School History

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Our school is a school of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese, belonging to St. Mary’s Parish.

The Parish began construction of our first school building in 1931.  The first students were accepted the following September.  The parish began construction of our present building (on top of our hall) in 1979.  The building was blessed by Archbishop Carney on June 22, 1980.

For seventy-eight years, St. Mary’s has provided education for her Catholic families.  This education begun so long ago, continues to grow and develop today.  We can truly say, that thanks to the hard work of our teachers, parents, students, parishioners and priests, St. Mary’s School has established itself as one of the best schools in the Archdiocesan system, achieving excellence in all areas of education.

At this time, there are 226 students, with 22 teachers and educational assistants who work well and hard together under the highly talented leadership of our Principal, Ms. Brenda Krivuzoff.  The fact that our school enjoys such a fine harmony and friendly atmosphere is due, in large measure, to our principal and staff.

Our school is operated locally by our Parish Education Committee according to the Policies of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese.  This committee also sets local policy on school matters.

The parish and its Education Committee would like to thank all involved with our school, and among that “all” our parents and parishioners must be accorded a special place of appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and loyalty to the school, shown in so may areas, and not least in the area of participation.  Our school is here because of our parish, and our parish because of our faith, and the Church that enables us to grow in faith.

The purpose of the school is that purpose of the Church.  This purpose is to communicate in theory and practice the teachings of our faith as given us from Our Lord Jesus Christ through the Church.  This means following a way of life based on the psychological and religious values of that teaching.  This is a high purpose, demanding commitment and sacrifice.  St. Mary’s has done well in making that purpose a reality in our community for years.  Our school continues to offer all who enter it the means and possibility of growing and developing in that way of life.

Thank you for your support of the past.  Because of that support, we have done great things in the past.  With that continued support, we can do greater things in the future.

 

With every kind wish to you and yours,

 

Mrs. Michelle Joanis-Eisner

Chairperson St. Mary’s Parish Education Committee

 

Fr. Pierre Leblond, OP

Pastor