Good Shepherd Catholic School Celebrates 25 Years of Catholic Education

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On May 23, 2025, students, families, staff, government officials, and community members came together at Good Shepherd Catholic School to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. Good Shepherd Catholic School opened in October 1999 and was originally built to relieve Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Port Perry. In September 2016, Good Shepherd officially became the new home school for all Catholic students in Scugog.

Good Shepherd Catholic School is named after Jesus, who often referred to himself as the “Good Shepherd”. Shepherds guide, protect, and carefully watch over their flock. Jesus used the shepherd as a symbol for Himself, and the sheep as a symbol for His people.

Over the past 25 years, generations of students, family and staff have contributed to the development of the Good Shepherd Catholic School community. We want to extend a special thank you to the organizing committee for their efforts in commemorating the history and ongoing presence of this vibrant Catholic learning community in Port Perry, including Principal, Ms. Alexander, school staff, parents, Trustees, and community members, who put so much time and effort into planning the celebration. Special thanks also to Father Silva from Immaculate Conception Parish for presiding over the celebratory Mass and for his continued partnership and guidance.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the generations of students, family and staff who have contributed to the development of the Good Shepherd Catholic School community over these past 25 years. Collectively you have not only shared a place of learning and faith formation but have also played a role in the history of the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Township of Scugog.

Here’s to the next 25 years of growth, learning, and community!