Our School
About Us
St. Robert Catholic Elementary School provides a learning environment wherein Gospel values and Catholic teachings and beliefs are integral to the daily life of the school. As a school community we help each student develop a deep personal relationship with Christ so that it manifests itself in the student's interactions with others.
The Catholic environment which exists at St. Robert Catholic Elementary School is evident through:
Daily teaching of religion and daily prayers.
A prayer corner and crucifix in each classroom.
Monthly school liturgies/classroom liturgies.
Sacramental preparation for first reconciliation, first holy Eucharist and confirmation.
Community service projects in assistance of those in need.
Of ongoing importance at St. Robert is the provision of a safe and welcoming environment. Our code of behaviour encourages our students to practice daily interactions that demonstrate:
Respect for themselves.
Respect for others.
Peaceful resolution to conflict.
Our students are encouraged to develop a sense of self-worth and self-esteem in a setting where staff and students have respect for themselves and others. Our safe arrival program assists us in accounting for all our students. Parents assist us in making this program successful by informing us in the event of their child's absence.
Our school priorities have been articulated through assistance from our school community. Our staff is working diligently to implement our school priorities.
Mission Statement
St. Robert Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to guiding, encouraging and nurturing students to reach full potential in their spiritual, emotional and academic development. Staff and students, working with parents and parish, will create a safe and welcoming environment. We celebrate and recognize each student’s uniqueness while encouraging the development of individuals who are independent problem solvers. Our goal is to have students who practice gospel values and who love to learn in an atmosphere that is Christ centered.
St. Robert Catholic Elementary School prayer
Our heavenly Father, Today we offer you ourselves with arms to reach out and hearts to give love. St. Robert, partron of the school, fill with your Grace this day to love, to care, and to share always with one another. Amen.
School History and Tradition
In 1969 the original school St. Robert Catholic Elementary School, located at 70 Bainbridge Avenue, consisted of 10 classrooms, a library and had a total of 194 students.
As the area grew, the enrolment increased and the need for a larger school developed. In 1973, enrolment grew to 346 students. The school was divided into two schools to accommodate the increase. St. Robert School South remained at 70 Bainbridge while St. Robert School North shared facilities with another school.
In 1980 the north and south campuses of St. Robert joined together at 819 Sheppard Avenue.
In 2003, St. Robert School moved back to 70 Bainbridge Avenue, into a new building with over 24 classrooms, a double gymnasium, library and approximately 600 students. In 2009, St. Robert unveiled its peace garden, a spiritual extension of our school community and a tranquil setting for both teaching and reflecting.
The patron saint of our school is St. Robert Bellarmine, who was born in 1542 and died on September 17, 1621. St. Robert was a scholar and the first Jesuit to become a professor at Louvain. He devoted his life to the study of scripture and Catholic doctrine. The process for his canonization was begun in 1627. In 1931, Pope Pius XI declared him a doctor of the church.