Our Lady of the Assumption

About

Our Lady of the Assumption School is located at 2255 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6G8. Established in 1982, it is a co-ed elementary school serving Kindergarten to Grade 7 families in the Tri-Cities and neighbouring areas. The school describes itself as offering a variety of opportunities, including athletic and fine arts programs, and operates under the authority of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Coquitlam)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Our Lady of the Assumption School is a Catholic school under the authority of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, with leadership including the Parish Priest and Assistant Pastor.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 942-5522

Email: rheffernan@cisva.bc.ca

Principal: Rosaleen Heffernan

Religious Affiliation

Our Lady of the Assumption School is a Catholic school under the authority of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, with leadership including the Parish Priest and Assistant Pastor.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Student accessibility / inclusion supports The school highlights a commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities and for the benefit of the whole school community. It references an Accessibility Plan (Three-Year Accessibility Plan for 2023–26) and provides ways for community members to give feedback or report accessibility barriers/accomplishments through forms and surveys. Health and safety (communicable disease prevention) The school notes that administration and the Joint Health and Safety Committee monitor communicable disease-related information (including guidance from medical health officers) and directs families to its Communicable Disease Prevention Plan (revised September 2024). Family involvement / parent participation The school uses the onVolunteers web-based system for its Parent Participation program, allowing parents to view and track participation hours online.

• Cross Country (Grades 2–7)
• Volleyball (Grade 5 Girls; Grade 6 Girls; Grade 7 Girls)
• Soccer (Grade 4/5 Boys and Girls; Grade 6/7 Boys and Girls)
• Basketball (Grades 5–7 Boys and Girls)
• Track and Field (Grades 3–7)

School Culture and Expectations

The athletics program emphasizes a “Fair Play” philosophy, encouraging participation for students of varying talents and abilities. The school states that players who come prepared, show sportsmanship, and respect coaches and other players are guaranteed playing time under this philosophy. The school also communicates a commitment to accessibility and to identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to full participation for people with disabilities.