Proud Past, Strong Future

Mission Statement

In partnership with parents, the primary educators of our students, the Church, and the community, St. John Brebeuf Catholic School exists to provide a Catholic education of the highest quality. Learning will take place in a safe and caring environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. Each individual will be encouraged to grow spiritually, morally, emotionally, academically, physically and socially towards their unique fulfillment. This will enable them to become productive members of our global community. From a proud past, together we seek to continue to build a strong future within the context of Gospel values.

History

St. John Brebeuf Catholic School opened it doors in September, 1979 to some thirty-five students in grades one through eight. With the commitment, dedication and hard work of parents, teachers and students, the next few years saw rapid expansion as enrollment continued to grow. Housed in a temporary, relocatable structure the need for a permanent facility soon became apparent to all. The new structure became a reality in March, 1991 when students and staff moved into the all new St. John Brebeuf Catholic School. Enrolment consisted of 156 students. The new facility afforded students a greatly improved education. Students now had a beautiful new large gymnasium and stage area, and for the first time a library resource room.

St. John Brebeuf Catholic School continued to grow throughout the 1990’s and into the next century. As a result of this continued growth, an addition consisting of six classrooms, a new library resource centre, additional washrooms and storage space was built and opened in September, 2005. Presently, St. John Brebeuf Catholic School is home to over three hundred students.

In its years of existence, St. John Brebeuf Catholic School has had four principals: Mr. Andy Beaudoin from September 1979 until June, 1986; Mrs. Anne Atkinson from September 1986 until March 1993; Mr. Tony Bazinet from March 1993 until June 2000; Mr. Art Connolly from September 2000 until until June 2009; and Mr. Corey Malone September 2009 until June 2013; Kellie Angerilli September 2013 until June 2016; Lowell Butts September 2016 until June 2022 and Kate Seftel is the current principal.

ST. JOHN BREBEUF CATHOLIC SCHOOL

September 2003 (Reviewed April, 2007)

Area enclosed by:

Starting point: Halton-Erin Townline at Winston Churchill Blvd.:

1. North on Winston Churchill Blvd. to Erin –Garafraxa Townline

2. West on Erin-Garafraxa Townline to Eramosa-Erin Townline

3. South on Eramosa-Erin Townline to Halton-Erin Townline

4. East on Halton Erin Townline to Winston Churchill Blvd.

Note: Boundary includes Ballinafad, Crewson’s Corners, Hillsburgh, Orton

Please Note:

1) Unless otherwise noted, the home school is the one on the same side of the street as the residence.

2) Boundaries are subject to change. Please verify with school or board office.

St. John Brebeuf is a STREAM SCHOOL

Science, Technology Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math

STEM education as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Education is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including cross-curricular and/or integrative study, and the application of those subjects in real-world contexts. As students engage in STEM education, they develop transferable skills that they need to meet the demands of today’s global economy and society. Further, robotics and coding allow students to improve creative thinking skills, teamwork, problem solving skills, and get exposure to the basics of computer programming languages on several platforms in a fun, challenging and project based way.

At St. John Brebeuf in Erin the manner in which we see the world, seek knowledge and learn, are guided by faith. For that reason, we offer STREAM which includes both Arts and Religion.

Athletics

St. John Brebeuf Catholic School strives to promote the dignity and wellbeing of all students, athletes, participants in all activities and sporting events. Our athletes that represent the school at inter-school competition are expected to demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship, respect for fellow players, their efforts and coaches while maintaining their academic standards. As a school community we are all committed to demonstrating the following TRUE SPORT MOVEMENT principles.

GO FOR IT
Always rise to the challenge.
Discover how good you can be.
PLAY FAIR
Play honestly and obey the rules.
Winning is only real when competition is fair.
RESPECT OTHERS
Respect teammates, competitors, coaches and officials both on the field and off.
Win with dignity and lose with grace.
KEEP IT FUN
Have a good time.
Keep a positive attitude and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
STAY HEALTHY
Respect your body. Keep in shape.
GIVE BACK
Do something that helps your community. We declare that we will demonstrate the principles of TRUE SPORT to the best of our abilities when participating or observing an athletic event/game/ activity.

Environmental Education

St. John Brebeuf Catholic School is located at 30 Millwood Street in the town of Erin, on property adjacent to the Woolen Mill Conservation Area. The Woolen Mill Trail offers 1.8 kms of trail that is frequently used by our staff and students for classes, nature hikes, habitat studies, environmental science, cross country running and orienteering.  Access to the property is controlled via gated, keyed access from our schoolyard to the trails.

Environmental Stewardship

As Catholics, our social teaching calls us to a duty and obligation to care for God’s creation which has been entrusted to our care for a short time. In 2015, the Holy Father, Pope Francis,  detailed this position in his papal encyclical, Laudato Si.

At St. John Brebeuf, we care for the environment every day we accept the challenge to see the beauty and wonder of God’s creation. We strive to treat one another with respect as children of God. We demonstrate gratitude for creation and  the birds, trees, plants, streams and  fresh air. As we accept our role as stewards in taking care of God’s creation and plan, we are doing his work by taking care of what has been entrusted to us.

“All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.”  Pope Francis, Laudato Si.

Skills Canada Club

Skills Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not-for-profit organization with partner Skills Canada organizations in each of the provinces/territories that work with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to promote skilled trade and technology careers among Canadian youth.

At St. John Brebeuf, Skills Club members  in Grades 6, 7&8 learn about Construction Technology, Green Energy, Lego Robotics, Lego Mechanics, Health& Safety, Video and Design and Technology.  All members learn about the design and engineering process and how to solve problems in a team- based environment.

Girls Who Code Club

THE GIRLS WHO CODE club at St. John Brebeuf is part of a wider worldwide network of computing programming and coding clubs that has at its core, three fundamental principles: