About Us
At Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, we take pride in the strong partnership between home, school, and parish. This collaboration supports a nurturing and inclusive learning environment rooted in Catholic values.
Supporting Student Learning
Understanding each student’s abilities is key to meeting their individual needs. Teachers set personalized expectations and adapt instruction accordingly. For students requiring additional support, the School-Based Support Team works with classroom teachers to recommend appropriate programming. If further assistance is needed, cases are reviewed at a Joint Team Meeting, and may be referred to the Identification, Placement and Review Committee for formal assessment and placement recommendations.
We are committed to serving all students within their community school whenever possible, including those with significant special needs.
Co-Curricular Activities
Students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including:
W5H, an academic competition for junior and intermediate students.
School choir.
Sports programs: volleyball, basketball, baseball, cross-country, and track and field.
Primary students participate in themed activity days for Halloween and Christmas, while the whole school celebrates the Bon Homme Winter Carnival before Lent. In June, students take part in a full-day of physical activities. Our dedicated teachers generously volunteer their time to make these programs possible.
School History
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School was established in April 1959 by the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board) to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools. Located next to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, the school shares its name and spiritual connection with the parish, led by the Vincentian Fathers, who honour the Blessed Virgin under the title of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The first principal, Sr. St. Andrea Marie, C.N.D., came from the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, who were active in the parish. Principals continued to be appointed from the congregation until Keith Currie became the first lay principal in May 1971.
The relationship between the school and parish has always been strong and positive. Before retiring in 1994, Father Wolbang was deeply involved in the school community, a tradition continued by Father Albert.