Our School
About Us
Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School is an inclusive learning community uniting home, parish, and school, and rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge to lead lives of faith, hope, and charity.
We believe:
In the worth and dignity of every person.
In the critical role that our Catholic schools play in promoting Gospel values, social justice, environmental responsibility, human solidarity, and the common good.
That high standards and expectations foster greater achievement.
That people thrive in a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment grounded in respect for the diversity of every person.
That teaching is responsive to individual needs.
That teaching and learning should be rooted in research and evidence.
That each of us shares responsibility for creating collaborative communities of learning.
That equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity are integral to the Catholic community.
That the 21st-century competencies of collaboration, real-world problem solving and innovation, knowledge construction, skilled communication, self-regulation, and the use of information and communication technology for learning are essential.
School History
Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School opened in September 1982. The original building, constructed in 1950, was formerly known as Danesbury Public School.
Our Namesakes: Saints Cosmas and Damian
Our school is named after twin brothers, Cosmas and Damian, who were born in Arabia. They lived in Egaea, Cilicia, where they served as doctors, ministering to the sick and needy. Renowned for their healing skills and early work as pharmacists, they were known for their generosity and compassion, refusing to accept payment for their services.
Their selfless dedication to others continues to serve as an inspiring example for our school community.
Sts. Cosmas and Damian are excellent role models for children, exemplifying care, service, and kindness toward others—values we strive to instill in all our students.