About Us
St. René Goupil Catholic School serves a diverse population. The common element is the Catholic faith that each family contributes to the community. We recognize our responsibilities to teach, foster and develop the tenets and practice of the Catholic faith.
Motto
Inspiration Lights the Fire Within.
Inspire me to be the best person I can be:
To accept all the challenges in my life,
To share my talents and
To fulfill all my dreams with hard work.
Guide me as I make good choices in my faith,
my work and my life.
Reward me with attitudes that God,
my family and my friends will be proud of
and that I will be proud of myself.
St. René Goupil,
Pray for us.
School History and Tradition
St. René Goupil Catholic School opened its doors to students in September 1983. It is one of six Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) schools associated with the Prince of Peace Parish.
The school community has changed over the years because of new residential development and the opening of Prince of Peace Catholic School which began in temporary facilities on St. René Goupil site. Today, St. René Goupil Catholic School welcomes families with a strong sense of belonging.
St. René Goupil was born in Angers, France. He had entered the Jesuit Order but ill health forced him to leave. Even though he was deaf, he studied medicine and later in 1640 offered his services to the Jesuits in New France. St. René Goupil lived from May 15, 1608 until September 23, 1642. He was a French Missionary and one of the first North American martyrs of the Roman Catholic Church. He was canonized on June 29, 1930.