French Immersion
We will provide a challenging French Immersion programme as a path
leading to the children becoming bilingual. This program will conform to
Ministry of Education guidelines for the province of British Columbia.
We will develop French language patterns with listening and oral
presentations. Reading and writing skills will follow. We wish to
develop competence in French language according to the ability of the
pupils at their respective grade levels. Through discovery of
Francophone culture we will awaken the child to a lasting appreciation
of French. As per the Ministry of Education guidelines for each grade
level, French is offered as the language of instruction for
approximately the following percentages of the school day: Percentage
Instruction in French by Grade
|
Percentage Instruction in
French by Grade |
| Kindergarten |
100% |
| Grade 1 |
100% |
| Grade 2 |
100% |
| Grade 3 |
80% |
| Grade 4 |
80% |
| Grade 5 |
80% |
| Grade 6 |
80% |
| Grade 7 |
80% |
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English Program
The English program is the mainstream program followed by most
schools in the province of British Columbia. All texts and support
materials used are those recommended and authorized by the Ministry of
Education. Learning outcomes and goals are consistent with the Ministry
guidelines called Integrated Resource Packages. Instruction in French as
a second language begins in Grade 3 English.
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The Religion Program
The purpose of the religion program, taught by staff and pastor, is
to give students a closer, more intimate relationship with God and to
prepare children for the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation.
Each class spends at least thirty minutes a day on the formal program.
All students (Catholic and Non Catholic) are required to participate.
The academic program will be infused with a Christian outlook and
Christian values. A positive attitude is established where faith grows
and allows us to accept the responsibilities of our baptism:
- Concern for each other (LOVE)
- Helpfulness and sharing (CHARITY)
- Respect and support (PRAYERFULNESS & COMMUNITY BUILDING)
The signs of Catholicity will be indicated by participation of the
school community in:
- Staff and Education Committee retreats
- Participation in special Sunday masses in the parish
- Liturgical celebration such as:
- Ash Wednesday
- Way of the Cross
- School Feast Day
- Bi-Weekly School Masses - where songs, readings and
intentions are prepared and presented by the school
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Homework
The purpose of homework is to develop good study habits, to enhance
and reinforce skills and concepts. Unfinished classroom work may also be
considered homework. It should be noted, however, that some children
take longer to complete assignments. The following times then should be
regarded as a guide or an average.
|
Average Homework |
| Kindergarten |
20 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 1 |
20 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 2 |
20-30 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 3 |
20-30 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 4 |
30-40 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 5 |
40-45 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 6 |
45-50 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
| Grade 7 |
50-60 minutes |
Monday to Thursday |
Homework should not be assigned on the following occasions:
- Weekends
- Professional days
- School holidays
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Computers In School
A computer lab in the school is equipped with 15 Windows based student computers, a server, a teacher computer and three printers. All classes, K-7 are scheduled for computer instruction each week. Our school library is completely computerized. Library cards for all students are filed in class folders and all borrowed books are recorded in the library computer.
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