St. Brother André Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Grades 9 to 12 are taught, with religious studies included in the curriculum. It is named after Saint André Bessette (also known as Brother André), a 20th-century Catholic religious brother in Montreal responsible for the construction of the Saint Joseph's Oratory.
| St Brother André Catholic High School | |
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6160 16th Avenue East , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°53′35″N 79°15′32″W / 43.89306°N 79.25889°W |
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| School type | High school |
| Motto | In Lumine Tuo (In Your Light) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 1985 |
| School board | York Catholic District School Board |
| Superintendent | Jennifer Sarna |
| Area trustee | Frank S.D Alexander |
| Principal | Christine Cosentino |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrolment | 1419 [1] (2020) |
| Language | English |
| Area | Eastern Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville |
| Colour(s) | red, blue, gold |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Team name | Cardinals |
| Website | www |
Brother André is located in east-central Markham, and its feeder schools include
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
- St. Edward CES
- St. Joseph CES (Markham)
- St. Julia Billiart CES
- St. Justin Martyr (Markham)
- St. Patrick CES (Markham)
- St. Mark CES (Stouffville)
- St. Brigid CES (Stouffville)
- St. Brendan CES (Stouffville)
Fire
editOn April 28, 2010, a fire broke out at St. Brother André Catholic High School in the boys' washroom on the second floor.[2] One person was treated for smoke inhalation and personal anxiety. Former principal Jim Nicoletti said that there was a "minor" investigation in progress by the York Regional Police.[3]
Notable alumni
edit- Steven Stamkos, professional ice hockey centre and team captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL)
- Michael Del Zotto, professional ice hockey defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL)
- Mena Massoud, actor who played Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin.
- Andrew Lue, former professional football player for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL)
Gallery
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St. Joseph's Chapel, the school chapel of St. Brother Andre CHS in 2019, prior to the 2021 redecoration -
St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2021 redecoration -
St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2023 redecoration.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Enrolment Information" (PDF). York Catholic District School Board. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
- ^ "Fire closes Brother Andre". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. April 28, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Fire still being probed". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09.