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HISTORY

Senator O’Connor, founded by the Christian Brothers, is a semestered co-educational school with approximately 1300 students. O’Connor serves a diverse population and is recognized for its high academic expectations and lively school spirit.

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The motto of the school is Audax et Fidelis, which may be freely translated as “Courageous and Faithful”. The school community strives to live up to the intent of this motto by demonstrating fidelity to the teachings and moral values of our Catholic faith, while pursuing innovation and excellence in our educational program. Excellence is defined not only in terms of scholarly achievement, but also participation in co-curricular activities, contribution to the community and involvement in the social and cultural life of the school.

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ACADEMICS
O’Connor offers a full range of courses. The aim is  to provide all students with the skills and values that will enable them to succeed in their chosen path.
Academic - Enriched - Applied - Locally Developed
Advanced Placement - University - College - Workplace
 
Students choose from a menu of available courses according to their interests and strengths.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Regional Congregated AP Centre French Immersion/ Extended • ESL/ELL
DD/ME Program • Gifted Program Specialist High Skills Major: Sports & Business
Creative Learning Opportunities • Cooperative Education • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)    • E-Learning • Dual Credit • Summer school transition course

ATHLETICS
Senator O’Connor prides itself on the variety of its athletic program. With an emphasis on developing well-rounded students, O’Connor’s varsity sports program promotes competition and camaraderie through numerous athletic opportunities for males and females, individuals and teams.

FALL
Baseball (Jr Boys) • Basketball (Jr/Sr Girls) • Cross Country (co-ed) • Field Hockey (Girls) • Golf (co-ed) • Soccer (Jr Boys) • Swim (co-ed) • Tennis (co-ed) • Volleyball (Sr Boys)

WINTER
Badminton (co-ed) • Basketball (Jr/Sr Boys) • Hockey (Boys/Girls) • Soccer Indoor (Sr Boys/ Girls) • Table Tennis (co-ed) • Volleyball (Jr/Sr Girls)

SPRING
Baseball (Sr Boys) • Rugby (Jr/Sr Boys/Girls) • Soccer (Sr Boys/Girls) • Softball (Girls) • Track & Field (co-ed) • Volleyball (Jr Boys)

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THE ARTS
The Senator O’Connor Arts Department is where students find their voice.  The study of Arts allows students to increase their executive functioning skills, by increasing their focus, assisting with impulse control, aiding in sequential planning, and furthering their working memory.  These learning and innovative skills are what will separate them from the rest. This expressive and creative discipline will encourage and ready students as they navigate the world ahead of them.

The thriving Arts department at O'Connor offers courses in music, drama, art, and design.  Students will have many opportunities to participate in various shows, clubs, and councils all connected the arts.  

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CLUBS 

Animé Club • Art Council • Athletic Council • Book Club • Breakfast Club • Camp Olympia • Chaplaincy Team • Cheer Squad • Chess Club • Choir • Concert Band • CSLIT • Cyber Seniors • Dance Crew • Debate • DECA • Drama Council Drama Productions/Play • Duke of Edinburgh Eco Club • Gaming Club • Glee Club • HOSA Club • Jazz Band • Library Helpers • Literacy Ambassador • Math League • Model United Nations •  Mural  Club  •  Music  Council  • NTS Drama Festival • Peer Tutoring • Reach  for the Top • Robotics • Role Play Club • ROOTS • SAGA •  Science  Club  •  Sewing Club • Stage Crew  •  Running  Club  •  Stop  the Stigma  • Student Council • Weight Training • Yearbook

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