Star of the Sea

About

Star of the Sea School is located at 15024 24 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 2H8. The school describes itself as a Catholic independent elementary school serving South Surrey and White Rock, offering “education you can have faith in.”

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Surrey)

Education language: The school offers the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and lists French as an additional academic offering. The sources provided do not describe an immersion/bilingual program or English language learner (ELL) supports.

Religious affiliation: Star of the Sea School identifies as a Catholic independent elementary school and describes its programs as Christ-centered, with Christian Education and faith formation opportunities (e.g., school Mass, liturgical celebrations, sacramental preparation).

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 531-6316

Email: jborkowski@sosschool.ca

Principal: Jason Borkowski

Education Languages

The school offers the BC Ministry of Education curriculum and lists French as an additional academic offering. The sources provided do not describe an immersion/bilingual program or English language learner (ELL) supports.

Religious Affiliation

Star of the Sea School identifies as a Catholic independent elementary school and describes its programs as Christ-centered, with Christian Education and faith formation opportunities (e.g., school Mass, liturgical celebrations, sacramental preparation).

Programs and Services

Music / Band The school offers Music for Kindergarten to Grade 5 and Band for Grades 6–7. Students can also participate in Choir and a School Musical. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school lists Learning Support as an additional academic offering, and it also references Effective Behaviour Support (EBS). The school has shared communications about prioritizing student mental health and notes that students may require additional support, encouraging families to reach out when needed.

• Cross-Country
• Volleyball (girls)
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Track & Field

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes educating the “whole child” (spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional needs) in a Christ-centered environment. Its athletics program highlights fair-play and inclusion, and the school communicates a focus on student mental health and well-being, especially during difficult community events.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school asks families to follow specific safety procedures for morning drop-off due to high traffic volume in a short window. The right lane is designated for drop-off (pull forward and have students exit quickly), while the left lane is for parking in designated “back-in only” spaces or driving through (no merging back into the drop-off lane after passing the entrance). The school also encourages arriving earlier within the recommended arrival window and having students prepared for a swift exit to reduce congestion and safety risks.

Enrollment

The website includes a “Register” option and invites families to “Join the Star of the Sea family.” The sources also reference re-registration paperwork packages that must be fully completed with supporting documents.