St. Brother André Catholic High School Explained

St Brother André Catholic High School
Motto:In Lumine Tuo
Motto Translation:In Your Light
City:Markham
Province:Ontario
Postcode:L3P 3K8
Country:Canada
Coordinates:43.8931°N -79.2589°W
Schooltype:High school
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Founded:1985
Superintendent:Jennifer Sarna
Trustee:Frank S.D Alexander
Principal:Christine Cosentino
Grades:9-12
Enrolment:1419 [1]
Area:Eastern Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville
Colours:
red, blue, gold
Mascot:Cardinal
Team Name:Cardinals
Address:6160 16th Avenue East
Schoolboard:York Catholic District School Board
Grades Label:Grades
Enrolment As Of:2020
Language:English

St. Brother André Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Grades 9 to 12 are taught, with religious studies included in the curriculum. It is named after Saint André Bessette (also known as Brother André), a 20th-century Catholic religious brother in Montreal responsible for the construction of the Saint Joseph's Oratory.

Brother André is located in east-central Markham, and its feeder schools include

Fire

On April 28, 2010, a fire broke out at St. Brother André Catholic High School in the boys' washroom on the second floor.[2] One person was treated for smoke inhalation and personal anxiety. Former principal Jim Nicoletti said that there was a "minor" investigation in progress by the York Regional Police.[3]

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enrolment Information . PDF . 3 . York Catholic District School Board . 2021-12-31 .
  2. News: Fire closes Brother Andre. April 28, 2010 . Metroland Media Group . YorkRegion.com . October 29, 2019.
  3. News: Fire still being probed . https://archive.today/20130209212552/http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/812539--ba-fire-still-being-probed . dead . 2013-02-09 . Metroland Media Group . YorkRegion.com.