Co-Chair - Jim Cochrane
Fundraising Chair (previously Dance) - Leslie Andradi
Fundraising Co-Chair - Anita Coretti
Volunteer Co-Chair - Nadia Capozzo
Volunteer Co-Chair - Pixie Drury
Special Events - Jennifer Banton
Special Events Co-Chair - Paola Martinelli Lato
Communications - Michelle Angenent
Communications Co-Chair - Patricia Sabapathy
Member at Large - Anne-Marie Gosselin
Member at Large - Antonietta (Toni) Ferri
Member at Large - Julie Balderston-Rooney
Member at Large - Natalia Hrycay
Member at Large - Maria-Luisa Valentino
Member at Large - Nardine Mikhail
Member at Large - Maria Gagliano
Member at Large - Caroline Masson
Member at Large
- Nadia Spera
The mandate of the Mothers' Guild is to raise money for the Loyola High School Bursary Fund. This fund is set up to provide deserving students with the financial assistance needed for them to attend Loyola.
- The Mothers' Guild supports the below initiatives and activities listed below.
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However, due to the pandemic, we will be modifying these in-school events and looking for new ways to continue our fundraising efforts to engage with the Loyola community.
- Supporting the Loyola Store
Clothing sales are held before the start of school and on several other occasions during the school year - Junior Information Night
The Mothers’ Guild hosts a welcome wine and cheese for Secondary 1 & 2 parents after they meet the teachers. - Memorial Mass
The Mothers’ Guild hosts a reception following Mass in the Bishops’ Atrium. - Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
The Mothers' Guild transforms the school for a fun afternoon for our Loyola community to participate in a silent auction, games, raffles and socialize. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know other parents. - Meet & Greet
Come talk to us if you are interested in joining the Mothers' Guild. All current mothers welcome. We are always looking for volunteers! - Communion Breakfast
Hosted on the Sunday prior to Mother's Day, the morning begins with a Mass in the Eric Maclean, S.J. Centre. A continental breakfast is then served in the Atrium. A special guest speaker is invited to share their experiences and finally, the Mothers’ Guild presents their Annual report. Families welcome.
- Supporting the Loyola Store
- Mothers' Guild Executive
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- Moderator
Father Rob Brennan, S.J. - President
Cynthia Coletti - Past President
Andrea Mihailescu - Secretary
Treena Cooper Suarez - Treasurer
Nadia DelleDonne Simonelli - Wine & Cheese Convenor
Siobhan Wallace Babkine - Wine & Cheese Co-Convenor
Fabiola Barone - Publicity Convenor
Tanya Cloetta Horvat - Publicity Co-Convenor
Alysha King - Clothing Convenor
Trudy Hopley - Clothing Co-Convenor
Christine Bornasal Odulio - Hospitality Convenor
Chantelle Beaudoin - Hospitality Co-Convenor
Tara Brisson - Volunteer Convenor
Enza Timpano - Volunteer Co-Convenor
Rachel Naimi Carlomusto - School Liaison
Monica Guillermo
- Moderator