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St. Brother André Catholic High School

Coordinates: 43°53′35″N 79°15′32″W / 43.89306°N 79.25889°W / 43.89306; -79.25889
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St Brother André Catholic High School
Address
Map
6160 16th Avenue East

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Canada
Coordinates43°53′35″N 79°15′32″W / 43.89306°N 79.25889°W / 43.89306; -79.25889
Information
School typeHigh school
MottoIn Lumine Tuo
(In Your Light)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Founded1985
School boardYork Catholic District School Board
SuperintendentJennifer Sarna
Area trusteeFrank S.D Alexander
PrincipalChristine Cosentino
Grades9-12
Enrolment1419 [1] (2020)
LanguageEnglish
AreaEastern Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville
Colour(s)     
red, blue, gold
MascotCardinal
Team nameCardinals
Websitewww.ycdsb.ca/sba/

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.

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

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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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Enrolment Information" (PDF). York Catholic District School Board. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. ^ "Fire closes Brother Andre". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. April 28, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Fire still being probed". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09.