About Us
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School has long served a vibrant and diverse community. While our school has grown and changed over time, our commitment to providing quality education rooted in Catholic values remains steadfast.
Our guiding principles reflect our dedication to faith, inclusion, and partnership:
We foster an inclusive learning community grounded in Christ’s love, where students grow in grace, knowledge, and character.
We uphold equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity as essential to our Catholic identity.
We work in partnership with parents and clergy to support student development.
We recognize parents as primary educators and value their input.
We support students with special needs in the most enabling and least restrictive environments.
We actively promote the Mission Statement of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope, and charity.
Safe and Welcoming Environment
We prioritize student safety and wellbeing through:
A Safe Arrival Program
Regular reinforcement of our Behaviour Code
Collaboration with community agencies for safety and security
Supporting Diverse Student Needs
We maintain a Christian community that celebrates and supports every student:
Student Appreciation Program: Recognizes academic and social achievements.
Reading Buddies: Encourages mentorship between older and younger students.
Volunteers: Parents, clergy, university students, and teacher candidates support classroom learning and literacy programs.
Extended French Program: Available for interested students.
Student Support Services
Our School-Based Support Team (SBST)—including administrators, teachers, and education assistants—meets regularly to:
Develop individualized plans
Modify programs and materials
Administer assessments
Parents are actively involved in all stages of program development.
We also consult with external specialists, including:
Social workers
Guidance counsellors
Psychometricians
Speech and language pathologists
Deaf and hard of hearing itinerant teachers
Occupational therapists
Interpreters
Co-Curricular Activities
Our staff offers a wide range of programs to enrich student life:
Sports: Soccer (all levels), volleyball, softball, basketball, hockey, cross-country, track and field
Clubs and Committees: Environmental Club, Student Leadership, Mass Choir, School Choir, Yearbook, Math Olympics, W5H
Events: Winter Carnival, French Café, charity initiatives, primary soccer house leagues
