St. Mary's School opened its doors this year to 633 students and
60 staff members. At St. Mary's we are determined to create an environment
where all individuals feel comfortable in our school. We will greet "With
Open Arms" our students, parents, staff, parish, and community partners.
We encourage all members of our community to communicate honestly and openly
with each other. We will focus on strengthening our relationships to allow for
all individuals to feel safe and comfortable in our educational setting.
Academic Focus
The school is a learning institution for Kindergarten to Grade 6
students. Our focus is to provide quality instruction that meets the guidelines
set forth by Alberta Education and Christ the Redeemer School Division. Our
emphasis is on extending all student experiences in all learning domains. Our
academic focus will emphasize the development of strong basic skills that can
be transferred to all learning situations. Language Arts, Mathematics, and
Religion are areas of instructions that are emphasized with all students
receiving quality learning experiences in Social Studies, Physical Education,
Health, Art, French, Drama, Computers, and Music/Band. High expectations are
the norm for St. Mary's and, with support from school and home,
all students will be able to perform at a high level. The school provides a
number of special services for students requiring assistance. The school has a
full-time special education teacher who works with students who have acute
learning needs. The school also has a fully functional Early Intervention
Program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 2, as well as a Resource Program
and Basic Skills Reinforcement Program, which serves students in Grade 3 to 6.
Religious Focus
At St. Mary's School we aim to provide a high standard of academic
education within a caring and nurturing Catholic environment. We encourage all
members of our school community to express their faith in ways that are
reflective of the modeling provided by our Lord Jesus and Saint Mary. The
school staff maintains a close relationship with Father Steve Smith of St.
James and St. Michael's Parish through shared celebrations and open dialogue.
Jesus said "Let the children come to me and do not stop them,
because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
MISSION STATEMENT
"We are followers of Jesus. We teach,
we grow as a Catholic Family. By nurturing the whole child, confident,
knowledgeable Disciples of Christ emerge. "