Photo of the St. Brendan Catholic School building, showing a red brick building bordered by tall trees, looking out onto a residential road

Our School

About Us

The St. Brendan Catholic School crest, a graphic of shades of blue and yellow, showing an apple, a dove of peace holding an olive branch, a bear, a ship, the cross, and the ship's sail having the TCDSB cross, heart and anchor logo on it

At St. Brendan Catholic School, we believe every child is unique and strive to nurture each student's academic, spiritual, and personal growth in a caring Catholic environment. Our faith is rooted in the catechetical program approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and is lived through prayer, acts of charity, the ShareLife campaign, food drives, and service to those in need.

Aligned with the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s (TCDSB) vision, we provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Our Safe Arrival Program, clear behaviour expectations, Bruin Pride assemblies, and the TCDSB’s Violence Prevention Policy help foster a respectful and caring school community.

Our curriculum supports the diverse abilities, interests, and backgrounds of all learners through differentiated instruction, technology integration, and specialized programs for students with exceptional needs. We also emphasize personal and social development, including conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including music, drama, choir, chess, house leagues, and inter-school athletics, with a long tradition of success in soccer, volleyball, and cross-country.

Slider is playing
Photo of the St. Brendan Catholic School building, showing a red brick building bordered by tall trees, looking out onto a residential road

School History and Tradition

St. Brendan Catholic School had humble beginnings. Opening its doors in 1972 in a portable building with an enthusiastic group of students and staff, a permanent facility was completed in 1974. The name St. Brendan was selected by Father Kenna, the pastor of St. Joseph Church.

St. Brendan was the first school in the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) east of the Highland Creek Bridge, and the first school in St. Joseph's Parish. A rapid expansion of the surrounding community during the 1970s and 1980s resulted in many portable classrooms being added to accommodate the increasing enrollment. In the May of 1992, the official opening and solemn blessing of the expansion to St. Brendan was held. We now have a beautiful and state-of-the-art facility which accommodates all of our students.

Our community has a rich diversity of individuals drawn from all over the world. The cultural mix is important to us, for each individual contributes their life experiences with the unifying bond of our common Catholic faith.