Photo of the St. Clare Catholic School Building, a red brick building bordered by some trees

Our School

About Us

At St. Clare Catholic School, we are committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded Catholic education rooted in Gospel values.

  • We nurture the unique gifts, strengths, and potential of every student within a safe, respectful and caring learning environment.

  • In partnership with the mission of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we help students reach their full potential by fostering a welcoming Christian community where faith and learning are integrated into every aspect of school life.

  • Through high-quality instruction, ongoing feedback, and meaningful opportunities for growth, we encourage students to become responsible, self-disciplined, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their local and global communities.

  • Guided by our Catholic faith, we inspire students to live out the Gospel values of:

    • Compassion

    • Respect

    • Service

    • Responsibility

  • We believe that by demonstrating our faith in God and respect for one another, we can create a safe, caring and collaborative learning environment.

  • Together, we promote lifelong learning and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.

We Envision Students Who

  • Are formed in the Catholic faith.

  • Develop physical, emotional, and spiritual balance, enabling them to apply Christian values to life’s opportunities, challenges, and choices.

  • Strive for personal academic excellence in literacy, numeracy and technology.

  • Demonstrate self-worth and self-respect.

  • Show concern and respect for others.

  • Develop and maintain personal wellness.

  • Demonstrate a global perspective and commitment to community responsibility.

Photo of the St. Clare Catholic School Building, a red brick building surrounded by a playground area and bordered by some trees

Our School History and Tradition

  • 1910 - A four-room school at 1114 St. Clair Ave. West is opened. Enrolment is about 60 students, with one teacher.

  • 1915 - The Sisters of St. Joseph are asked to assist at St. Clare School, with Sr. St. Brigid as the principal.

  • 1925 - The Brothers of the Christian Schools join the staff, taking on the task of operating the Boys' School. Boys and girls are taught separately and play in separate yards.

  • 1935 - Enrolment swells to 530 students. Additions are made to the building over the years, increasing the number of classrooms to 12.

  • 1959 - An addition is added to the original building to increase the number of rooms to 24. A new school is erected on Northcliffe Ave., which becomes the Boys' School. The girls remain in the original building.

  • 1963 - A second new building is completed on Northcliffe Ave. The Girls' School relocates there. The original building is occupied by the primary grades.

  • 1967 - The last year the Brothers of the Christian Schools are with St. Clare. The boys and girls are amalgamated into one school. Enrolment is 1400 students.

  • 1978 - Harmony Childcare Centre is opened on site, offering full day care for preschoolers as well as before and after care to local school children.

  • 1982 - The original school is demolished. The site is converted into a parkette, officially named "Piazza Santa Chiara".

  • 1982 - Extended French program is introduced for Grades 5 to 8.

  • 1983 - Italian Heritage Language is introduced.

  • 2010 - St. Clare Catholic School celebrates its 100th Anniversary.

The partnership of teachers, parents and parish, dedicated to the spiritual, academic and personal growth of our students continues.