St. Joseph's Morrow Park (SJMP) is an all-girls secondary school located in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph

Sisters of St. Joseph

The title Sisters of St. Joseph applies to several Roman Catholic religious congregations of women. The largest and oldest of these was founded in Le Puy-en-Velay, France...

 in 1960 and is attached to the Sisters' motherhouse at Morrow Park. The Sisterhood was founded on October 15, 1650 in LePuy, France, by Jean-Pierre Medaille, a French Jesuit.

Today, the school is run by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). It is a semestered school and presently has an enrolment of 780 students with a staff of 60 lay persons. The school offers a diverse range of programs that includes resource assistance, English as a second language (ESL), and gifted/enrichment programs such as the Queen's Enrichment Program, CSUNA, and Advanced Placement (AP).

History

St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School is a school for girls and it is attached to the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St.Joseph's of Toronto. In the year 1648, Jean-Pierre Medaille founded the congregation in LePuy, France. The community was active in giving support to the orphans, caring for the sick and educating the younger students. In 1851, the Sisters of St.Joseph came to Toronto.

St. Joseph's Morrow Park came about as a result of the relocation and expansion of St. Joseph's which was then operating at Bay and Wellesley. The new Motherhouse was built on Willowdale on a property given to the congregation. A day school and boarding school were part of this complex. In September 1960, St. Joseph's Morrow Park opened its doors and 147 girls enrolled in the school.

Courses

• Math: Math Academic/Applied/Locally Developed 9, 10; Functions and Applications University/College-University Mix 11; Foundations for College Math 11; Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life 11; Advanced Functions University/Advanced Placement 12; Calculus and Vectors University/Advanced Placement 12; Data Management 12; Foundations of College Mathematics 12; Foundations of College Technology 12

• Technology: Computer and Information Science Open 10; Computer and Information Science College-University Mix 11, 12; Computer Engineering College-University Mix 11, 12; Communication Technology College-University Mix 11, 12

• Science: Science Academic/Applied/Locally Developed 9, 10; Physics University/College 11, 12; Chemistry University/College 11, 12; Biology University/Advanced Placement/College 11, 12

• Business: Intro to Information Technology in Business Open 9; Intro to Business Open 10; Accounting College-University Mix 11; Information Technology Open 11; Principles of Financial Accounting 12; Information Technology in Business College 12; Marketing College 12; Organizational Studies College-University Mix 12

• French: French Academic/Applied 9, 10; French University 11, 12

• English: English Academic/Applied/Locally Developed 9, 10; English University/College/Workplace 11, 12; Advanced Placement 12; Writers' Craft 12; Media Studies 12; Studies in Literature; English as a Second Language (ESL) Open 9, 10, 11, 12

• Classical and International Languages: Italian Academic 10; Italian University 11, 12; Spanish Academic 10; Spanish University 11, 12; Latin Academic 9; Latin University 10, 11

• Health and Physical Education: Physical Education - Healthy Active Living Open 9, 10, 11, 12; Health for Life Open 11; Exercise Science University 12

• Canadian and World Studies: Geography Academic/Applied/ESL 9; Civics Open 10; Canadian History Academic/Applied 10; Physical Geography College-University Mix 11; Travel and Tourism Open 11; World History to the 16th Century 11; Canadian Law College-University Mix 11; The Individual and the Economy College-University Mix 11; Canadian and World Issues University 12; The West and the World University 12; Economics University/Advanced Placement 12; Canadian and International Law University 12; Canadian and World Politics 12

• Social Sciences & The Humanities: Individual and Family Living Open 10; Food and Nutrition Open 10; Living and Working with Children College 11; Fashion and Creative Expression Open 11; Living Spaces and Shelter Open 11; Challenge and Change in Society University 12; Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society University 12

• Arts: Visual Arts Open 9, 10; Visual Arts College-University Mix 11, 12; Computer Graphics College-University Mix 12; Dramatic Arts Open 9, 10; Dramatic Arts College-University Mix 11, 12; Instrumental Music Open 9, 10; Instrumental Music College-University Mix 11, 12; Vocal Music Open 9; Vocal Music College-University Mix 11; Music Theatre College-University Mix 12; Media Arts Open 11; Photography College-University Mix 11, 12

• Guidance, Career and Co-Op Education: Learning Strategies for Secondary School (Special Education) 9, 10; Learning Strategies for After Secondary School (Special Education) 11, 12; Career Studies Open 10; Discovering the Workplace Open 10; Designing Your Future Open 11; Peer Leadership Open 11; Navigating the Workplace 12; Cooperative Education 11, 12 (2 or 3 credits)

• Religion: Be With Us Open 9; Christ and Culture Open 10; World Religions College-University/Open Mix 11; Church and Culture College-University Mix/Open 12; Philosophy University/Advanced Placement 12

Competitions

Students compete in Waterloo math competitions such as Pascal, Cayley, Fermat, Euclid, Fryer, Galois, and Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge.

Uniform

The attendees wear a school uniform

School uniform

A school uniform is an outfit—a set of standardized clothes—worn primarily for an educational institution. They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries . When used, they form the basis of a school's dress code.Traditionally school uniforms have been largely subdued and...

 consisting of a Mackinnon plaid forest green kilt, white shirt, green vest, green/black leotards, and black shoes.

Relocation

In 2006, the Sisters of St. Joseph announced that Morrow Park, the school property, along with the school had been sold to Tyndale University College & Seminary. The TCDSB has chosen a site for the school. It will be relocated at Bayview and Finch on the current site of Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School. It will accommodate grades JK-12. The elementary school will be co-ed, but the high school will remain an all-girls school to coincide with the original intent of the creation of St. Joseph's Morrow Park in 1960.

Clubs & Activities

• Adopt-A-Grandparent
• Anime Club
• Awareness in Action Club
• Catholic Schools United Nations Assembly
  Catholic Schools United Nations Assembly
  The Catholic Students United Nations Assembly , is a simulation of the United Nations that catapults students into the world of diplomacy and negotiation. CSUNA is hosted by St. Joseph's Morrow Park every year. As one of the largest Model United Nations conferences in Canada, it holds over 500...
  
  
• Chastity Club
• Chess Club
• Chinese Students Association (CSA)
• Computer Club
• Concert Band/Choir
• Dance Club
• Debate Club
• Environmental Club
• Franklin Conference
• In the Driver's Seat
• International Night
• Junior Mathematics League (Grades 9 & 10)
• Library Club
• Literary Society
• Mathematics/Homework Club
• Ministries
• Newspaper Club (The PawPrint Newspaper)
• Peer Helper/Tutor Committee
• Radio Crew
• Spirit Squad
• Stage Crew
• Student Council
• Yearbook Committee

Varsity Sport Teams

Fall Season

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Tennis

Winter Season

• Curling
• Ice Hockey
• Swimming
• Volleyball

Spring Season

• Badminton
• Soccer
• Softball
• Table Tennis