About Us
St. Ambrose Catholic School is a vibrant and faith-filled community committed to improving student achievement and fostering the growth of the whole child. Alongside enriched curriculum opportunities, students are offered a wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities throughout the year. Athletic participation is encouraged through interschool teams and house leagues, while additional opportunities include Choir, Eco Club, W5H Teams, Student Leadership, and the ME to We Team.
Faith and Community Service
Our Catholic faith is at the heart of all we do. Students lead daily prayers and participate in monthly Masses and virtue assemblies that reinforce Gospel values. They also support those in need through fundraising, community service, and initiatives such as Angel Foundation and ShareLife, as well as food and clothing drives supporting organizations including St. Vincent de Paul, CCAS Sweet Read, St. Francis Table, and Dr. Simone’s Canadian Food for Children.
Catholic School Parent Council
Our Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC) plays an important role in supporting student learning and school life. In partnership with staff, the CSPC helps fund curriculum enrichment workshops, student agendas, field trip transportation, sacramental and graduation celebrations, classroom technology, and guest speakers for students and families.
Supporting Student Success and Well-Being
We view each child’s education as a shared partnership between home, school, and parish, working together to support students’ spiritual, academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Our Catholic faith is central to school life, with daily prayer, religious instruction, faith-based activities, and student participation in liturgies and monthly school Masses.
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every student feels a strong sense of belonging, supported through initiatives such as peer mentoring, reading buddies, and student helpers. We recognize each student as a unique individual and use differentiated instruction and a range of programs, including remediation, enrichment, language support, special education, gifted programming, and learning disability services, to meet diverse learning needs.
Through ongoing collaboration among teachers, families, and specialized staff, we identify student needs, develop appropriate strategies, and provide the supports necessary for every student to reach their full potential.
Our School History and Tradition
St. Ambrose Catholic School has a long and proud tradition that continues to shape our vibrant community today. Established by the Etobicoke Union Board to serve the growing Alderwood neighbourhood, the school opened in 1954 under the leadership of Sister Verona and six teachers, welcoming 302 students in its first year. As South Etobicoke grew, the school expanded in 1962 and 1966 to accommodate increasing enrolment.
Today, we continue our tradition of strong Catholic education, rooted in faith, community, and Catholic values, with many families maintaining connections to the school across generations. Named after St. Ambrose, a 4th-century scholar, lawyer, and Bishop of Milan, our school honours his leadership in the early Church and his contribution to Catholic worship through the introduction of music into the liturgy.