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.
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6160 16th Avenue East , , Canada | |
Coordinates | 43°53′35″N 79°15′32″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
On 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
- 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
- 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
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