Sacred Heart Catholic School

About

Sacred Heart Catholic School is located at 455 Pigeon Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4R5. The school serves Kindergarten to Grade 7 and describes itself as a Catholic school community supported by an active parent community and local school committee. The school communicates events and updates through its website, school emails, and a “Sacred Heart Catholic School Families” Facebook page.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Sacred Heart is a Catholic school. The website references “practicing Catholic parents,” a Religion Teacher, and communications framed in Christian faith (e.g., “Yours in Christ” and scripture).

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 398-7770

Email: principal@sacredheartwl.com

Principal: Amanda Gilmore

Religious Affiliation

Sacred Heart is a Catholic school. The website references “practicing Catholic parents,” a Religion Teacher, and communications framed in Christian faith (e.g., “Yours in Christ” and scripture).

Programs and Services

Parent Support Group / community fundraising The Parent Support Group (PSG) supports the school through volunteering and fundraising, and has historically funded extracurricular experiences such as swimming, skating, art lessons, in-school performances, student gifts, and field trip transportation. PSG fundraising has also supported capital purchases including musical instruments, sports equipment, and playground equipment. Student support / learning services The school lists a Learning Resource Teacher, Learning Assistance Support, Education Assistants, and access to a Diocesan Psychologist. Child care The school lists After School Care staffed by named personnel. The school also notes that it enrolls students in a PreSchool and Daycare. Religion The school lists a dedicated Religion Teacher.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes parent involvement and volunteering through its Parent Support Group, welcoming all parents to collaborate to make the school “a wonderful place to work and play.” The site also indicates the school is seeking practicing Catholic parents for its Local School Committee, reflecting a faith-based community expectation. A “School Dress Code” is posted on the website (details not provided in the sources).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Bus transportation is provided through School District No. 27 buses, with Sacred Heart Catholic School paying an annual per-student cost to the district. Families must call the SD27 bus garage to arrange bussing, then promptly inform the school of the bus number, driver name, and arrival/departure times so the school can ensure safe adult supervision to and from the bus stop (after-school departure noted as from Marie Sharpe Elementary School). For volunteer drivers (e.g., field trips), the school requires a Volunteer Driver Form, Criminal Records Check, and documentation including licence/insurance and a driver’s abstract, and outlines child passenger safety expectations.

Enrollment

The school serves approximately 90 students in Kindergarten to Grade 7, and also offers PreSchool and Daycare. The school indicates that new families may download an application package for registration from the website; new applications are reviewed by the Principal, followed by an intake interview with the Principal, Father Paul, and the family. Acceptance is based on space, class composition, and compatibility.