Photo of the St. Bartholomew Catholic School building, showing a red brick building surrounded by trees and spacious school grounds, looking out onto a residential road

Our School

About Us

At St. Bartholomew Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.

Photo of the St. Bartholomew Catholic School building, showing a red brick building surrounded by trees and spacious school grounds, looking out onto a residential road

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help our students become discerning believers formed in the Catholic Faith Community who will become effective communicators, reflective and creative thinkers, self-directed, responsible life long learners, collaborative contributors, caring family members, and responsible citizens.

How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students

Catholic Faith and Worship

  • We provide a faith-filled Catholic Christian environment where prayer, worship, and Gospel values are woven into daily school life.

  • We begin and end each day with prayer.

  • We provide a variety of faith-based activities, including:

    • Scripture readings

    • Religious art

    • Classroom celebrations

    • Church visits

    • Student-led liturgical celebrations

  • We celebrate school Masses regularly and warmly welcome parents to participate.

  • We integrate Catholic values throughout our curriculum and school community.

Family Life and Religious Education

  • We provide Family Life and Religious Education programs as an important part of student learning.

  • We share resources with parents to encourage and support faith development both at home and at school.

Student Behaviour and Well-Being

  • We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for every student.

  • Our Behaviour Code promotes:

    • Responsibility

    • Positive choices

    • Personal growth

  • When behavioural concerns arise, we focus on reflection, accountability, and opportunities for students to grow socially and spiritually.

  • We recognize and celebrate positive behaviour through monthly assemblies highlighting the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Virtue of the Month.

Student Safety

  • Our Safe Arrival Program helps ensure that every student is accounted for each day.

  • We ask parents and guardians to notify our school office by 9:15 AM if their child will be absent.

Our School History and Tradition

Our History

  • We opened in 1969 and have proudly served our school community for generations.

  • We are named after St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, one of the first followers of Jesus.

  • We celebrated our 40th anniversary on September 12, 2009.

Our Parish Partnership

  • We have always maintained a close relationship with St. Bartholomew Church.

  • Our parish pastors have been eager to work closely with our school community.

  • The close proximity of our school and church helps strengthen our ongoing partnership between school and parish.