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Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is a vibrant and dynamic learning community committed to excellence in Catholic education. Supported by dedicated staff, engaged parents, and a successful alumni network, we provide students with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our school is known for its spirit of creativity, generosity, and community.

We embrace a personalized, student-centred approach rooted in Gospel values. Every student is recognized for their unique gifts and supported in becoming a self-directed, lifelong learner, prepared to meet the challenges of secondary school and beyond.

Mary Ward follows the Mission and Vision of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) and remains committed to the foundational beliefs on which our school was built.

We offer a full range of courses at the advanced, general, and basic levels, along with specialized programs to meet diverse student needs:

• Gifted, Extended French, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Resource support.

• Enriched academic options including calculus, visual arts technology, animation, and videography.

• A strong teacher advisory program to guide student progress.

• Emphasis on time management and personal responsibility through tools like the agenda booklet and “Directions for Life” credit.

Mary Ward offers a wide variety of co-curricular programs that enrich student life:

• Over 30 competitive athletic teams and diverse intramural activities.

• A robust visual and performing arts program, including major productions such as West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, and The Women.

• Musical bands and choirs performing across the city.

• Active student government, Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC), and school steering committee.

Because we believe in the worth and dignity of all human persons, we, the members of the Mary Ward school community, declare the following:

• We affirm the multicultural and multiracial dimension of our community; prejudice, stereotyping, and jokes and language which insult or ridicule another culture or race, are not acceptable to use. We pledge our commitment to raise awareness, to realize we have a problem and to change our old ways.

• We affirm the full equality of persons, male and female. Stereotyping, negative language and attitudes which see women as inferior to men, or which expect men to be “macho” are not acceptable to us. We pledge our commitment to raise awareness, to realize we have a problem and to change our old ways.

• We affirm that the hope of humanity lies in peace and reconciliation. Physical and emotional violence, gossip, bullying and selfish behaviour are not acceptable to us. We pledge our commitment to raise awareness, to realize we have a problem and to change our old ways.

We, the members of the Mary Ward community declare our willingness to continue the many positive things we have been doing to build a better society. When abuses occur, we pledge that we will act with courage and concern to stop negative behaviour. We make our commitment to this declaration in the name of Jesus, who modeled this behaviour, and whose spirit guides our actions.

Founded in 1985 by the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now TCDSB), Mary Ward is named after the founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters). The school continues the Loretto tradition of Christian community and educational excellence.

Located at McNicoll Avenue and Kennedy Road in Scarborough, Mary Ward is one of only seven schools in Canada offering a unique model of individualized, self-paced learning. This approach is supported by a highly acclaimed teacher advisor program.

We offer a complete slate of academic programs at all levels, along with specialized options in ESL, gifted education, extended French, cooperative education, technology, music, drama, and visual arts. Co-curricular athletics, clubs, and spiritual programs are integral to our school culture.

At Mary Ward, students learn the value of personal responsibility and effective time management—skills that serve them well throughout their lives.