Help Us Name Our New Catholic School in Pickering
Construction is underway for our brand-new Catholic elementary school at Hibiscus Drive and Burkholder Avenue in Pickering, scheduled to open in September 2027. This modern, state-of-the-art school will serve 622 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and will include a child care centre and an EarlyON Community Hub, creating a vibrant, faith-filled learning environment for the growing Seaton community.
We are now launching Phase 1 of the school naming process, and we invite families, staff, parish partners, and community partners to share their ideas.
Click here to submit a school name suggestion. The survey is open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Why Your Input Matters
Naming a school is an important step in building its identity. The name will carry deep meaning for students, families, staff, and parish members for generations to come. That’s why we’re inviting our Durham Catholic learning community to share your inspiration.
Submit your suggested school name and tell us why you believe it’s the right choice. Your input will help shape the shortlist that goes forward for final community consultation.
How the Naming Process Works
- Submit your suggested school name and tell us why you believe it’s the right choice – be sure to review the naming criteria on our website before submitting.
- The DCDSB Naming Committee will review all submissions and create a shortlist of names that reflect our Catholic faith, values, and community spirit.
- The shortlist will be shared with the Durham Catholic learning community for consultation.
- The final shortlist (three names in priority order, with rationale) will be presented to the Archbishop of Toronto and then submitted to the Board of Trustees who will select a name to be shared with the Ministry of Education.
To learn more about the naming criteria and process, or to submit a nomination, visit dcdsb.ca/seatonschoolname.
Your voice matters! Help us give this new Catholic school a name that will inspire faith, learning, and community for years to come.