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At St. Ambrose Catholic School, the education of each child is a shared partnership between the home, school, and parish. Together, we support students’ growth in spiritual development, academics, social-emotional well-being, and physical development. Through strong communication and collaboration, families and staff work to help each child reach their full potential, and parents are encouraged to remain actively involved in their child’s learning and development.

A strong Catholic identity is central to school life. Respect for oneself and the dignity of others is taught and reinforced at all grade levels. Students participate in daily prayer, religious instruction, and faith-based activities that encourage them to live out Gospel values in school, at home, and in the wider community. Classrooms also take part in liturgies and monthly school Masses prepared by students.

St. Ambrose is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all learners. Our Safe Arrival procedures help ensure student safety, while school staff work to create a strong sense of belonging for all children, including those new to the school community. Transition supports such as peer mentoring, reading buddies, and student helpers assist younger and new students as they adjust to school life.

We recognize each student as a unique individual. Teachers use differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, interests, and styles. When required, students receive additional support through a range of programs, including remediation, enrichment, language support, special education, gifted programming, and learning disability services. Supports may be delivered within the classroom or in smaller group settings as appropriate.

Student needs are identified through an ongoing collaborative process. Teachers bring concerns to the School-Based Support Team, which reviews and recommends strategies for classroom implementation. If further support is needed, the student may be discussed with specialized staff, and additional interventions or formal assessments may be recommended to better support student success.

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 original school opened in 1954 under the leadership of Sister Verona and a staff of six teachers, with an enrolment of 302 students. As South Etobicoke expanded throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the school grew through two major additions in 1962 and 1966 to meet increasing demand.

Today, the school continues its tradition of providing a strong Catholic education that prepares students for the challenges of the modern world while remaining rooted in faith and community. Many families in today’s community have long-standing ties to the school, with parents of current students having once attended St. Ambrose themselves.

The school crest reflects both the identity of St. Ambrose and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). St. Ambrose was a 4th-century scholar, lawyer, and Bishop of Milan, remembered for his leadership in the early Church and for introducing music into the liturgy, enriching the tradition of Catholic worship.