St. Helen's

About

St. Helen’s School is located at 3871 Pandora St., Burnaby, BC V5C 2A6. The school welcomes families to St. Helen’s and offers resources such as a virtual tour, school uniforms information, and a range of school programs and groups.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Burnaby)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Helen’s School includes Catholic sacramental preparation as part of its school and parish programs, including First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 299-2234

Email: wsambor@cisva.bc.ca

Principal: Waldemar Sambor

Religious Affiliation

St. Helen’s School includes Catholic sacramental preparation as part of its school and parish programs, including First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation.

Programs and Services

"Faith / Sacramental preparation" Students celebrate the sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation during their school years. These programs are integrated into school and parish programs and are supported by priests, the principal, teachers, and parents. "Computers" Computer classes are incorporated into the curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 7, with an optional extracurricular computer club. "Library" The library program aims to build a love of books and literature while teaching library and research skills to support independent learning. The site also provides library resources such as a library catalogue and learning tools. "Science" The science program emphasizes hands-on science and experimental learning goals. Students can participate in an annual Science Fair/Science Challenge hosted by the school. "Fine Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Speech Arts)" Fine arts are integrated into the curriculum, including art, music, drama, and speech arts. The school offers an Orff Music program at all levels, primary and intermediate choirs, and performance opportunities such as Christmas concerts and a spring musical. "Outdoor Education" Each September, students in Grades 4–7 attend a week of Outdoor School focused on learning about the environment and nature. "Athletics and extracurricular sports" "Physical education and recreational activities" Physical education includes experiences in games, gymnastics, and dances. The program also includes recreational activities such as swimming, skating, skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. "Lunch program" The school lists a Lunch Program as part of its school offerings. "International Students Program" The school welcomes students from around the world through an International Students Program and provides application forms and acceptance criteria online. "Study Skills" An extracurricular study skills program is offered for intermediate students, focusing on organization and study skills. "Peer Tutoring" An extracurricular peer tutoring program supports students in helping one another reach educational goals while reinforcing classroom instruction and cooperative learning.

• Cross country running
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Track and field
• Soccer

Enrollment

The school posts application and registration information as PDF forms on its website (including a registration package for new students and a kindergarten application). Families are directed to the Admission Policy and to Policies & Procedures for additional admission and tuition information; international applicants are directed to the International Students Program page for forms and criteria.