About Us
At St. Edward Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to fostering a strong Catholic environment. All students participate in religious education and family life programs, with Gospel values integrated across the curriculum.
Safe and Welcoming Environment
We strive to maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school.
Our Code of Behaviour is consistently taught and reinforced.
The Safe Arrival Program, managed effectively by our secretary, ensures student safety.
Our caretakers work diligently to maintain clean and secure facilities and grounds.
Academic Focus
Our curriculum initiatives aim to strengthen:
Literacy and communication skills through enhanced reading and writing instruction.
Numeracy and mathematical understanding via targeted programs.
We also offer after-school literacy and numeracy support to help students reach their full potential.
Student Success and Support
We are committed to providing opportunities, hope, and dignity for every student.
Our English-Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education programs support diverse learning needs.
Students come from a wide range of linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds, and we tailor support accordingly.
Technology Integration
Our Computer Lab, equipped with new and donated computers, helps students build essential tech skills.
Intermediate students use technology regularly for presentations and projects.
Environmental Stewardship
St. Edward is home to a Peace Garden, funded by the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation.
It features native plants and attracts local bird species.
Maintained by parents, staff, and students, it reflects our commitment to environmental education.
Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities
We offer a wide range of enriching activities coordinated by staff and parents, including:
Sports: Volleyball, hockey, swimming, softball, soccer, cross-country, track and field.
Clubs and Events: Chess, W5H, public speaking, choir, band, skating, karate, Carnival.
Enrichment: Authors, Artists-in-Schools, Scientists in School, charity drives, and excursions.
School History and Tradition
St. Edward Catholic School is proud of its strong tradition of family, community, and faith, which is reflected in everything we do. The school has a history spanning nearly 100 years.
Originally located beside St. Edward Church at Yonge and Greenfield, the school moved to Eddfield Avenue in September 1985, and later to its current location at 1 Botham Road. The church is now located on Churchill Avenue.
The Toronto Catholic District School Board acquired the Botham Road site—formerly an Anglican convent—to build a new elementary school with space for 425 students. The site features diverse vegetation and wildlife and sits atop the Don Valley, the city's largest ravine. The school building was designed as a pavilion nestled among mature trees, blending naturally with its surroundings.
Our school is named after St. Edward the Confessor, who is also the patron of our parish. Edward was an 11th-century king of England and the last of the Anglo-Saxon line before the Norman conquest. He promoted monastic life and founded Westminster Abbey, where he is buried. Renowned for his healing abilities, St. Edward the Confessor was canonized in 1161.