The Catholic learning community of St. Thomas Aquinas strives to proclaim and practice the virtues of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE in order to develop the discipleships of all, in the name of Jesus Christ.

WE BELIEVE THAT ...

• we learn and work most effectively in an environment which is safe and supportive;
• we must recognize and encourage contributions and achievements of individuals and groups;
• we must develop and harmonious partnership among students, staff, trustees, parents, clergy and local community;
• we must promote understanding, acceptance, fairness and tolerance of the diversity among us;
• we must demonstrate leadership in equity and equality of opportunity in our policies and programmes;
• we must develop a life-long love of learning by providing the opportunities for achievement of our potential so that we become active/interactive learners who are self-motivated, self-directed problem solvers and contributing and responsible participants in a changing Canadian society;
• we must be committed to success and service and willing to accept responsibilities and accountability for our actions;
• we must reflect the “common good” in our policies, practices, and programmes;
• we must be characterized by our open and trusting relationships and by effective communication;
• we must show respective for our environment
• we must recognize humour as an integral part of the learning experience;
• we will become a more effective and productive community by working together;

WE ARE DEDICATED TO ...

·        celebrating the gifts of faith, hope and love in worship and witness;

·        recruiting and developing staff who are qualified, capable and dedicated to Catholic education;

·        proving quality educational programmes designed to meet the needs of society within the resources available;

·        supporting and promoting innovation in all areas of instruction and administration;

·        demonstrating accountability in student achievement;

·        promoting effective relationships between the school and the local community;

·        providing a safe learning and working environment;

·        acknowledging excellence in both curricular and co-curricular programmes;

·        establishing equity;

·        providing opportunities for growth;

·        improving communication between the school and the home;

·        building a Catholic learning community at St. Thomas Aquinas S.S.