About Us
At St. Dunstan Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.
Faith-Based Learning
Gospel values are woven into every aspect of school life. Our Religion and Family Life programs, part of the core curriculum, support students' spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.
Safe and Supportive Environment
Our Safe Schools policy ensures a secure learning environment. The Safe Arrival Program accounts for all students daily, with parents contacted if a student is absent. Our Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline policy guide students in practicing respectful and responsible behaviour.
Inclusive Education
We recognize that students have diverse needs. Support is available through our Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. When challenges arise, we adapt learning plans to help students succeed.
Enriching Experiences
St. Dunstan offers a variety of co-curricular activities, including sports teams and clubs. Staff also provide unique learning opportunities through class excursions and in-school programs, enriching the student experience beyond the classroom.
School History
St. Dunstan Catholic School opened in September 1923 as a portable, two-room school. Reflecting on those early days, Miss Hilda Myers, the first principal, shared the following:
Without any foundation—a flat roof and tinned walls set in a spacious field—the school was the rendezvous (point) of the cold winds that swept down from those open spaces to the north. I don't think we shall ever forget that first winter. We would gather around the old stove to thaw out before class began, and I think it was here that the wonderful spirit of friendliness and loyalty—the true spirit of St. Dunstan's—was born.
In 1945, construction began on a permanent structure, now the southern portion of the school. A northern addition was completed in 1967, forming the building we know today.
Today, staff and students at St. Dunstan continue to nurture the welcoming and loyal spirit described by Miss Myers, while striving for academic excellence and personal growth.
Our Patron Saint
St. Dunstan, born around 909 in Glastonbury, England, was a monk, reformer, and educator. After serving in the royal court, he became Abbot of Glastonbury in 943, transforming the monastery into a renowned centre of learning. He later served as Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, and in 961, Archbishop of Canterbury. He passed away on May 19, 988, after 27 years of service as bishop.