Photo of the St. Gabriel Catholic School building, a small red brick building surrounded by a parking lot in a residential area

Our School

About Us

At St. Gabriel Catholic School, we pride ourselves on the strong partnership that exists among the home, the school and the parish.

Our Mission

Acknowledging the Mission and Vision statements of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we at St. Gabriel Catholic School will strive to create an environment in which the meeting of the individual's intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs will foster academic excellence, peaceful co-existence, creative problem-solving and personal community and global responsibility.

Academic Excellence

We place a high priority on diversification within the regular program. Appropriate adjustments are made to program outcomes to reflect the school culture, linguistic diversity and student learning styles through: 

  • An integrated curriculum

  • Excursions

  • Computer literacy programs

  • Special art and drama productions

  • Teaching/learning activities that meet student needs

  • Individual and group activities

  • Paired reading

  • “Be free” program

  • Prime mentors

Co-Curricular Activities

Our school day is enriched by a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, including:

  • Religious celebrations

  • Young Authors programs

  • Mathematics projects

  • Choir and Drama Club

  • Play Day and Carnival

  • W5H and Curriculum Fairs

  • Athletic events, including ski excursions and a Toronto-wide swim meet

Supporting Diverse Student Needs

We recognize the uniqueness of every student and provide access to:

  • Special Education Programs

  • Enrichment/Gifted Programs

  • Guidance and Social Work Services

  • English and French as a Second Language Support

  • Speech and Language Assistance

Safe and Supportive Environment

We prioritize student safety and well-being through:

  • A clearly defined Code of Behaviour

  • An organized Safe Arrival Program

  • Programs that promote conflict resolution and self-esteem

Photo of the St. Gabriel Catholic School building, a small red brick building surrounded by a parking lot in a residential area

School History and Tradition

  • We opened in 1953, welcoming 210 students across six classrooms with shared facilities.

  • As our North York community grew, we expanded with additions completed in 1956, 1963, and 1966 to accommodate increasing enrolment.

  • As enrolment needs changed over the years, portions of our original building were temporarily used by the North York administrative offices of the school board.

  • In 1986, a daycare facility was added to support local families and strengthen our connection with the community.

  • By 1993, our enrolment had grown to 490 students, allowing us to reclaim our original space.

  • On May 3, 1995, our school community celebrated a re-blessing ceremony and welcomed back Mother St. Albert, our school's first principal.

Our Patron Saint

  • We are named after St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, a Passionist priest who dedicated his life to faith and service.

  • Born in the 19th century, St. Gabriel died in 1862 at the age of 24.

  • He was beatified in 1903 and canonized in 1920.

  • We celebrate his feast day on February 27 and look to his life as an example of faith, dedication, and service.