St Catherines School

About

St. Catherine’s School is located at 20244 32 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2E1. It is a Roman Catholic independent elementary school for grades K–7 that describes its mission as providing an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in partnership with home and parish.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Catherine’s School is a Roman Catholic (Catholic) independent elementary school. The school states that students’ education is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and guided by Catholic teaching, in partnership with home and parish.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 534-6564

Email: jbrophy@stcatherines.ca

Principal: Jeff Brophy

Religious Affiliation

St. Catherine’s School is a Roman Catholic (Catholic) independent elementary school. The school states that students’ education is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and guided by Catholic teaching, in partnership with home and parish.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school states that it accepts students with diverse abilities and provides individual educational programs to meet diverse learning needs. The school also lists educational assistants as part of its staffing. Before and After School Care Before and after school care is provided through St. Joseph’s Church Preschool, which is located on the same grounds as the school. Clubs and activities The school states it offers a range of clubs and activities and encourages students to get involved in the many extra-curricular activities offered.

School Culture and Expectations

The school highlights the values of “Reverence, Respect, Responsibility.” It emphasizes excellence in education and a supportive learning environment, with a focus on students’ spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional development. The school also notes that all students are expected to respectfully participate in religion classes and services (even if they are not Catholic).

Enrollment

Families can apply by completing an application form and submitting it to the school office; the school will contact families to arrange a meeting with the principal and a tour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and (if space is available) the school schedules an admissions interview after receiving a completed application package. The school outlines a selection/priority process as a CISVA member, with priority given to currently enrolled students and practicing Catholic families connected to supporting parishes; registration packages are provided once applications are approved.