About Us
At St. Dorothy Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish. We are committed to:
Nurturing and empowering Catholic learners and leaders, one person at a time.
Living our Gospel values by treating all creation with empathy, respect, and responsibility.
Building a strong, collaborative community where everyone shares their gifts selflessly.
Pursuing excellence in learning and leadership, striving to reach our full potential.
School History
St. Dorothy Catholic School opened in September 1969 with 244 students, serving the growing Albion Road and Martingrove Road community in Rexdale and helping address overcrowding at nearby St. Benedict and St. Andrew Catholic Schools. We are served by St. Andrew’s Parish and maintain a strong connection between our school and parish community.
As the neighbourhood grew, so did the school. In 1982, a school addition was built with support from the Parent Teacher Association to accommodate more than 900 students. In 1993, Holy Child Catholic School was established to serve families west of Highway 27 and initially operated from our building. Following its opening, our enrolment declined as we became the designated school for students east of Highway 27. Holy Child moved to its own facility in 1995–1996, marking another important milestone in the development of our local Catholic school community.