About Us
St. Barnabas Catholic School is a dynamic, faith-filled community that provides diverse learning opportunities and supports the growth and well-being of every student.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to support students’ intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. We foster a welcoming, positive Catholic school culture that promotes 21st-century learning, environmental responsibility, and student success through clear learning goals, success criteria, and meaningful feedback.
We believe education is a shared responsibility among students, families, staff, parish, and the wider community. Together, we nurture a faith-filled culture rooted in our relationships with God, ourselves, and others, demonstrating compassion, respect, and a commitment to excellence.
How We Meet The Diverse Needs Of Our Students
We are a diverse and inclusive Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 school that celebrates each student’s unique gifts while supporting their spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth. Strong partnerships among home, school, parish, and community help us nurture responsible citizens and people of faith.
Our Catholic faith is at the heart of school life, strengthened through prayer, Religious Education, Masses, liturgical celebrations, the Rosary, and service opportunities. We encourage students to live out Gospel values of compassion, respect, and responsibility.
Academic excellence is supported through engaging, inclusive, and differentiated instruction that meets diverse learning needs. Our dedicated staff use ongoing assessment and supports such as Special Education and English Language Learners (ELL) services to help every student reach their potential. A rich curriculum, including daily French from Grades 1 to 8, is enhanced through hands-on learning, field trips, performances, extracurricular activities, athletics, music, and student leadership.
We are committed to a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment where every student feels valued and included. Through our Safe Arrival Program, Code of Conduct, and progressive discipline approach, we promote responsibility, self-discipline, and positive relationships. Together with families and community partners, we strive to help every child grow, succeed, and thrive.
Our School History and Tradition
St. Barnabas has proudly served families in the Markham Road and Sheppard Avenue area since 1973, growing alongside the Malvern community. As enrolment increased, portable classrooms were added, followed by a major 1997 expansion that included a new gymnasium, expanded library, and redesigned main entrance.
Our school is named after St. Barnabas, an early Christian disciple and missionary who worked alongside the Apostles and St. Paul to spread the Gospel. Known for his generosity, courage, and encouragement of others, he was originally named Joseph and given the name Barnabas, meaning “Son of Encouragement.” His feast day is celebrated on June 11.
St. Barnabas continues to inspire our Catholic community as we encourage students to live with kindness, generosity, and compassion while supporting one another in faith and learning.
Prayer of St. Barnabas
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.