Welcome to Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School and a special welcome to those who are visiting our website for the first time. Cardinal Ambrozic is a "Culturally Proficient Catholic Professional Learning Community" committed to providing all our students with positive spiritual, academic and social experiences. We are blessed to be part of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Brampton North East Family of Schools, St. Patrick's and St. Marguerite d’Youville Parishes and the dynamic City of Brampton. Cardinal Ambrozic opened its doors September 8, 2009 and is home to just under 1000 diverse, full time grade 9-11 students and arguably the most innovative teaching faculty and support staff in the province. We are located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Cardinal Ambrozic is home to three programs: a traditional Academic/Applied/Locally Developed program, an Autism Spectrum Disorder program and a Planning for Independence Special Needs program. We have a new, dynamic and technologically focused facility which will eventually be home to just over 1300 students. It is our goal within three years to obtain provincial scores that consistently rate among the top in the province. We refer to our commitment to student success as the "River Hawks Soaring to Success". This initiative is supported by providing our students with a Pyramid of Interventions that foster the dreams and inspirations of all students. Our unique timetable also cultivates and allows for student achievement through the use of targeted interventions. At Cardinal Ambrozic we offer a diverse co-curricular program. We believe opportunities for student engagement lead to improved student achievement levels. Therefore, we encourage our students to get involved in serious outreach experiences as well as the extracurricular and pastoral life of the school. Cardinal Ambrozic also encourages and provides opportunities for domestic and international travel experiences to promote global citizenship and stewardship. We strongly believe when students become connected to the school and community they become intrinsically motivated to be successful in school. Cardinal Ambrozic encourages all of our parents to be involved in their children’s education in some way. We have a strong Parent Council under the leadership of Chair Anna Aidoo, local pastors Rev.Papais and Rev.Day, trustee Mr. Scott McLauchlan and our Superintendent Alex Tucciarone are also sources of essential support and direction. We believe as a Cardinal Ambrozic community, it is a privilege that parents have entrusted us to educate their children in a Catholic School culture. Please enjoy our website and see all the great things that are happening in honour of Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic. May the Lord bless you and your family. -Mr. T. Lariviere Principal