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
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.
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School first opened in 1971 as a relocatable facility before expanding into a permanent open-concept building. The original structure included classroom pods, a library, kindergarten, and administrative spaces. A permanent building was completed in time for the 1971 school year, with the official blessing and opening ceremony held on June 4, 1972.
St. Philip Neri Catholic School opened in 1953 on Wardlaw Avenue and expanded over time to meet the needs of a growing community, with a new building in 1960 and an addition in 1966. The original structure, affectionately known as “the Annex,” continued to serve students for many years. As the neighbourhood developed, the street was renamed Beverly Hills Drive. The school ultimately grew to include 20 classrooms, a gymnasium, and a library, serving generations of students in the community.
