About Us
At St. André Catholic School, we are committed to fostering strong foundations in literacy and numeracy that support lifelong learning. We celebrate the diversity of our students and strive to meet their academic, social, emotional, cultural, and economic needs. Guided by the teachings of the Gospel, we aim to build a welcoming Catholic community where faith is central to daily life.
Our mission is: To Love, To Learn, To Serve the Lord.
St. André is dedicated to providing:
A safe, inclusive, and faith-filled Catholic learning environment
Clear behavioural expectations that promote self-discipline, respect, and responsibility
Strong technology and digital literacy skills to support modern learning
A wide range of co-curricular opportunities that reflect student interests and talents
Catholic Environment
We integrate our Catholic faith into daily school life through prayer, classroom and school liturgies, and visible religious symbols in our classrooms.
We prominently display the TCDSB mission and vision to reinforce our Catholic identity.
Our Safe Arrival Program supports student safety through daily attendance monitoring and follow-up communication with families.
We provide staff supervision before, during, and after school to help maintain a safe environment.
Student Behaviour and Well-Being
Our Code of Behaviour is rooted in Gospel values and emphasizes self-respect, respect for others, and care for the environment.
We developed our Code of Behaviour collaboratively with students, parents, and staff.
We promote positive behaviour and restorative approaches to conflict resolution.
We provide social skills programs to help students develop healthy relationships and problem-solving skills.
Students can receive additional support from child and youth workers, guidance staff, and social workers.
Teaching and Learning Support
We use differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of our students.
We provide targeted supports such as small-group learning, paired reading, and remediation.
Our School-Based Support Team works with staff to plan and implement strategies that support diverse learning needs.
We use multicultural resources that reflect and respect the diversity of our student community.
We integrate technology across the curriculum to support student engagement and skill development.
Co-Curricular Programs and Experiences
We encourage students to participate in a wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities.
Athletic opportunities include:
Volleyball
Baseball
Track and field
Students can also participate in:
Public speaking
Young Authors
W5H
Science fairs
We enrich student learning through excursions and community experiences.
Students visit local businesses, fire stations, and historical sites such as Gibson House and Black Creek Pioneer Village.
We also provide opportunities to explore cultural and scientific destinations, including the Ryerson Theatre, Bata Shoe Museum, and Ontario Science Centre.
Our School History and Tradition
On October 5, 2014, the communities of St. Philip Neri and St. Gerard Majella Catholic Schools came together to say farewell after many decades of Catholic education. A closing Mass was held at St. Philip Neri Church, followed by school receptions, as students prepared to continue their education at St. André Catholic School.
History of St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
First opened in 1971 as a relocatable facility before expanding into a permanent open-concept school building.
Original facilities included classroom pods, a library, kindergarten, and administrative spaces.
Permanent building was completed in time for the 1971 school year.
Officially celebrated the blessing and opening of the permanent school building on June 4, 1972.
History of St. Philip Neri Catholic School
Opened in 1953 on Wardlaw Avenue.
Expanded with a new school building in 1960 and an additional expansion in 1966.
The original building, affectionately known as “the Annex,” continued to serve students for many years.
As the neighbourhood developed, Wardlaw Avenue was renamed Beverly Hills Drive.
Over time, the school grew to include 20 classrooms, a gymnasium, and a library.
