For 65 years, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School has been a cornerstone of faith, community, and academic excellence in Aurora, Ontario. Join us in celebrating our rich history and vibrant future.
Founded in 1961 on Glass Drive, St. Joseph Aurora has fostered a safe, inclusive, and collaborative Catholic learning environment for generations of families. In partnership with Our Lady of Grace Parish, we guide students to grow academically and spiritually.
From our early days serving a small local parish community to our modern French Immersion programs, the Jaguar spirit of faith, leadership, and learning continues to shine bright.
A quick look at our legacy of growth in the Aurora community.
Witness the journey of our school campus from its founding decade to today.
Then · 1960s
The original Glass Drive building facade during the founding years of St. Joseph.
Now · Modern Campus
Our beautiful main entrance welcoming French Immersion and elementary students today.
Stroll the corridors — each door represents a decade with memorabilia, photos, and a host, in rooms 141, 143, 148, 154, 156 and 163.
A family-friendly, high-energy magic show in the Gym, packed with wonder and laughter for children and parents alike.
Classic hits and birthday tunes spinning in the Gym throughout the entire evening.
Capture your memories in the Foyer — prints feature a custom 65th Birthday logo template to take home.
Pre-order pizza, then enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, birthday cake, and gelato fresh from the Cocoa 40 cart in the Library.
Help create a lasting piece of St. Joseph history in our community collaborative art activity inside the School Chapel.
Doors Open on Glass Drive
Relive the founding years of St. Joseph (1961) with historical class photos, early memorabilia, and records of the very first Jaguar classrooms.
A Decade of Growth
Explore the physical expansion of our school and neighbourhood, early parish integrations, and class photos showing SJA student life in the 1970s.
Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Highlighting SJA's 25th anniversary (1986), building additions, the new library opening, and sports memorabilia from the 80s.
Modernizing the Jaguar Spirit
Diving into the 90s with curriculum developments, computing introductions, drama productions, and class photo galleries.
A New Millennium
Celebrating the turn of the century, the introduction of French Immersion programs, eco-school projects, and regional athletic successes.
Golden Jubilee & Beyond
Relive the massive 50th Anniversary (2011) celebrations, the time capsule burial, and our modern digital and outdoor classroom developments.
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School officially opens on Glass Drive, beginning a long tradition of faith-based academic excellence in Aurora.
Our dedicated educators pose outside the school as SJA builds a strong reputation for academic success and deep family values.
SJA celebrates 25 years with major building upgrades, new classrooms, an expanded library, and a community reunion.
A milestone celebration marking 50 years of Catholic education — archives compiled, class photos gathered, and a time capsule buried.
Celebrating 65 years! We host our grand Birthday Bash on October 22nd, launch our SJA 65 Spirit Wear collection, and invite the whole community to share their wishes.
Show your school pride with our exclusive, limited-edition 65th Birthday spirit wear collection. Available in classic navy blue and warm gold.