About Us
St. Cecilia Catholic School is a vibrant and growing community in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood, offering both English and French Immersion programs. Our welcoming school features spacious playgrounds, a historic building, and a strong sense of community pride.
As an EcoSchool, we promote environmental stewardship through energy conservation, waste reduction, ecological literacy, and school ground greening. We also put our Catholic faith into action through service and social justice initiatives, including ShareLife, food drives, Me to We, and support for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. These experiences foster compassion, courage, and a commitment to serving others.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environment. Our Code of Behaviour promotes respect, responsibility, conflict resolution, and self-discipline. Inspired by St. Cecilia, we encourage students to live out their faith through courage, integrity, kindness, and care for others and God’s creation.
Mission Statement
We are committed to fostering a welcoming community built on trust, respect, and a strong sense of belonging. Through prayer, reflection, celebration, and the daily practice of our Catholic faith, we nurture students’ spiritual growth and encourage them to open their hearts to God, their minds to learning, and their talents to serving others.
As a community of learners, we strive for excellence by helping every student reach their full potential, develop confidence and independence, and live out their faith with compassion and integrity. Together, we journey with Christ, celebrate God’s love, and inspire curiosity, a lifelong love of learning, and a commitment to always do our best.
Our School History and Tradition
St. Cecilia Catholic School has a proud history dating back to 1887, when Father Joseph McCann of St. Helen’s Parish purchased land on Edwin Avenue to establish a Catholic church and school. The original wooden school, known as St. Mary’s, was replaced by a brick building in 1890 and renamed St. Cecilia’s, traditionally in honour of the patron saint of sacred music and the nearby Heintzman Piano factory. St. Cecilia Church opened in 1909, followed by our current school building at Annette Street and Evelyn Avenue in 1914. Additions in 1918, 1954, and 1964 supported the school’s continued growth.
The Loretto Sisters were among our earliest teachers and administrators, helping establish our strong tradition of Catholic education. Today, as home of the Tigers, we continue this legacy by providing a welcoming, inclusive, and faith-filled learning environment where students are inspired to grow, learn, and succeed.
