At St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School, we believe education is a shared journey of faith, discovery, and possibility. Serving students in Grades 7–12, we strive to build a community where every person is welcomed, every learner is challenged, and every student is recognized as a beloved child of God with gifts to share.
Guided by our motto, Joy in Service, and inspired by the example of St. Katharine Drexel, we put faith into action through compassion, generosity, and a commitment to equity and human dignity. We encourage our students to recognize that their learning has a purpose beyond personal achievement: to serve others, strengthen their communities, and contribute to a more just and caring world.
Growth requires courage. At SKD, we want students to ask questions, express their ideas, explore new horizons, and take meaningful risks in their learning. Mistakes and setbacks are opportunities for reflection and growth. Rooted in the teachings of Christ, we practise forgiveness alongside accountability, helping students take responsibility, repair relationships, and move forward with renewed purpose. We call one another to become our best selves, supported by grace, high expectations, and the knowledge that we belong.
Our commitment to excellence honours the potential God has placed within each learner. Through a strong academic foundation, including Advanced Placement and French Immersion programs, we encourage intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and preparation for future pathways. Across academics, the arts, athletics, and co-curricular activities, students have opportunities to discover their strengths, develop their talents, and pursue ambitious goals.
Spiritual and social growth are equally important. Through prayer, faith development, community service, and everyday acts of kindness, students learn to lead with integrity and compassion. In partnership with families, parish, and community, our staff work to cultivate healthy relationships and an inclusive, accessible learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to participate fully.
As we continue to shape the SKD community, we do so with hope and a shared sense of responsibility. Together, we can build a school where excellence has purpose, belonging is experienced, and faith is expressed through action. May our learning deepen our understanding, our service bring joy, and our choices reflect the love of Christ.
Together WE Can!
C. Garel, Principal
A. Pacitti, Vice-Principal
G. Saggese, Vice-Principal
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School
Learner Profile
At St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School, we are a community of students, educators, and support staff united by faith and a shared commitment to learning, service, and personal growth. Guided by Gospel values and our motto, Joy in Service, we strive to be:
- Christ-centred, reflecting the teachings and love of Jesus in our actions.
- Principled, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect for human dignity.
- Inquirers, asking questions and approaching learning with curiosity.
- Knowledgeable, developing understanding across subjects and connecting learning to life.
- Thinkers, using critical and creative thinking to address challenges.
- Communicators, expressing ourselves clearly and listening with respect.
- Open-minded, welcoming diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.
- Caring, showing empathy and compassion through meaningful service.
- Courageous, taking thoughtful risks and embracing opportunities to grow.
- Balanced, nurturing spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social well-being.
- Reflective, learning from our experiences and identifying our next steps.
- Globally minded, recognizing our connections and responsibilities to others and to God’s creation.
- Accountable, accepting responsibility for our choices and contributing positively to our community.
Advanced Placement and French Immersion
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School offers Advanced Placement (AP) and French Immersion (FI) programs as part of our commitment to academic excellence and meaningful opportunities for student growth.
Our AP program encourages rigorous study, critical thinking, and deeper engagement with learning, supporting students as they prepare for post-secondary education.
Our French Immersion program develops French-language proficiency, communication skills, and intercultural understanding, preparing students to participate confidently in an interconnected world.
Rooted in Catholic education, these programs encourage students to develop their God-given talents, pursue their aspirations, and use their knowledge and skills in service to others.