CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF CARING

At Olivet School, we focus on creating a warm, caring environment for our students through small class sizes and integrating Christian values and character development into all that we do.

Our teachers build a solid character education by cultivating each student’s gifts and talents, encouraging them to work to the best of their potential, and inspiring them to be caring, honest, and considerate individuals.

Founded in 1893, Olivet School is a private, not-for-profit elementary school located in central Etobicoke, in Toronto’s west end. Our rich history has provided young minds with the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually, while preparing them for future success.

If you seek personalized attention, a safe and supportive learning environment, and the development of a strong character as priorities for your child’s education, then Olivet School is the answer. Book a tour today to learn more about our unique caring approach to education.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Rev. James P. Cooper

The Rev. James P. Cooper has recently returned as Acting Pastor of the Olivet New Church and Olivet School, filling in until Rev. Todd Beiswenger arrives in January 2025.

He is currently the EVP of the General Church in Canada, and Bishop’s Representative to Canada, positions which he will continue to hold during this temporary assignment. He has served as a senior school administrator and/or pastor in the Bryn Athyn and Pittsburgh societies in Pennsylvania, as well as in Durban, South Africa; and in the Washington New Church in Mitchellville, Maryland. Before retiring from full-time pastoral work, he was pastor of the Olivet Society from 2005 to 2015. He and his wife are long-time residents of Etobicoke.

Notwithstanding the remote digital learning, the output and quality of teaching materials and instruction remains impressively and remarkably intact from the Olivet teaching staff! We are incredibly grateful to you, and all of the Olivet staff, for the steadfast guidance in the Lord’s word and enrichment of the children’s spiritual teachings and intellectual development. In our family’s humble opinion, the ups and downs of using technology for our children’s schooling are but a small price for being the beneficiaries of Olivet’s storied legacy of spiritual and intellectual education. Mrs. Wilson, you, and the rest of Olivet teachers are unstoppable!

—Parent of Students in Grades 2 & 5