About Us
At Holy Rosary Catholic School, we take pride in the strong partnership between home, school, and parish. We serve a dynamic and diverse community in midtown Toronto, offering education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Our Mission
We are an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. Our mission is to:
Educate students to grow in grace and knowledge.
Inspire lives of faith, hope, and charity.
Promote respect for self and others.
Transform the world through witness, faith, innovation, and action.
Our Beliefs
We believe:
In the worth and dignity of every person.
In the critical role that our Catholic schools play in promoting Gospel values, social justice, environmental responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.
That high standards and expectations foster greater achievement.
That people thrive in a safe, healthy and compassionate environment.
That teaching is responsive to individual needs.
That teaching and learning should be rooted in research and evidence.
That each of us shares responsibility for creating collaborative communities of learning.
That equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusivity are integral to the Catholic community.
That the 21st century fluencies of digital literacy, creativity, innovation and collaboration are essential.
Grade 1 Students Participating in the Shoebox Project.
Supporting Student Growth
We support the diverse needs of our students through faith-based and enrichment activities:
Faith Formation:
Partnership with parents and the Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC)
Liturgical celebrations at Holy Rosary Parish and in school
Sacramental preparation (Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation)
Charitable initiatives (e.g., Penny Drive, Halloween Candy Drive, Lenten Gifts)
Academic and Enrichment Programs:
French Immersion starting in Junior Kindergarten
Student Council
Local and city excursions
Outdoor education trips (e.g., Teen Ranch, Ottawa, Quebec City)
School performances and music festivals
Vocal and band programs
Athletics and intramural sports
Junior and Intermediate W5H
Community Partnerships:
Dance, drama, karate, and LEGO workshops
Junior Achievement, The Learning Partnership, Prime Mentors
School History
Holy Rosary Catholic School is located next to Holy Rosary Church in midtown Toronto. Together, they serve a vibrant and diverse community, representing a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
The cornerstone of Holy Rosary Church was laid on May 8, 1892, during a time when a large Irish Catholic community was settling in the St. Clair–Bathurst area. The school opened in 1921 with an initial enrolment of 83 students. Additions to the school were made in 1963 and 1973 to accommodate growing enrolment.
Our School Name
Holy Rosary is named after Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is celebrated on October 7.
The Rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer that dates back to the 12th or 13th century, involving meditation on key events in the life of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
In 2003, Pope John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries, adding five new reflections to the Rosary that highlight important moments in Christ’s public ministry.