The front of the school building.

Our School

About Us

Holy Name Catholic School serves students from diverse cultural backgrounds. We offer education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, rooted in Catholic values and community spirit. We are committed to nurturing the academic, artistic, spiritual, and emotional growth of our students.

Supporting Student Growth

We help students grow in their faith and learning through a variety of initiatives:

Faith-Based Activities:

  • Liturgical and sacramental celebrations

  • Charitable outreach (e.g., food drives, ShareLife)

  • Prayer, scripture, and Catholic teachings

  • Peace education and peer mediation

Community Partnerships:

  • Toronto Metropolitan University

  • University of Toronto Faculty of Education

  • Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC)

Arts and Enrichment:

  • School performances and music festivals

  • Vocal and instrumental music programs

  • French as a Second Language (Grades 1–8)

  • Chess and athletics

All students experience the Arts in meaningful ways, with opportunities to perform and showcase their learning throughout the year.

The front of the school building.

Our School History

Holy Name Catholic School opened in 1913, originally staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Key milestones include:

  • 1913–1918: Initial construction and expansion to 12 classrooms

  • 1931–1949: Addition of portables and an 8-room extension

  • 1957–1961: Construction and expansion of the annex

  • 1968: Annex joined to the main building, adding a library, gym, and more classrooms

Over the decades, our community has evolved from predominantly Irish and Italian roots to a richly multicultural student body today.