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 through the consistent teaching and reinforcement of our Code of Behaviour. Our Safe Arrival Program supports student safety, while our caretakers help ensure that school facilities and grounds remain clean, secure, and well maintained.
Academic Focus
Our curriculum initiatives strengthen literacy, communication, and numeracy through enhanced reading, writing, and targeted mathematics instruction. After-school literacy and numeracy programs provide additional 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, while instruction and resources are adapted to meet the linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds of our students.
Technology Integration
Our Computer Lab, equipped with new and donated computers, helps students develop essential technology skills. Intermediate students use technology regularly to support presentations, projects, and classroom learning.
Environmental Stewardship
St. Edward Catholic School is home to a Peace Garden, funded by the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation. Featuring native plants that attract local bird species, the garden is maintained by parents, staff, and students and 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
St. Edward Catholic School proudly carries a nearly 100-year tradition of family, community, and faith. Originally located beside St. Edward Church at Yonge and Greenfield, the school moved to Eddfield Avenue in 1985 before relocating to its current site at 1 Botham Road. The Toronto Catholic District School Board acquired the former Anglican convent site to create a new elementary school for 425 students. Set atop the Don Valley among mature trees and rich vegetation, the school was designed to blend naturally with its surroundings. Our parish church, now on Churchill Avenue, continues our longstanding connection with the parish community.
The school is named after St. Edward the Confessor, the patron saint of our parish. An 11th-century English king, St. Edward was known for promoting monastic life and founding Westminster Abbey. Canonized in 1161, he is remembered for his faith, service, and healing ministry. His legacy continues to inspire our Catholic identity and traditions.