St. Edmund's

About

St. Edmund’s is located at 535 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2R7. The school describes itself as a Catholic elementary school in the heart of North Vancouver and part of the CISVA community. It emphasizes education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, partnering with home and parish to help students grow academically, morally, and spiritually. The school highlights a strong sense of community grounded in faith, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic families who support the school’s philosophy.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (North Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: St. Edmund’s is a Catholic elementary school (CISVA) with education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The school teaches from a Catholic perspective and highlights elements such as religion class, prayer services, and monthly Masses, with a focus on building a faith community in partnership with parents and parish.

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 988-7364

Email: dsilva@stedmunds.ca

Principal: Diana Silva

Religious Affiliation

St. Edmund’s is a Catholic elementary school (CISVA) with education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The school teaches from a Catholic perspective and highlights elements such as religion class, prayer services, and monthly Masses, with a focus on building a faith community in partnership with parents and parish.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts The Arts Program includes choir (Grades 3–7; Christmas Choir and Spring Choir), an after-school Art Club, and a Speech Arts club (including a Speech Arts Festival performance). Leadership The school offers a leadership program that builds responsibilities over time, including a “buddy grade” program (e.g., Kindergarten paired with Grade 4) and intermediate student roles such as school jobs and organizing school-wide events for younger students.

• Girls volleyball
• Boys & girls soccer
• Boys & girls basketball
• Boys & girls track & field
• Boys floor hockey

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes a faith-centered community and an ethical framework that supports students in learning right from wrong and developing strong character and leadership. It describes an inclusive approach in which both Catholic and non-Catholic families are part of the community, with an expectation that families support the school and parish philosophy. The school also states that all students are expected to wear a school uniform.

Enrollment

Families are directed to complete an online application form, after which the school follows up to collect documentation. If a grade is full, families may be offered placement on a waitlist. Once an application file is complete, the school arranges a family meeting and then provides a full application package; registration is secured when the completed package and tuition deposit cheques are returned.