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Our School

About Us

Stella Maris Catholic School is committed to nurturing students academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Located in an urban Toronto community, the school serves approximately 420 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. It also hosts a regional program for students with multiple exceptionalities.

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Programs and Services

Stella Maris Catholic School offers the following programs:

  • French as a Second Language (FSL): Grades 1 to 8

  • English as a Second Language (ESL): Grades 4 to 8

  • Special Education Support: For students identified with exceptionalities

  • Junior Literacy – Reading Intervention: Grades 4 and 5

  • Vocal Music: Kindergarten and Grade 6

  • Instrumental Music: Grades 7 and 8

New Programs

Programs recently introduced to Stella Maris Catholic School include:

  • Early Learning Full-Day Kindergarten: This program for four- and five-year-olds features a play-based learning environment where teachers and early childhood educators collaborate to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.

  • Empower Reading Program: Designed for struggling readers, this program teaches effective word identification and decoding strategies, helping students read independently for meaning, information, and enjoyment.

Co-Curricular and Support Programs

In addition, the following programs and initiatives are available to our students:

  • Arts and Athletics

  • Student Leadership through the Me to We initiative

  • Morning Meal Program

  • A variety of extracurricular activities, including school sports teams and W5H

School History and Tradition

  • We opened in September 1973 to serve the growing Catholic community in the Dufferin and St. Clair area of west Toronto.

  • In our early years, our classrooms were spread across three locations:

    • St. Nicholas of Bari Church

    • St. Clare Catholic School

    • Richard W. Scott Catholic School

  • As our enrolment increased, we secured additional space at Earlscourt Public School with support from the provincial government.

  • Eventually, a new school building was constructed on the Earlscourt site, providing us with a permanent home.

  • Our establishment and growth were made possible through the dedication of:

    • Catholic parents

    • Committed staff

    • Monsignor Sbrocchi, our parish priest

  • We continue to honour the dedication, collaboration, and vision that helped establish our school community.

Our School Today

Stella Maris Catholic School continues to thrive as a vibrant faith-based learning community. We are proud of the following:

  • A dedicated professional staff committed to nurturing every student in a caring, faith-filled environment.

  • A Code of Conduct rooted in Gospel values that promotes a safe, respectful, and welcoming school culture.

  • A strong partnership with our parish, including regular sacramental celebrations and pastoral visits.

  • Active parent involvement through the Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC), supporting student learning and achievement.