About Us
For over 50 years, St. Catherine Catholic School has proudly served our community by recognizing and responding to the diverse needs of our students. Through strong partnerships among families, Precious Blood Parish, and our dedicated staff, we foster a united Catholic community where everyone is supported and valued.
We nurture the whole child through faith, learning, compassion, personal growth, responsibility, and citizenship. Rooted in Gospel values and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, we encourage students to become discerning believers, creative and reflective thinkers, responsible lifelong learners, caring family members, effective contributors, and responsible citizens. Our faith-filled learning environment also promotes a growth mindset, strong mathematics learning, mental health and well-being, and the overall development of every child.
Supporting Student Success and Growth
At St. Catherine Catholic School, Gospel values and Catholic teachings are woven into daily school life. Through Religious Education, Family Life programs, liturgical celebrations, and service initiatives such as food and toy drives, ShareLife, and community service, students are encouraged to develop and live out their faith.
We are committed to a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment where dignity, respect, and student well-being are priorities. Our Health Action Team, Safe Schools Committee, and Code of Conduct support a positive school culture, while differentiated instruction, enrichment, and specialized programming help meet diverse learning needs. Student achievements are celebrated through assemblies and school communications, and a Withdrawal Gifted Program is offered three days a week for eligible students in Grades 5 to 8.
Students are also encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles through Health and Physical Education, daily physical activity, and a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. From choir, drama, and school events to sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track and field, swimming, and skating, students have opportunities to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build friendships.
Our School History and Tradition
Since opening in 1967, St. Catherine Catholic School has provided Catholic education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and grown into a strong, close-knit community. Declining enrollment in the late 1980s led to boundary changes that welcomed students from Precious Blood Catholic School, and by 1994 enrollment had grown to more than 200 students.
Our close partnership with Precious Blood Parish supports the sacramental and spiritual development of our students through school Masses, Advent Family Masses, Rosary Apostolate visits, Marian celebrations, and opportunities for students to actively participate in their faith community. We proudly celebrate our patron saint, St. Catherine Labouré, each November 25 with a school Mass. Strong family connections continue across generations, reflecting our rich tradition of Catholic education and community. We celebrated our 25th anniversary in 1992 and its 40th anniversary in 2007.