St. Catherine Catholic School

Welcome

St. Catherine Catholic School (formerly known as W.F.A. Turgeon Catholic Community School) located at 1180 Branion Drive was officially opened March 23, 1969. The main facility’s structure was based on a concept called “open area” where there were no walls between the classrooms which all spilled into the central hub of the school, the library. In the early 1980’s four portable classrooms were added to accommodate large enrollments and in 1988 walls were erected closing in the classrooms.

In 2018, the school’s name was changed to St. Catherine Catholic School which was approved by the Board of Education to have the school’s name better reflect the Catholic identity of our schools. St. Catherine devoted her life to be an activist of reform for peace and serving others to alleviate suffering of the poor and sick. St. Catherine truly believed in the gift of building friendships. St. Catherine was radiantly happy and full of practical wisdom. As a Catholic educational community, St. Catherine’s attributes of serving others, seeking peace and seeking truth will support our students to develop self-confidence in the pursuit of spirituality, knowledge, truth and personal growth.

St. Catherine Catholic School will continue to honour W.F.A. Turgeon within the school through our awards system each year.

Our Patron Saint:

St. Catherine of Siena was born in 1347, one of the youngest children in a family of 25. At the age of six, she had a vision of Christ in glory, surrounded by His saints. From that time on she spent most of her life in prayer and working to help the church.

Throughout her life, she was always happy and full of practical wisdom. Many people came to see her for spiritual help. Even the Pope during her time listened to her wise words and made changes to the way things were done.

St. Catherine is known for devoted herself to prayer and working to help the poor and the sick. She took a strong stand on the issues affecting society in her day, and never hesitated “to speak truth”.

She also wrote over 400 letters. These works are so influential that St. Catherine would later be declared a Doctor of the Church. This means that her contributions were so important that others should read them to better understand our faith.

St. Catherine once said, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!” This is a special statement for us and as we start this new school year at St. Catherine Catholic School, we hope that it will inspire us to live the message of Jesus.

School Administration:

Céleste Bisson- Principal
Krysta Lambert- Vice-Principal

Principal’s Message:

St. Catherine’s School is a Pre-K to Grade 6 community that offers a nurturing environment focused on developing the whole child—spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

As Principal, I look forward to meeting and connecting with our students, families, and community in the upcoming school year. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that values the diverse backgrounds and experiences within our school community. This inclusive approach allows us all to learn from one another and grow together.

This year’s spiritual theme, Christ is Alive! Christus Vivit! Christ Listens to Us!, reminds us that Christ listens to us and walks with us. With this focus, we will continue building a loving and supportive community where every member feels valued, respected, and heard. As St. Catherine of Siena reminds us, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”.  Together, we will ignite the world through our faith, kindness, and commitment to making a positive difference in the community around us.

I look forward to welcoming you all to St. Catherine School. The 2026–2027 school year promises to be an enriching and rewarding experience, and I am excited to see how we will learn and grow together as a school family.

God Bless,

Céleste Bisson
Principal