Home > StudentsShare : StudentsAt Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools, we value each and every student and seek to provide an enriching and well-rounded education grounded in gospel values in the Catholic, Christian tradition. We are here to help you learn the skills you will need as 21st Century Learners. We expect you to come to school each day prepared to learn and to be challenged to grow and develop as faith-filled, responsible, productive and socially conscious young men and women. Student Success Stories Sisi AkhigbeSisi is the Founder and Executive Director of Impact Black Global, an organization that looks to build the bridge between Black youth and the wider Black community.Read full story Student Success Stories Muse MohammedMuse Mohammed is the top photographer for the UN Migration Agency in Switzerland where he focuses on current and ongoing humanitarian emergencies.Read full story Student Success Stories Matthew D’AndreaMatthew is a professional plumber and owner of Allure Mechanical Inc.Read full story Student Success Stories Melissa CampoliMelissa works at Google as a software engineer for the Google Assistant on Android Auto and the new Android Automotive OS.Read full story Student Success Stories Magdalena WierusMagdalena is a Senior Project Engineer and Strategic Integration Advisor at the Canadian Space Agency for the Government of Canada.Read full story Student Success Stories Bishop Ivan CamilleriBishop Ivan Camilleri was ordained into the priesthood in 2007 and was appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto by Pope Francis in November 2020.Read full story Student Success Stories Rachel OliveRachel is an Executive Director leading the Canadian advertising business for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Read full story Student Success Stories Dr. Amber MenezesDr. Amber Menezes is a General Surgeon at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.Read full story Student Success Stories Vince GarciaVince the Barber, Co-Founder and CEO of Grey Matter, has established himself as the connoisseur for some of Hollywood’s A-List celebrities.Read full story Student Success Stories Erica ScarffErica is an accomplished Paralympic kayaker.Read full story Student Success Stories Aaron PintoAaron currently works in New York City with the Government of Ontario’s International Trade and Investment Office. Read full story Student Success Stories Bart DankoBart has dedicated his professional and volunteer work to legal access issues and sustainability.Read full story Student Success Stories Sam Rose PhillipsSam Rose Phillips is a filmmaker based in British Columbia. Read full story Student Success Stories Natalie Dal'BoDr. Natalie Dal’Bo is a resident physician practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. Read full story Student Success Stories Adrian AnantawanA graduate of St. Christopher School, Adrian Anantawan has played the violin since the age of nine. Since graduating from Yale University, he has established himself as a rising star in classical music.Read full story Student Success Stories Sean CisternaSean Cisterna is a Toronto-based feature filmmaker. In 2015, he released the feature film, Full Out (starring Jennifer Beals) and is currently directing the feature film, Kiss and Cry (starring Chantal Kreviazuk).Read full story Student Success Stories Prince AmponsahPrince Amponsah is a professional actor in theatre, film and television.Read full story Student Success Stories Curtis RukavinaCurtis Rukavina is a professional scout for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills after spending the last three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts. Read full story Student Success Stories Aileen SantosAileen Santos is a Theology teacher at Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School in Malton. She is also an author and has published poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction in literary magazines and journals in Canada, the U.S. and the UK.Read full story Student Success Stories Cara E. Yar KhanCara E. Yar Khan has spent most of the past 17 years working with the United Nations - WFP & UNICEF - stationed in 10 countries worldwide. Today, she is the CEO of her own company, RISE Consulting, advocating for the world’s most marginalized and vulnerable people. Read full story Student Success Stories Jeannine PereiraJeannine is Ernst & Young (EY) Canada’s Talent Development Leader with extensive experience in diversity, inclusion and human equity.Read full story Student Success Stories Nik StauskasNik Stauskas is a 6’6” professional basketball player with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.Read full story Student Success Stories Arthur PetersArthur Peters has worked in various roles within the not-for-profit sector, including the past twelve years as Executive Director of ShareLife and Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Read full story Student Success Stories Alessia CaraAlessia Caracciolo, professionally known as Alessia Cara, is a successful R&B singer and songwriter. She is signed to EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings and is best known for the hit song, “Here”.Read full story Student Success Stories Ohenewa AkuffoOhenewa’s journey to wrestling prominence started while she was in high school. By age 17, Ohenewa made Canadian history by being the first Junior to make the Senior National Wrestling Team.Read full story Student Success Stories Renata BrumAppointed Senior Citizenship Judge in October 2013, Renata is a former member of the Social Security Tribunal on which she served immediately following her six year appointment as a Citizenship Judge in Mississauga. Read full story Student Success Stories Robby FabbriAt 19 years of age, Robby Fabbri achieved his childhood dream of playing in the National Hockey League. He was drafted 6th overall by the OHL’s Guelph Storm in 2012. Read full story Student Success Stories Dr. Kareem MorantDr. Morant made a decision while studying at the University of Western Ontario to give up basketball to pursue a career in medicine. The St. Joseph Secondary School graduate went on to study medicine at the University of Ottawa.Read full story Student Success Stories Andrew NicholsonA graduate of Father Michael Goetz Secondary School, Andrew was drafted in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.Read full story Student Success Stories Jessica LouzadoJessica Louzado graduated from St. Francis Xavier Secondary School in 2000. After completing her B.A. in Sociology at the University of Toronto, Jessica began her career with the Royal Bank of Canada.Read full story Student Success Stories Mike WiseMike Wise is a TV anchor and radio newscaster with CBC News. He can be seen weeknights on CBC News Toronto. Mike’s current position is the latest in a long and rewarding career with Canada’s public broadcaster.Read full story Student Success Stories Susan TigheProfessor Susan Tighe is a Canada Research Chair in Pavement and Infrastructure Management, Professor in Sustainable Pavement Engineering, Founding Principal and Director of the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology (CPATT).Read full story Student Success Stories Alyssah AliAlyssah Ali graduated from St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School in 2007. She was accepted into a several universities, but decided to pursue modeling full-time. Alyssa is now one of the front runners in her field.Read full story Student Success Stories Kelly ScanlonCorporal Kelly Scanlon currently serves in the Canadian Armed Forces as a full-time army reservist. At the age of 16, while attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School she joined the Canadian Army Reserves.Read full story Student Success Stories Stephanie HoldenWhile attending Holy Name of Mary Secondary School, Stephanie developed her skills in graphic design through Visual Arts, Yearbook Club and various art contests. Stephanie is currently the Creative Director at Roots Canada.Read full story Student Success Stories Marc DiabAttending high school in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic system greatly influenced Marc’s career with the Canadian Forces and shaped the man he became.Read full story Student Success Stories Melissa GreloMelissa Grelo is a very familiar face on Canadian television, as news anchor and co-host of the popular morning show CP24 BREAKFAST and co-host of THE SOCIAL.Read full story Student Success Stories Renato DiscenzaRenato Discenza graduated from St. Martin Secondary School and went on to become a professional engineer. Renato is currently President and CEO of Invest Toronto.Read full story Student Success Stories Rob GentileRob Gentile began working in kitchens at the early age of 13 and in twenty years, he has cooked in some of Canada’s most acclaimed restaurants, including North 44, Bymark and One.Read full story Student Success Stories Tina PereiraTina Pereira attended St. Teresa of Avila School in Mississauga and trained at Canada’s National Ballet School. She joined The National Ballet of Canada in 2001 and became a First Soloist in 2009.Read full story Student Success Stories Sean MonahanA graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Sean Monahan was drafted to the Ontario Hockey League in 2010.Read full story Student Success Stories Mishael MorganMishael honed her acting skills throughout her years at St. Edmund School and St. Paul Secondary School. She currently plays Hilary on ‘The Young and the Restless’.Read full story Student Success Stories Elisa LollinoWith a mission to evangelize through theatre, Elisa Lollino writes and performs her own one-woman plays that bring the scriptures to life in a unique and thought provoking way.Read full story Student Success Stories Anthony GaleIn 2010, Anthony Gale was the youngest player selected for the National Sledge Hockey Team. Following eight years with the Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled Junior and Intermediate Squads, Anthony made his 2014 Paralympic Winter Games debut.Read full story Student Success Stories David DixonDavid Dixon graduated from Phillip Pocock Catholic Secondary School and has gone on to become a world renowned fashion designer.Read full story Student Success Stories Shernold EdwardsShernold Edwards is a screenwriter and producer for the television series Haven.Read full story Student Success Stories Matthew StajanMatthew Stajan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.Read full story Student Success Stories Rachel SchoutsenRachel Schoutsen is a traffic and weather reporter on The Weather Network.Read full story Student Success Stories Matthew JonesLiving by the rhythm of words, power and sound, Matthew Jones, aka Testament, uses speech to reach deep into the recesses of the mind, illuminating in people the infinite possibilities within.Read full story Student Success Stories Sybil WaSybil Wa is an associate at Diamond Schmitt Architects, where she has contributed to a broad portfolio of civic and institutional projects.Read full story More Stories Featured Content Catholic Graduate Expectations 21/10/2021 Distinctive expectations for graduates of Catholic schools are determined and shaped by the vision and destiny of the human person emerging from our faith tradition. 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