Our Lady of Sorrows

About

Our Lady of Sorrows School is located at 575 Slocan St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3X5. The school is part of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and describes its mission as building a Catholic community of faith and holiness in partnership with families and the parish, including evangelization, catechesis, and service.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: The school offers French instruction through a French Teacher (suggesting French is taught as a subject). The sources do not describe the main language of instruction for the core curriculum, nor do they mention an immersion/bilingual program or English Language Learning (ELL) supports.

Religious affiliation: Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic school connected to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and follows CISVA policies. The school emphasizes Catholic education through faith formation, evangelization, catechesis, and service, guided by Gospel values.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 253-2434

Email: office@myolosschool.com

Principal: Pasquale Balletta

Education Languages

The school offers French instruction through a French Teacher (suggesting French is taught as a subject). The sources do not describe the main language of instruction for the core curriculum, nor do they mention an immersion/bilingual program or English Language Learning (ELL) supports.

Religious Affiliation

Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic school connected to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and follows CISVA policies. The school emphasizes Catholic education through faith formation, evangelization, catechesis, and service, guided by Gospel values.

Programs and Services

"Music / Band" (The school offers music-related opportunities including Choir, Music, and Band.) "Athletics and extracurricular sports" (The school has a Physical Education & Athletics program with an Athletic Director and highlights character-building values developed through sport.) "Student support / special education" (The school lists a Learning Resource Center and Learning Resource Teachers, and includes Special Education Assistants on staff.)

School Culture and Expectations

The school frames its culture around Catholic education, aiming to build communities of faith and holiness in partnership with families and the parish. It emphasizes Gospel values and highlights virtues connected to sport such as perseverance, honesty, friendship, and collaboration.

Enrollment

The school directs families to submit a K–7 Registration Inquiry (and a Preschool Registration Inquiry) and states that admissions follow the CISVA Admission Policy, including definitions related to practicing Catholics and parish involvement. Registration packages for a new school year may be distributed at the school’s mandatory Annual General Meeting (as noted in a weekly newsletter).