Student Activities

Academics

St. Mary’s academics are based on the BC curriculum and supplemented with Catholic religious education. The school offers a specialized French program starting in January of the Kindergarten year. The school also offers a special education program.  Students meeting the established criteria in intermediate at St. Mary’s are recognized for either academic excellence or honours three times a year. Our council also offers graduating students numerous scholarships upon graduation in grade 12.

Band

The school boasts an extensive band program starting in grade four with recorders. The grade five and six classes each become a complete band with all students playing an instrument of their choice for these two years. Each class puts on various concerts throughout the year. A specialized music teacher leads this impressive program.

Athletics

St. Mary’s offers intramural programs at lunch for both primary and intermediate grades on selected days throughout the year. St. Mary’s has a long and proud history of excellence in sports teams. Our teams compete in the public school system leagues in each school sport. St. Mary’s has a full-sized gymnasium with quality sports equipment. Our huge outdoor field boasts many advantages including a soccer field, a sliding hill, basketball areas, swings, and separate primary and intermediate playgrounds.