We believe that we belong to something that is bigger than just ourselves and are called to use our gifts to care for the Earth and all of God's creations. We foster our children's environmental leadership through daily practices, curriculum connections and initiatives led by our active ECO Club. St. Joseph Catholic School is proud to be a Gold certified ECOSchool for the eigth year in a row!

At ALCDSB we embrace our call to be stewards of God's Gift of Creation. In the context of student success, stewardship takes on a holistic meaning encompassing stewardship of the environment, self and those around us. With this in mind, Outdoor and Environmental Education programming within the ALCDSB seeks to engage our students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, in authentic, integrated learning experiences within the natural environment and within the school community. Engagement levels are high at our Outdoor Centres as students are physically active while exploring the interconnectedness of living things. 

Within the school community our students continue to participate in Ontario Ecoschools, a rigorous, province-wide certification program which is the vehicle for the Ministry of Education's Policy Framework for Environmental Education in Ontario Schools. The Ontario Ecoschools program places eco-action directly within the sphere of student influence leading to a sense of empowerment and meaningful participation in the local community.

For more information on Ontario Eco Schools, please visit: ecoschools.ca