Photo of the St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School building, a red brick and beige stone building, surrounded by scattered trees and school grounds

About Us

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

Catholic Environment

Our school fosters a learning environment rooted in Gospel values and Catholic teachings. Religious Education and Family Life programs, approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, are taught at all grade levels. Students live their faith through liturgical celebrations, daily prayer, Christian actions, food drives, ShareLife campaigns, and Me to We initiatives.

Safe and Welcoming Environment

We are committed to providing a safe and inviting school atmosphere. Students follow a code of conduct that promotes safety and respect both inside the school and on the playground. Our Safe Arrival Program ensures student safety through parent communication regarding absences.

Curriculum and Programs Offered

Programs from Kindergarten to Grade 8 follow Ministry of Education and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) guidelines, with instruction adapted to meet individual student needs. We offer Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten, regular Grades 1 to 8 classes, Special Education Resource Support, a Congregated Gifted Centre for Grades 6 to 8 serving north Scarborough, and classes for students with Multiple Exceptionalities. We serve a diverse student population and support each child’s spiritual, academic, social, and emotional development.

Co-Curricular Activities

We offer a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enrich classroom learning, including curriculum-related excursions, Student Council, Chess Club, W5H, Public Speaking, Health Action Team, Eco Team, and a range of sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, cross-country, and track and field.

Photo of the St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School building, a red brick and beige stone building, surrounded by scattered trees and school grounds

School History

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School opened in September 1973. With a tradition of growth, academic excellence, and commitment spanning over 50 years, our school community continues to live by the teachings and ideals of our patron saint.

Our Patron Saint

Our school is named after St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit order. Following his conversion, he dedicated his life to teaching, preaching, helping others, and spreading the faith.

Canonized in 1622, St. Ignatius is remembered as one of the Church’s great spiritual leaders.