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

Our Mission Statement is as follows:

“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.” 

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

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

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

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

St. Gabriel Catholic School first opened its doors in 1953, welcoming 210 students into six classrooms and shared facilities. As the North York community expanded, so did the school. Additions were made in 1956, 1963, and 1966 to accommodate the growing student population.

Over time, as enrollment fluctuated, the original section of the building was temporarily used by the North York administrative offices of the school board. In 1986, a daycare facility was added to support local families.

By 1993, enrollment had grown to 490 students, prompting the school to reclaim its original space. On May 3, 1995, the school community celebrated a re-blessing ceremony, joyfully welcoming back Mother St. Albert, the school’s first principal.

Our school is named after St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, a Passionist priest who dedicated his life to faith and service. Born in the 19th century, he died in 1862 at the age of 24. He was beatified in 1903 and canonized in 1920. His feast day is celebrated on February 27.