Annunciation School

About

Annunciation School is located at 627 5th Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1V1. The school says it meets all BC Ministry of Education requirements for curriculum and teacher certification and provides a solid academic program in all core subject areas. It emphasizes high standards for student work and conduct, with daily homework and a strong focus on reading practice and math skills. Annunciation School also highlights a Catholic identity in partnership with Annunciation School and Parish, including prayer, religious instruction, liturgies, and monthly Mass as a whole school.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Prince Rupert)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: Annunciation School describes itself as a Catholic school that works in partnership with the parish to promote and convey Catholic traditions. Students participate in daily prayer, formal religious instruction and liturgies, and the school community celebrates Mass once a month.

Grades: K-8

Phone: 250 624-5873

Email: rciccone@cispg.ca

Principal: Natalie Nundal

Religious Affiliation

Annunciation School describes itself as a Catholic school that works in partnership with the parish to promote and convey Catholic traditions. Students participate in daily prayer, formal religious instruction and liturgies, and the school community celebrates Mass once a month.

Programs and Services

Music / Choir / Performing arts Students can participate in weekly choir and a range of music and drama opportunities. The school offers recorders (Grades 4–5), guitar (Grade 6), and Garage Band (Grades 7–8), along with a school musical production and an annual Christmas concert. Public speaking is also highlighted. Visual Arts Students explore visual arts such as painting, drawing, clay models, crafts, and computer illustrations. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The staff list includes a Learning Resource Teacher and multiple Education Assistants, indicating learning support services are available. Physical Education A Physical Education specialist provides programs for all grade levels with an emphasis on skill progression and teamwork. Clubs / leadership The school lists a Leadership Group, “Little Knitters” Club, and a Coding Club. Community outreach / service learning Students participate in community events and outreach such as Salmonid Enhancement, Food Bank donations, a Christmas Festival of Lights Choir, fundraisers for the local Wildlife Shelter, and visits to Acropolis Manor.

• Intramural lunchtime sports
• Team sports

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes high standards for quality of work and overall conduct, and assigns daily homework with a strong emphasis on reading and math skills. It also describes parent support as integral, noting many opportunities for families to be involved through field trips, fundraising, reading with children, and co-coaching team sports. Community outreach is highlighted as a way students develop citizenship skills.

Enrollment

The school provides an Admissions page with an application form (APPLICATION FORM.2025).