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 follows the Ontario Curriculum and Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations, with a wide range of co-curricular activities and special programs throughout the year. Students can participate in leadership and community initiatives (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, choir, literacy and technology programs.
Our Nutrition Program serves our students with healthy and nutritious food. Family and community supports include early childhood and parenting programs, before- and after-school care, and Portuguese 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.