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. Like a family, we work together to support, encourage, and care for one another, always striving to enhance the lives of those entrusted to us.
Through the partnership of our families, Precious Blood Parish, and dedicated staff, we continue to grow as a united Catholic community. Together, we nurture the development of the whole person by fostering faith, learning, compassion, and the values reflected in the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:
A discerning believer.
An effective contributor.
A reflective, creative and holistic thinker.
A collaborative contributor.
A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner.
A caring family member.
A responsible citizen.
Our staff is proud of our faith-filled learning environment where Gospel values, teachings and beliefs are an integral part of our daily life. It is an important part of our mission to provide our students with a firm foundation for their faith development alongside promoting a growth mindset, a focus on mathematics, and care for the mental health and wellbeing of our children.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
At St. Catherine Catholic School, Gospel values and Catholic teachings are woven into the daily life of our school community. Through Religious Education, Family Life programs, and value-based learning, students are supported in developing a strong foundation of faith. Students are encouraged to live out their faith through liturgical celebrations, charitable initiatives such as food and toy drives, ShareLife, Remembrance Day poppy campaigns, and community service opportunities.
We are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all students. Our Health Action Team and Safe Schools Committee promote well-being and safety through ongoing communication with students, staff, and families. Our Code of Conduct, rooted in dignity and respect, is shared through student agendas, assemblies, the Catholic School Parent Council, and daily interactions throughout the school.
St. Catherine supports the diverse learning needs of all students through enrichment opportunities, differentiated instruction, and specialized programming. Teachers work to provide meaningful learning experiences that recognize individual strengths and needs. Student achievements are celebrated through monthly assemblies and school communications. We are also proud to offer a Withdrawal Gifted Program three days per week for students in Grades 5 to 8 from several schools.
Student wellness is an important part of our school culture. Through Health and Physical Education, daily physical activity, and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices, students are encouraged to develop lifelong habits that support their well-being.
A wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities allow students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build community. Opportunities include liturgical choir, drama, W5H, theme dances, Spirit Days, Spring Concert, Library Lunchtime Café, and a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track and field, swimming, and skating.
Our School History and Tradition
St. Catherine Catholic School is a small elementary school located in a diverse suburban community in north-central Toronto. Opened in 1967, the school provides Catholic education for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. The surrounding community includes a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and high-rise residences, with many families having Middle Eastern heritage.
During the late 1980s, declining enrollment led to boundary changes that welcomed students from Precious Blood Catholic School. By September 1994, enrollment had grown to more than 200 students, reflecting the strength and growth of the St. Catherine community.
Our patron saint, St. Catherine Labouré, is celebrated each year on November 25 with a school Mass. St. Catherine Catholic School is closely connected with Precious Blood Parish, and together with families, we support the sacramental and spiritual development of our students. Through school Masses, an Advent Family Mass, Rosary Apostolate visits, and Marian celebrations, students are encouraged to deepen their faith and participate in the traditions of our Catholic community.
St. Catherine has a proud history of family and community connections, with generations of students returning as parents and members of the school community. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1992 and its 40th anniversary in 2007 with celebrations that brought together current and former students, staff, families, and clergy to honour the school’s rich tradition of Catholic education.