Religious instruction provided by teachers and clergy, family life programs and values in education provide students with a firm foundation in their faith development. St. Martin de Porres School is developing programs from junior kindergarten to grade 8 which are consistent with Ministry of Education documents. This is an ongoing objective for all staff over the next two years. Special education services St. Martin de Porres school-based support team meets each month to discuss the program needs of our students. The regular classroom teachers and the special education teachers work together to develop individualized programs to meet the needs of students.
Instruction can take place in the regular class or in both regular and special education classes.
A computer club is open to all students in grade 7 and 8 once a week. Through step by step instructions, students learn numerous software programs including Word Perfect 5.1, Word Perfect 6.0, Microsoft Publisher and Corel Draw. A significant portion of our program is offered outside the school. Day excursions within the immediate and extended community support, reinforce and complement the classroom learning experience. Overnight trips to Quebec and to various outdoor facilities have been part of our transitional program for grades 7 and 8.