About Us
St. Helen Catholic School serves approximately 500 students from Kindergarten/Early Learning to Grade 8 in the Brockton Village area. We welcome families from diverse backgrounds and encourage parent and guardian involvement in school events, including monthly Mass at St. Helen’s Church.
Academic and Co-Curricular Programs
Our academic program is based on the Ontario Curriculum and the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. A wide range of co-curricular activities and special programs are offered throughout the year.
Student Leadership and Events
Fundraisers
School dances and assemblies
Treat days and spirit days
Santa photos
Community outreach and social justice initiatives
Athletics
Volleyball
Soccer
Basketball
Cross-country
Track and field
Clubs and Programs
Peacekeepers
Rosary Club
Health Action Team
Green Team
School Choir
W5H Team
Me to We Leadership Programme
Book Fair
Technology and Literacy
Focus on 21st-century skills
Program modifications (e.g., paired reading, remedial groups)
Multicultural materials
Classroom computer integration
Language and Nutrition
Portuguese taught during the school day
Nutrition Program
Family and Community Support
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre (birth to age 6)
Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club After-School Program
Immaculata Child Care and Before/After-School Programs (ages 2 to 12)
Portuguese After-School Classes
School History
St. Helen Catholic School was established in 1852 and has been located at 1196 College Street for over 100 years. In 1994, a new building was constructed alongside the original 1914 structure, which was fully refurbished.
The school's architecture has received recognition from both the Ontario Architectural Conservancy and the Ontario Historical Society for its thoughtful design and preservation of heritage.
Our Patron Saint
St. Helen Catholic School is honoured to be named after St. Helen, an empress who embraced Christianity later in life. Her faith and devotion had a profound influence on her son, Constantine, the first Christian emperor. She used her wealth to support charitable works and build churches.
Students are encouraged to follow St. Helen’s example of devotion to the Cross and strive to become committed followers of Jesus through acts of kindness, faith, and service.
School Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
You revealed Your Cross to St. Helen because You wanted to give us a great treasure.
Grant, through her prayers, that the sacrifice made on that life giving wood
May lead us to the rewards of everlasting life.
Amen.