Kenora Catholic District School Board

The Kenora Catholic District School Board extends sincere congratulations to Victoria Swejda who has accepted the permanent position of Vice Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Victoria held a one-year Vice Principal term position at St. Thomas Aquinas High School for the 2015/16 school year.

Quotation:

"We are very proud to move Victoria into the permanent Vice Principal position at St. Thomas Aquinas High School," says Phyllis Eikre, Director of Education. "She is a dedicated Catholic leader, who has well-established relationships with students and parents as well as the school community. She is a strong advocate for students. She is kind, creative and she is often the underpinning force that moves initiatives forward at St. Thomas Aquinas High School."

"I am honoured to be granted the opportunity to continue working in a Vice Principal capacity with the dynamic staff and awesome students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Together, with our committed parents and community partners, we will proudly maintain excellence in Catholic education including academics, athletics and the arts." – Victoria Swejda

Quick Facts:

• Victoria has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Waterloo and Ontario Principal's Qualifications Part 1 and Part 2.

• In 2012/13, Victoria Swejda was awarded the Director's Award of Excellence for Catholic Leadership.

• Victoria has over 25 years of teaching experience and has taught in each of the four levels in grades ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

• Victoria will begin her permanent Vice Principal role in August 2016 at the start of the new school year.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a Catholic elementary and secondary school with a student enrolment of approximately 600 students. The school is focused on excellence in academics, the arts and athletics while developing a student's spirituality through the Catholic Graduate Expectations. It is a vibrant learning community with an innovative staff focused on increasing student achievement and nurturing wellbeing. The team at St. Thomas Aquinas High School are dedicated to ensuring that each student becomes a life-long learner with the perseverance to strive for excellence, having the self-awareness of their God-given gifts that make them unique.

For More Information Please Contact

Trina Henley
Executive Assistant to the Director & Communications Officer
p: 807-468-9851
e: [email protected]