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St. Demetrius Catholic School is an Eastern Rite Catholic school within the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 for more than 45 years. In addition to the Ontario curriculum, students benefit from Ukrainian language instruction, the integration of Eastern Rite Catholic traditions, daily Core French, vocal music from Kindergarten to Grade 4, and a strings program for students in Grades 5 to 8.

• We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every student can reach their full potential.

• Guided by the Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Virtues, we nurture students to become:

  • Discerning believers

  • Effective communicators

  • Creative thinkers

  • Caring family members

  • Responsible citizens

• Through the dedication of our staff, we support students in achieving high academic standards while growing in faith and character.

• We emphasize service to others as an important part of school life, with students supporting local and international charitable initiatives, including including food banks and the Dzherelo Children's Centre in Lviv, Ukraine.

• We provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through Me to We and other student-led activities.

• We encourage students to explore their interests through a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including:

  • Athletics

  • Chess

  • W5H

  • Robotics

  • Cooking

  • Student leadership

  • Other clubs and activities

• Our active Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC) strengthens the partnership between home, school, and parish by supporting:

  • Student learning

  • Faith celebrations

  • Extracurricular programs

  • School initiatives

  • Volunteerism and fundraising

At St. Demetrius, our strong partnership among home, school, and parish is at the heart of everything we do, creating a close-knit community where every student is supported to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our school's mission is to offer our students a rich spiritual, academic and cultural formation in the light of the Gospel values, challenging them to achieve excellence in a stimulating, culturally rich, community-based and welcoming environment. Together with our Parent Council, our school strives to provide our students with the most current educational and technological resources available to us through the Ministry of Education and the TCDSB to enhance their learning opportunities.

• Since opening in 1975, we have maintained a close partnership with St. Demetrius the Great Martyr Church, working together to celebrate and nurture the traditions of the Eastern Rite Catholic faith through:

  • Liturgical celebrations

  • Faith formation

  • Community events

• We are committed to helping every student reach their full potential through:

  • The Ontario curriculum

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Inclusive learning practices

  • Resource support

  • Early identification of student needs through our School-Based Support and Joint Teams

  • Gifted learning opportunities for students in Grades 5 to 8

  • English as a Second Language classes

• We enrich the curriculum through daily Ukrainian language instruction from Grades 1 to 8, with half-day Ukrainian instruction in Kindergarten.

• Combined with daily French instruction, we provide opportunities for students to develop multilingual skills in English, Ukrainian, and French.

• We encourage students to take an active role in the spiritual and cultural life of our parish, participating in celebrations such as:

  • Prasnyk

  • Christmas Vertep

  • Easter Hahilky

• We foster a strong commitment to service and community engagement through visits and performances for residents of the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre and local seniors' residences.

• We offer a broad range of athletic, cultural, academic, and extracurricular opportunities, including:

  • Soccer, boys' and girls' volleyball, and basketball teams

  • Intramural sports

  • Track and field

  • Cross country

  • String orchestra and string ensemble

  • Vocal music

  • Chess Club

  • Art Club

  • Student Council leadership opportunities, including charitable events and spirit days

  • Math Group for the Gauss competition

  • W5H teams

  • Curriculum-related excursions

  • Concerts featuring French and Ukrainian performers

  • Author visits to enhance literacy

  • Scientist in the School presentations for all classes

  • Anti-bullying and Safe Schools presentations

• Through the strong collaboration of school, church, parents, and our Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC), we provide students with opportunities to excel academically, socially, spiritually, and culturally

• We are one of three Ukrainian Catholic schools within the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

• We were founded in 1975 through the vision of Rt. Rev. John Tataryn, pastor of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church.

• Our school was established to preserve and celebrate the rich spiritual, cultural, and linguistic heritage of the Ukrainian Catholic community.

• Our early development was guided by our founding principal, Sister Rachel Tataryn of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate (SSMI), whose dedicated leadership helped establish the strong traditions that continue to shape our school today.

• We maintain close connections with:

  • St. Demetrius the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church

  • Demetrius Residence

  • The Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre

• These longstanding partnerships reflect our commitment to faith, culture, and community.

• We have celebrated important milestones throughout our history, including our 25th and 35th anniversaries, bringing together:

  • Current and former students

  • Alumni

  • Former staff

  • Parish members

  • The wider community

• Through these celebrations and traditions, we honour our rich history and lasting legacy while continuing to build a strong and vibrant school community.