About Us
At St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School, we celebrate the cultural diversity of our students while fostering unity through our shared Catholic beliefs and values. Each child brings unique experiences to the classroom, and our learning activities reflect these differences to support inclusive growth and understanding.
Our Christian family values serve as a unifying force. By living these values at home and in school, we strengthen our sense of community and support each child’s development.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Our teachers help create a welcoming, respectful, and safe learning environment by establishing clear routines and expectations, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting student safety. They also recognize individual learning styles and needs while reinforcing key concepts to strengthen student understanding.
Enhancing Learning Through Technology
We use technology to support inclusive and effective learning by adapting and simplifying content to meet diverse needs, presenting concepts in different ways, and encouraging students to apply and share their knowledge using a variety of tools.
Faith and Community Connection
Our school maintains a strong partnership with St. Timothy Parish, working together with families to support sacramental preparation, faith-based learning, and community engagement. Parish clergy are familiar faces to students and parents, strengthening our Catholic identity and connection to the wider community.
School History
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School is located in the historic Henry Farm community of Don Mills. This area was originally settled in 1806 by Henry Mulholland, an Irish immigrant from County Monaghan. Although Mulholland later sold the land, his great-grandson, George Stewart Henry, Ontario’s 10th Premier (1930–1934), reacquired it in 1898.
In 1958, just ten days before his passing, Henry sold the farm for $2 million to developers. His home, Oriole Lodge, still stands at 17 Manorpark Court, just around the corner from the school.
A Growing Legacy
Our school opened in 1964 with 172 students and quickly grew, reaching more than 600 students and prompting a major addition in 1970. The first graduating class in 1965 included 13 Grade 8 students. Founding principal Mr. Tony Reffle served until his retirement in 2003, the same year the original building was demolished to make way for a new facility. The new school opened in September 2004 as a modern, state-of-the-art building with space for all students without portables, located on the original hillside overlooking the Toronto skyline.