About Us
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Catholic School opened in September 2013, offering programs from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and French Immersion from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2.
School History
The groundbreaking ceremony for Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Catholic School took place on November 15, 2011. The Toronto Catholic District School Board announced the school's completion in December 2012. It opened to students in September 2013 and was officially blessed on November 20, 2013.
Facilities and Design
The school accommodates 467 students and features areas for both public and school use. It includes:
A multi-purpose room for specialty programs and after-hours activities.
Barrier-free access with an elevator and accessible washrooms.
Purpose-built Full-Day Kindergarten classrooms.
Student-friendly playgrounds with hard and soft landscaping.
Environmentally conscious design with natural lighting, water-efficient landscaping, stormwater management, high-performance windows, and a cool white roof to reduce heat gain.
Our Namesake
Pier Giorgio Frassati was beatified in May 1990. Known for his deep spirituality and commitment to social justice, he joined the St. Vincent de Paul Society in 1918 and dedicated his life to serving the poor and sick. He aspired to become a mining engineer to better serve Christ among workers and was active in Catholic student and political organizations.
In 1922, he joined the Dominican Third Order, taking the name Girolamo. He died at age 24 from poliomyelitis, likely contracted while caring for the sick. His life continues to inspire our school community to live with compassion, faith, and service.