St. Raphael Catholic School was built in 1962 and opened in September of that year with a total enrolment of 347 students coming from St. Philip Neri and St. Charles Catholic Schools. The first principal was Mr. William Crosan. In the fall of 1966 the construction of the first addition was begun, with its completion in February of 1967. On March 5, 1967 the school was officially blessed by Very Rev. P.H. Johnson, the then vice-chairman of the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board). In recent years, due to the increase in student population, there are 8 portables sitting on our property. In addition, landscaping was done at the front of the school, new trees planted and a teaching circle was added. The kindergarten yard was expanded and enclosed. The retaining wall on Ianhall was rebuilt, a higher fence and wider stairs for easy access were also included. Garbage and recycling bins were installed in the school yard as well as some seating rocks. This fresh new look outdoors has been uplifting to our school community.
