MISSION STATEMENT

Through a celebration of our faith, all who enter our school may grow together as a Christian community. Within the community of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, the mission of the staff, students, and parents is to respect and accept the uniqueness of each individual as a follower of Jesus. All members are encouraged to realize their full potential - spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Staff and Parents shall strive to develop within each student: a sense of belonging, self-confidence and an ability to interact positively with others; as well as: a sense of pride in themselves and in their school community, an ability to problem solve, a level of respect for self and others, responsibility and the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Our ultimate goal is to provide our children with the tools to become content, productive members of the community and the world of work. The students of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School will be provided the opportunity to learn in a loving Catholic community. As a Catholic School, students are taught Catholic values and are prepared to be Jesus' followers, and to care for others. As a Catholic community we will develop our faith, and our unique special gifts and share them with the world.

CATHOLIC FOCUS

St. Teresa of Avila Separate School, located at 6675 Montevideo Road in Meadowvale, is a community located in the northwestern part of Mississauga, and officially opened on February 2, 1987. The school population reflects the diversity of its community. A large proportion of the community consists of recent immigrants who come from across the globe to find a better life for their children, our students. On May 30, 1987, the school was blessed, with Fr. Philip Nessinger of St. John of the Cross Parish, officiating. The mahogany cross on top of the building was donated by the late Art Steffler, former school trustee for the Streetsville Separate School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board. The student population grew along with the community of Meadowvale. St. Teresa of Avila School’s original building could not accommodate its growing school enrolment. As a result, an addition was built and in the Fall of 2001, St. Teresa of Avila School staff welcomed students to their newly renovated facility.