Mission Statement
Loyola Catholic Secondary School is committed to fostering personal academic excellence in a socially supportive environment. We strive to instil in our students the love of God and neighbour. The desire to acquire skills, knowledge, attitudes and values that will allow them to become independent, responsible, productive and contributing members of a rapidly changing multicultural society. We, the staff, promote a commitment to life-long learning, family and social, cultural and gender equity.
We, at Loyola, make it our mission to:
- Form a compassionate and welcoming community
- Be attentive to God's will for us to answer the call to service
- Carry the burdens of formation and ministry with joy and hope
- Plant and maintain the seeds of faith and responsible Catholic living
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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First day of classes Semester One |
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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First Day of classes Semester Two |
Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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School Year ends |
Friday, June 26, 2026 |
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Number of school days for the 2025-2026 school year |
194 |
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Number of Instructional Days |
187 |
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Number of Professional Activity Days |
7 |
School Holidays for the 2025-2026 School Year
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Every Saturday and Sunday |
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Labour Day |
Monday, September 1, 2025 |
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Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 13, 2025 |
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Christmas Break |
Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 (inclusive) |
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Family Day |
Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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Mid-Winter Break |
Monday, March 16, 2026 to Friday, March 20, 2026 (inclusive) |
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Good Friday |
Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6, 2026 |
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Victoria Day |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
Professional Activity Days
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1. Friday, October 10, 2025 |
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context |
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2. Friday, November 28, 2025 |
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context |
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3. Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround |
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4. Friday, Febraury 13, 2026 |
*Principal's Day: Assessment and Evaluation/Faith Development |
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5. Friday, May 15, 2026 |
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context |
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6. Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities |
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7. Friday, June 26, 2026 |
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities |
Secondary Schools - Examination Days
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Semester 1: January 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 2026 |
January 28, 2026 - Instructional Day - Examination Review |
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Semester 2: June 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 2026 |
June 24, 2026 - Instructional Day - Examination Review |
