Area Catholic students ahead of the pack in literacy testing

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
News Release

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The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is pleased to share the results of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

We are pleased to report that 87 per cent of first time eligible students at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School were successful on the test, compared to the province’s 84 per cent. Among our previously eligible students, 64 per cent were successful, compared to the province’s 51 per cent.

First Time Eligible 2009-2010
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic
87%
Province
84%

Previously Eligible 2009-2010
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic
64%
Province
51%

We are also pleased to note that boys and girls achieved very similar success rates. Amongst our first time eligible, fully participating students, 88 per cent of girls and 86 per cent of boys were successful on the test, compared to the province’s 88 per cent and 81 per cent respectively

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic
Female 88%
Male 86%
Province
Female 88%
Male 81%

As a Board we continue to analyze a wide variety of student achievement data, including EQAO results, to inform and provide direction to our Board Improvement Plan. The Board extends its deep appreciation to NPSC teaching and support staff for their ongoing commitment and support in meeting the needs of all students.
For more information, please call Joanne Bénard, Superintendent of Education, at 705-472-1201.

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