St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is an outstanding learning facility, which harvests an environment of harmony and interaction amongst the teachers, staff, students and parents. St. Matthew is also a French Immersion school. Education is the key focus of all stakeholders. Through its vast focus on Catholicity, Curriculum, Home-School Communication, Safety and Community Building, the students of St. Matthew are taught the skills they require to grow into productive adults. This sets the stage for their leading a fulfilled life.

The educational experience is not limited to just the classroom. Through the many out-reach programs our children learn to incorporate their catholicity outside the school setting. We promote peer assistance initiatives (children helping children). One such example of these altruistic undertakings is the annual collection of school supplies by our student body that were shipped out to remotely located schools in Tanzania and Madagascar. Our children learned the lesson of the difference that they made in the lives and education of their peers in another part of the world. Children helping children is an idea that displays the power and results of cooperation and generosity.

Other such campaigns are our annual food and clothing drives for the Good Shepard and St. Vincent DePaul. There is a strong sense of community, friendship and caring within the St. Matthew School Community.

St. Matthew School is an inviting place for parents and children alike. Volunteers are always needed and this helps make our school a very friendly place to be. Parent Partners is a committee set up with parents such as you who may be able to find an hour or two several times a month to volunteer in helping make the school a great experience for our children.  Let's not forget volunteerism is what weaves the true colour, pride and character of our community with whom you share common interests. In one word "PARTICIPATION"!  When you participate, you feel you've taken advantage of the moment.  The same applies to school; and your children will feel a stronger bond to their school.  So plan to participate as a "St. Matthew Parent", please call the school at (905) 847-0088 and ask how.

Another good volunteer opportunity at St. Matthew School is to be involved with the Catholic School Council. Catholic School Councils are legally constituted bodies of elected and appointed representatives of the local school community established for the purposes of developing, encouraging and promoting activities which will enhance the quality of school programs and improve the levels of student achievement. Five School Council Committees were formed for this school year. If you would like more information on the school council and their committees, please call the school at (905) 847-0088.