Christ The Teacher Catholic Schools

St. Mary’s School provides programming for students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8.  In addition to offering the same high quality instruction and curriculum as other schools, St. Mary’s Community School also provides a number of additional supports to enhance student learning.

Community schools focus on four main areas: the Learning Program (instruction), Community Development, Parent and Community Involvement, and Supporting Integrated Services.  Community school programs, such as Nutrition and After School programs, assist the school with accomplishing school goals and meeting the needs in the community.   The Community School Coordinator oversees the planning and implementation of community school initiatives.

Nutrition Program

Community Schools provide nutrition programming and food experiences linked to the curriculum in an effort to meet the needs of the whole child and to optimize the learning environment.  St. Mary’s Community School Kitchen offers:

• Breakfast for Learning (8:30 - 8:55 a.m.)

• Nutritious Snack K-3 (Morning)

• Hot Lunch (Nominal Fee)

Parents must complete a request form if they require this service.

After School Program

St. Mary’s School operates After School Programs on Monday to Friday from 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.   Programming includes: recreational activities, cultural activities, crafts, homework help, cooking, etc.

St. Mary’s After School Program enrolls students who will attend on a regular basis.  Families are asked to contribute a small fee to assist with the costs of the program.  Information is available from the Community School Coordinator.

Vision

St. Mary’s School:
♦ Reaches out to all who come to us.
♦ Offers the promise of education.
♦ Lives the example of Christ.

Mission

To provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn, to work, to live fully, and to serve God in one another.

Foundational Values

♦ Faith
We cherish our Catholic tradition.
We live our faith in word and action.
Your word is a lamp for my steps and a light for my path. (Psalm 119:105)
♦ Hope
We create learning opportunities for every child.
We share the responsibility for the well-being of our children with family and community; it takes a village to raise a child.
I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. (John 10:10)
♦ Love
We value all people - created in the image and likeness of God.
We celebrate the opportunity to love and serve others.
You are my child, the Beloved. (Mark 1:11)

Our Patron, St. Mary, the Mother of God.

The honour paid to Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God, goes back to the earliest days of the Church. Indeed, it goes back further, for even before the birth of her Son, Mary prophesied, "From this time forth, all generations shall call me blessed".

Catholics throughout the world praise and honour Mary, our blessed Mother, through prayer and service.

The month of May is both named for and dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, while October is dedicated to the Rosary. Mary’s birthday is celebrated on September 8. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on December 8, while the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is observed on August 15.

Mary’s statue stands at the entrance of our school to welcome all who enter and to protect all who leave.

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.